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Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1598463 1 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 1 null Al Riffa b c Wootton Bassett Love On My Mind Galileo 6 0 118 i Dylan Browne McMonagle null J P O'Brien Winner of three G1s; won this last year; ridden to stay 2m4f and probably did without landing a blow when fourth beaten 11l in Gold Cup (Group 1) at Ascot latest; trainer in form; effective 12f+, acts on any; consistent stayer at top level but limitations exposed this spring. 125 null null null 2 8 212.12 null
1598463 2 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 3 null Dallas Star b g Cloth Of Stars Agathe Rare Sadler's Wells 5 62.14 100 i Rossa Ryan null Robson Aguiar Didn't stay well beaten in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Ascot latest; suited by 14f, barely gets 2m, acts on heavy and good; Listed/Group 3 quality middle-distance/stayer, drop in trip a plus. 108 null null null 4 0 0.0 null
1598463 3 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 7 null Green Impact b c Wootton Bassett Emerald Green Galileo 4 62.14 109 i Shane Foley null Mrs J Harrington Below 2025 form again when fourth in Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) here latest; off a short-break; stays 12f, all form on good ground, action suggests a little give would suit best; big, attractive colt, out of form this term so far. 113 null null null 5 0 0.0 null
1598463 4 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 6 null Happy Pharoah b g American Pharoah Happily Galileo 4 0 106 i Paddy Harnett null Donnacha O'Brien Ran back to form when second beaten 1/2l in Levmoss Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown latest; off a short-break; effective 12-14f, acts on yielding and good; can go well again in this company. 113 null null null 8 17 99.49 null
1598463 5 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 2 null Illinois b c Galileo Danedrop Danehill 5 62.14 111 i R L Moore null A P O'Brien Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; returned to form down in class proving stamina when winning the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Ascot by a neck last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 1m6f+, acts on any; generally consistent, top-class stayer. 124 null null null 6 0 0.0 null
1598463 6 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 4 null Tennessee Stud b c Wootton Bassett In My Dreams Sadler's Wells 4 62.14 109 i J M Sheridan null J P O'Brien Yard won this last year; minor late headway off a break getting 2m well 6 1/2l third in Listed contest at Down Royal most recent run; trainer in form; off a short-break; probably wants staying trips now, acts on heavy and good; should come on from reappearance. 120 null null null 3 7 71.32 null
1598463 7 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 5 null Trustyourinstinct ch g Churchill Gussy Goose Danehill Dancer 6 62.14 109 i Declan McDonogh null J P O'Brien Yard won this last year; back to about best form when second beaten 3/4l in International Stakes (Group 3) here latest; trainer in form; suited by 10-12f, probably acts on any; has run back into form but stamina concerns. 114 null null null 1 21 158.33 null
1598463 8 1 Class 1 | 3YO plus 16:25 Curragh (IRE) 19 Jul 2026 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup €78,000 - 8 declared to run 1m 6f 4y Good to firm-good in places null ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. ILLINOIS ended a losing run at Royal Ascot last time putting a lacklustre effort in the Coronation Cup behind him. The largely consistent top class stayer will appreciate the drop back in trip and can defeat multiple Group 1 winner Al Riffa who was given an overly negative ride in the Gold Cup last time. He was only narrowly denied in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier prior to that and has proven himself versatile ground wise so is the clear danger. The steadily progressive Floresta showed the benefit of cheekpieces when landing the Stanerra Stakes last time and may do best of the remainder. 1-2-3 Selections Illinois (5) Al Riffa (1) Floresta (8) null Illinois Al Riffa Floresta null 8 null Floresta b f Waldgeist Cailini Alainn Danehill Dancer 4 0 107 i Ben Coen null J P Murtagh Improved in first time cheekpieces when winning Stanerra Stakes (Group 3) at Fairyhouse by 1 1/2l last time; effective over 11-14f, acts on good, should handle cut; steadily progressive. 117 null null null 7 6 51.58 null