| 1 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
6 |
23.0 |
Anmaat |
null |
b |
g |
Awtaad |
African Moonlight |
Halling |
7 |
59.42 |
123 |
null |
Jim Crowley |
null |
Owen Burrows |
Winner of two G1s; travelled best when winning Champion Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot over 10f by 1/2l last time; still going away at the line and that a massive improvement; big chance if can back it up on reappearance |
null |
8 |
1 |
254.81 |
8.5 |
6.5 |
-23.53 |
325.79 |
432 |
| 2 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
5 |
-47.3 |
Continuous |
JPN |
b |
c |
Heart's Cry |
Fluff |
Galileo |
5 |
59.42 |
110 |
b |
W M Lordan |
null |
A P OBrien |
St Leger winner; had to make own running when beaten 2l in Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) over 1m6f at York last time; that a very satisfactory seasonal debut and can run well again, but needs further and could be a pacemaker of sorts |
Wearing blinkers |
9 |
5 |
-39.65 |
51 |
51 |
0 |
0.0 |
312 |
| 3 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
9 |
-29.9 |
Crypto Force |
GB |
b |
c |
Time Test |
Luna Mare |
Galileo |
5 |
59.42 |
102 |
null |
D Egan |
null |
A Murray |
Probably needed race beaten 9 1/2l in Alleged Stakes (Group 3) over 10f here on seasonal debut and a bit better judged on 4l 4th in Royal Whip (G3) final start of 2024; usually consistent and goes well here, but a lot to find |
null |
6 |
7 |
-201.52 |
201 |
251 |
24.88 |
9.02 |
277 |
| 4 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
8 |
49.3 |
Deepone |
GB |
b |
c |
Study Of Man |
Avyanna |
Galileo |
4 |
59.42 |
107 |
null |
W J Lee |
null |
P Twomey |
Off the course since a below par fourth beaten 11l in Ballysax Stakes (G3) over 10f at Leopardstown in April 2024; improved to win the Beresford (G2) previous start; was progressive, but hard to fancy given layoff |
null |
7 |
null |
null |
67 |
51 |
-23.88 |
42.61 |
363 |
| 5 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
2 |
23.0 |
Ghostwriter |
null |
b |
c |
Invincible Spirit |
Moorside |
Champs Elysees |
4 |
59.42 |
118 |
null |
R G Ryan |
null |
C G Cox |
Ran about to form when fourth beaten 2 1/4l in Dubai Turf (Group 1) over 9f at Meydan latest; numerous fine efforts last term including 2l 3rd in the Eclipse (G1); can be too keen, but if settling would be a player |
null |
7 |
6 |
-52.94 |
8 |
10 |
25 |
247.5 |
306 |
| 6 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
7 |
23.0 |
Los Angeles |
null |
bay |
c |
Camelot |
Frequential |
Dansili |
4 |
59.42 |
121 |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
Irish Derby winner and yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran roughly to form when winning Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) here over 10f by a neck on reappearance; entitled to come on for that run and will be thereabouts |
null |
6 |
3 |
-1.51 |
3.75 |
3 |
-20 |
660.0 |
378 |
| 7 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
3 |
-20.9 |
Royal Rhyme |
null |
b |
c |
Lope De Vega |
Dubai Queen |
Kingmambo |
5 |
59.42 |
117 |
t |
C Lee |
null |
K R Burke |
Creditable effort on seasonal debut when 2 1/4l third in Prix Ganay (Group 1) at Longchamp last time; beaten just about 2l by Anmaat in last year's Champion Stakes so a bit to find on that form |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
7 |
2 |
139.42 |
15 |
19 |
26.67 |
131.93 |
332 |
| 8 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
4 |
-56.1 |
White Birch |
GB |
g |
c |
Ulysses |
Diagnostic |
Dutch Art |
5 |
59.42 |
121 |
t |
C T Keane |
null |
J J Murphy |
Won this last year; understandably weak in the market when second beaten a neck in Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) over 10f here on reappearance after a layoff for injury; that a solid run and at best would be the one to beat |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
6 |
4 |
-34.21 |
4 |
3.75 |
-6.25 |
158.33 |
459 |
| 9 |
1 |
4YO plus |
15:05 |
Curragh (IRE) |
25 May 2025 |
Tattersalls Gold Cup |
€300,000 |
1m 2f 110y |
Good |
null |
Even |
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l'Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today's race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October's British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance. Last year's winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October's British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance. |
Most of these have some sort of chance in what is a very competitive, high quality and intriguing renewal. At his best last year's winner WHITE BIRCH would start favourite and may well do so despite him still really having to prove he is as good as he was before an injury that kept him off most of last season. A chance is taken that he bounces back to his best here after a more than satisfactory reappearance here last time. Anmaat looks upwardly mobile and won the Champions Stakes at Ascot going away. He is a proper threat, but does lack a run. Los Angeles is a tremendous servant, consistent and versatile and will probably come on a bit for his winning reappearance when beating White Birch a neck. Certainly enough to place, but perhaps not to prevail again. Kalpana is another that progressed in 2024 and could still be getting better while Ghostwriter ran well at Meydan first time-out and is last year's Eclipse third and so deserves utmost respect. |
Los Angeles |
Anmaat |
White Birch |
Anmaat |
Los Angeles |
79 |
1 |
-3.4 |
Kalpana |
GB |
b |
f |
Study Of Man |
Zero Gravity |
Dansili |
4 |
58.06 |
118 |
null |
O Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
Quickened well and very convincing winner of Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot over 12f by 2l final start of 2024; progressive and very likeable attitude, but this seasonal debut |
null |
7 |
null |
null |
5 |
5.5 |
10 |
178.18 |
461 |