Curragh Race 2 - Gain Railway Stakes (Group 2)
TUNBRIDGE WELLS (7) represents top connections. Looks good having shed the maiden tag on second attempt over course and distance. Hard to beat. Stablemate HENRI MATISSE (2) made a winning debut here scoring narrowly a 1200m maiden. Big chance. ARIZONA BLAZE (1) has experience on side and is another with a promising profile winning the G3 Marble Hill Stakes at this venue prior to a strong third tackling the 1000m G2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (UK) last week. Holds every chance. THE STRIKIN VIKING (6) won first up by 2.75L at York (UK) over 1200m. Could feature.
Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Group 3 winner. Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 13 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 1.3 len behind Shareholder carrying 58.5kg at $15. The race before that won by a head at this track G3 Marble Hill Stakes May 25 over 1207m defeating Camille Pissarro with 59.5kg at $8. Can take this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 20/06/2024 | 26 | G2 OPEN 2 | $283,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 0:59.77 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2024 | 19 | G3 2 | $107,840.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:14.70 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $68,630.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:04.72 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Heavy | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:08.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by a nose at this track May 25 over 1207m defeating Cadogan with 59.5kg at $2.40. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $44,930.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:15.86 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Sean Levey
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 19 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Ancient Truth with 60.5kg at $7.50. Second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Goodwood June 9 over 1207m defeating Carrados carrying 60.5kg at $1.50. Wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/06/2024 | 21 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:11.88 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $38,110.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:12.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 2.75 len at York June 15 over 1207m defeating Tiger Mask carrying 60.5kg at $9. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $37,210.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:14.61 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at Navan on May 18 over 1207m, 3 len behind Sounds Like A Plan with 60.5kg at $2.80. Second-up favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track June 5 over 1207m defeating Mighty Eriu with 59.5kg at $1.40. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/06/2024 | 18 | 2 | $42,490.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:12.53 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.36 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $32,350.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:13.46 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |