Curragh Race 6 - Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup (Group 2)
AL RIFFA (1) finished runner-up in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot four weeks back improving on a fourth making seasonal reappearance at Longchamp. May go one better. SHACKLETON (9) disappointed when eighth in the G1 Irish Derby. Represents leading yard in Ireland. Can bounce back. HARBOUR WIND (2) finished seventh attempting the Ragusa Premier Handicap on most recent appearance. Not discounted. UXMAL (6) looks interesting delivering first start this year.

Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th in a small field at Longchamp in the G1 Prix Ganay on April 27 over 2100m, 3 len behind Sosie with 58kg at $5.60. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ascot in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes on June 21 over 2405m, 1.75 len behind Rebel's Romance carrying 58.5kg at $5. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 21/06/2025 | 55 | G2 OPEN 4U | $461,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58.5kg | 2:28.23 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
4/6 | 27/04/2025 | 64 | G1 OPEN 4U | $518,130.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 2:10.71 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
3/10 | 22/02/2025 | 139 | SAUG2 CUP 4U | $858,369.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 2:07.74 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
11/16 | 06/10/2024 | 56 | G1 OPEN HM 3U | $8,077,540.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Yutaka Take | 59.5kg | 2:31.58 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 11/08/2024 | 36 | G1 OPEN (A) 3U | $257,903.00 | Hoppegarten | 2400m | Good | Dylan Browne Mc Monagle | 60kg | 2:30.29 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
2/6 | 06/07/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,361,210.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:09.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 08/06/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,510,574.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:51.94 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.40 |
4/9 | 28/04/2024 | 257 | G1 OPEN 4U | $496,690.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Soft | Dylan B McMonagle | 58kg | 2:13.16 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
2/8 | 15/08/2023 | 45 | G2 OPEN 3 | $658,980.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good Soft | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | 2:07.59 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
2/5 | 01/07/2023 | 293 | G3 OPEN 3U | $171,590.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Dylan B McMonagle | 59kg | 2:07.11 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.83 |
1/6 | 11/09/2022 | 36 | G1 OPEN 2 | $581,390.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 59.5kg | 1:29.31 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at this track on June 4 over 2816m, 8 len behind Mr Percy carrying 63.5kg at $13. Second-up 7th of 13 at this track on June 29 over 2414m, 2.5 len behind Fleetfoot carrying 63.5kg at $7. Key chance capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 29/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Sam Coen | 63.5kg | 2:31.96 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
5/13 | 04/06/2025 | 213 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 3:01.89 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
5/5 | 03/11/2024 | 38 | G3 OPEN 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 3319m | Y | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 3:46.48 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
2/5 | 26/09/2024 | 18 | LR OPEN 3U | $89,500.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3218m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 3:34.56 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
2/10 | 08/09/2024 | 78 | G3 OPEN H 4U | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 3100m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 3:30.60 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 22/06/2024 | 266 | LR OPEN 3U | $73,710.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | Chris Hayes | 62.5kg | 2:45.72 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
2/9 | 30/09/2023 | 37 | G2 OPEN CF 3 | $336,130.00 | Longchamp | 3000m | Good Soft | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 3:16.45 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
1/7 | 24/08/2023 | 40 | LR OPEN 3 | $69,370.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 3:03.06 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 15/07/2023 | 44 | 3 | $38,150.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 61.5kg | 2:14.55 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.88 |
2/6 | 01/06/2023 | 15 | SELL 3 | $38,150.00 | Roscommon | 2011m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61.5kg | 2:13.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
1/10 | 17/05/2023 | - | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 1:41.83 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 4th of 20 at Ascot on June 17 over 4023m, 1.3 len behind Ascending carrying 59kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 15 at Chester on May 9 over 3749m, 3.5 len behind East India Dock carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/20 | 17/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 59kg | 4:24.63 | 2-1-4 | 17 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
4/15 | 09/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $313,650.00 | Chester | 3749m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 55.5kg | 4:05.76 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
1/18 | 29/03/2025 | 270 | HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 64.5kg | 2:46.32 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 02/07/2024 | 32 | HCP 3 | $27,750.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 62kg | 2:13.48 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
1/14 | 31/05/2024 | 208 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Down Royal | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:11.03 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
8/20 | 05/11/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $29,480.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Mikey Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:47.52 | - | 1 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year 18th of 25 at this track on June 29 over 3218m, 12 len behind Lot Of Joy carrying 64.5kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at York May 16 2024 over 2384m defeating Align The Stars with 61kg at $6.50. Hard to fault if at his best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18/25 | 29/06/2025 | 372 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | Ryan Moore | 64.5kg | 3:31.35 | - | 26 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 22/06/2024 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $73,710.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | P A Harnett | 56kg | 2:45.72 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 16/05/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $46,130.00 | York | 2384m | Good | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:33.67 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 13/04/2024 | 223 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:15.99 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
6/8 | 03/09/2023 | 15 | MDN 2 | $27,590.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Y | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 2:03.60 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $3.25 |
5/13 | 19/08/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $30,730.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:28.43 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months second last of 7 at Limerick in LR on June 21 over 2514m, 7 len behind Uluru carrying 61kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 11th of 24 at Newmarket (Rowley) on October 12 over 3621m, slow going 10 len behind Alphonse Le Grande carrying 62.5kg at $13. Better than that and worth following up.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 21/06/2025 | 252 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 2:45.59 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.13 |
11/24 | 12/10/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 62.5kg | 3:57.42 | - | 25 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
17/20 | 24/08/2024 | 99 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 62kg | 2:58.21 | 4-13-17 | 22 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 17/05/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $91,050.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | 3:01.16 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
2/7 | 27/04/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN 4U | $91,050.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | 3:11.84 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
3/7 | 24/03/2024 | 140 | LR OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Naas | 2112m | Heavy | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | 2:31.36 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 05/11/2023 | 182 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:55.05 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
2/10 | 07/05/2023 | 15 | MDN 3 | $21,680.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | SH | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | 2:43.72 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
2/3 | 22/04/2023 | - | MDN 3 | $20,870.00 | Navan | 2615m | Heavy | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 3:29.09 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.62 |

Jockey: M P Sheehy
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last campaign to post a big 5 len win. Ascot June 22 2024 over 4325m defeating Run For Oscar carrying 59kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4.5 len win. Killarney May 14 2024 over 2816m slow track defeating Enjoy The Dream with 62.5kg at $2.40. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 392 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 22/06/2024 | 39 | WFA 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 59kg | 4:48.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
1/4 | 14/05/2024 | 228 | 4U | $25,180.00 | Killarney | 2816m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 62.5kg | 3:30.72 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |
2/8 | 29/09/2023 | 16 | LR OPEN H 4U | $87,390.00 | Saint Cloud | 2800m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | 3:05.96 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $9.90 |
1/7 | 13/09/2023 | 7 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | J J Slevin | 66kg | 3:49.41 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
2/12 | 06/09/2023 | 20 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 61kg | 3:01.25 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
4/13 | 17/08/2023 | 302 | MDN 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Aine O'Connor | 68.5kg | 3:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
2/12 | 19/10/2022 | 370 | MDN 3U | $18,020.00 | Navan | 2816m | Heavy | D P McDonogh | 61kg | 3:27.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
4/13 | 14/10/2021 | - | MDN 2 | $26,530.00 | Curragh | 1811m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 59kg | 1:56.33 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at Fairyhouse in the G3 Stannera Stakes (Challenge Stakes) on July 9 over 2816m, 10 len behind Goodie Two Shoes with 61kg at $34. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Killarney on May 13 over 2816m, 6 len behind San Salvador with 60.5kg at $4. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 09/07/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $121,400.00 | Fairyhouse | 2816m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:59.74 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
3/5 | 13/05/2025 | 37 | 4U | $24,880.00 | Killarney | 2816m | Good | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 3:16.19 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
8/10 | 06/04/2025 | 191 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Cork | 2414m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 2:32.71 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
2/5 | 27/09/2024 | 26 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $152,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Soft | Shane Foley | 56kg | 2:38.72 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
5/11 | 01/09/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,580.00 | Longchamp | 2800m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 3:02.42 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 11/08/2024 | 37 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $133,110.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 2:41.12 | - | 6 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
1/12 | 05/07/2024 | 54 | MDN F 3U | $25,150.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 2:35.85 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
6/9 | 12/05/2024 | 262 | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | 2:05.76 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 24/08/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:27.63 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at Limerick in LR on June 21 over 2514m, 5.5 len behind Uluru carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Fairyhouse in the G3 Stannera Stakes (Challenge Stakes) on July 9 over 2816m, 0.5 len behind Goodie Two Shoes carrying 61kg at $51. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 09/07/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $121,400.00 | Fairyhouse | 2816m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:59.74 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 21/06/2025 | 220 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | Donagh O'Connor | 59kg | 2:45.59 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
6/12 | 13/11/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN F 3U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 2:45.20 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 10/10/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $119,930.00 | Bath | 2816m | Heavy | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 3:11.11 | 1-5-7 | 11 |
| 18.5L | $29.00 |
2/3 | 13/09/2024 | 13 | WFA 3U | $32,400.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 3:07.90 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
4/4 | 31/08/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $56,400.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 64.5kg | 2:34.68 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
8/13 | 20/07/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3U | $81,670.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 2:29.64 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 22/06/2024 | 4 | WFA 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 58.5kg | 4:48.00 | - | 3 |
| 28.5L | $11.00 |
6/16 | 18/06/2024 | 240 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 62.5kg | 3:01.31 | - | 19 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |
4/10 | 22/10/2023 | 22 | G2 OPEN (A) FM 3U | $90,164.00 | Hannover | 2200m | Soft | Rene Piechulek | 57kg | 2:28.89 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
1/10 | 30/09/2023 | 28 | LR OPEN (A) 3U | $42,017.00 | Mulheim | 4000m | Soft | Sibylle Vogt | 53kg | 4:38.27 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track in the G1 Irish Derby on June 29 over 2414m, 7 len behind Lambourn carrying 58kg at $51. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Ascot in the G2 Queen's Vase on June 18 over 2816m, 1.3 len behind Carmers with 58kg at $5.50. Much better result anticipated in this line-up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 29/06/2025 | 11 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,121,770.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 2:29.18 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
4/13 | 18/06/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 3 | $480,960.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:59.53 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
4/5 | 23/05/2025 | 223 | G3 OPEN 3 | $102,950.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 2:04.46 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
3/7 | 12/10/2024 | 13 | G3 OPEN 2 | $123,680.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 59kg | 2:07.03 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
1/14 | 29/09/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:56.81 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
2/6 | 01/09/2024 | 24 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:57.65 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.44 |
2/11 | 08/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |