Curragh Race 2 - Fitzpatricks Mercedes-Benz Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden
AFTERMATH (1) could be the class act in the race following a smart 3L third attempting the 1400m G2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (UK) two weeks back. Back down in grade. Top chance. STORM PIECE (9) holds a promising profile having placed second on both runs to date including a 1.5L defeat in a 1600m maiden at Punchestown last week. Could go close again. SAINTS N SCHOLARS (8) represents leading connections and profiles well on paper being by Quality Road out of Group 2 winning dam Wedding Vow. Looks interesting. HELDTORANSOM (6) made the frame on debut when third over 1600m at Galway. Can improve.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Group 2 placegetter. Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 13 at Newbury on August 17 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Mukaber carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Last start 3rd in a small field at Doncaster in the G2 Champagne Stakes on September 14 over 1408m, 3 len behind Bay City Roller carrying 58kg at $12. Going well. Keep safe.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/09/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $272,240.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:25.02 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/13 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:25.78 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Inns Of Court out of Mrs Robinson. Prefer to see without a strong market move.
Jockey: G M Ryan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Kodiac out of Pink Sands. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Shaman out of Grand Ole Opry. Tough test for first outing and tempted to give him this.
Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Mohaather out of Dixie Dreamer. Looks set for a cheeky debut.
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 10 at Galway on September 10 over 1709m, 12 len behind Trinity College with 60.5kg at $8. Shapes as a leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:48.00 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 6th of 11 at Cork on September 11 over 1207m, 8 len behind Comanche Brave with 57kg at $67. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good Firm | Wesley Joyce | 57kg | 1:11.23 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Quality Road out of Wedding Vow. Has the pedigree and watch betting fluctuations.
Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 15 at this track on August 24 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Officer with 59kg at $3.80. Last start 2nd of 13 at Punchestown on September 17 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Genealogy carrying 60.5kg at $2. Rates highly is among the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 17/09/2024 | 24 | MDN 2 | $27,270.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:44.57 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/15 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | James J G Ryan | 59kg | 1:26.29 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 13 at Roscommon on July 2 over 1508m, 13 len behind Green Triangle carrying 57.5kg at $8. No surprise if he came back in a lot better shape this prep.
Last Starts 87 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 | 02/07/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | W M Lordan | 57.5kg | 1:31.53 | - | 16 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 58kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 8th of 14 at Gowran Park on September 3 over 1408m, 12 len behind Greatest Drama with 58kg at $67. Last start 7th of 11 at Gowran Park on September 21 over 1609m, 14 len behind Island Hopping carrying 58kg at $201. Unlikely to trouble these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 21/09/2024 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:41.88 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $201.00 |
| 8/14 | 03/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:29.40 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: D E Sheehy
Weight: 58kgs
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By Churchill out of Portrayal on debut. Purchased for EUR € 110,000 (Goffs - IRE 2023 Orby Book 1). But prefer to see without a strong market move.
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 6th of 19 at this track on August 10 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ides Of March with 58kg at $13. Don't think she will trouble this field.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:10.73 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Blue Point out of Illumined. Don't underestimate at first outing.