Curragh Race 5 - Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1)
GSTAAD (2) powered home from off the pace to land the 1207m G2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot. Promising colt holding leading claims. TRUE LOVE (6) arrives in top form following back-to-back victories including the G2 Railway Stakes over course and distance. Main danger. GREEN SENSE (5) claimed the G2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly on latest appearance. Tactically versatile and rates highly. POWER BLUE (3) cannot be dismissed.

Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Ayr June 21 over 1207m defeating Mind Over Matter with 60.5kg at $11. Last start in a small field at Newbury in the LR Rose Bowl Stakes on July 18 over 1207m, 8 len behind Wise Approach carrying 58kg at $13. No.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 18/07/2025 | 27 | LR 2 | $83,030.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 1:11.93 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
1/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $15,680.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 60.5kg | 1:11.63 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comments
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, favourite; won by 0.8 len at Navan May 17 over 1207m defeating True Love carrying 60.5kg at $8. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Ascot G2 Coventry Stakes June 17 over 1207m defeating Do Or Do Not carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Selected to maintain the unbeaten record.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/20 | 17/06/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 10-9-1 | 14 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently in a small field at this track in the G2 Railway Stakes on July 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind True Love carrying 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 20 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind Gstaad carrying 58.5kg at $15. Solid top three prospects.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 19/07/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN 2 | $201,480.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:13.39 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
5/20 | 17/06/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 6-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 25/05/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:11.08 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
3/6 | 05/05/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 2 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:02.56 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:04.51 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at Goodwood in the G2 Richmond Stakes on July 31 over 1207m, 2 len behind Coppull with 58kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track in the G2 Railway Stakes on July 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind True Love carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Makes limited appeal.
Last Starts 8 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 | 31/07/2025 | 12 | G2 C 2 | $317,610.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:11.12 | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
2/4 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 2 | $201,480.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:13.39 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
2/11 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.67 |
4/13 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 60.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
At the latest run won by a long-neck at Chantilly G2 Prix Robert Papin July 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Super Soldier carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. The start before that 13th of 17 at Ascot in the G3 Albany Stakes on June 20 over 1207m, 10 len behind Venetian Sun carrying 58kg at $5.50. Warrants serious consideration.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 20/07/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 2 | $212,880.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56.5kg | 1:11.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.10 |
13/17 | 20/06/2025 | 33 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 1:12.87 | 5-8-13 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 18/05/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $121,400.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 58kg | 1:10.19 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 1:14.28 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 5 len at this track G2 Railway Stakes July 19 over 1207m defeating Puerto Rico carrying 58kg at $1.50. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Ascot G2 Queen Mary Stakes June 18 over 1005m defeating Flowerhead with 58kg at $3.30. Main danger.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 19/07/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 2 | $201,480.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:13.39 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
1/23 | 18/06/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 0:59.65 | 5-8-1 | 25 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 17/05/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:12.35 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:02.56 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |