Curragh Race 1 - Arizona Blaze Standing At The Irish National Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Race
BLIXEN FORCE (2) caught the eye with a big run on debut in the Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster three weeks ago. Given time and withdrawn at Dundalk last week due to a cough. Best form on show and is the one to beat. Stablemate BELLE ISLAND (5) has hinted at enough ability both starts on the all-weather at Dundalk so far. Looks to be the type who will enjoy nurseries better than maidens. CARRY THE FLAG (3) is the Ballydoyle representative. Related to several winners tackling the trip while dam won as a juvenile. Major player. WHAT A GIRL WANTS (6) is a third runner for Robson De Aguiar. Likeable pedigree and could have a future.
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Arizona out of Kofariti. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 15 at Doncaster on March 28 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind A Bear Affair with 60.5kg at $4.50. Should come on following that hit-out and looks the testing material.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:02.14 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by No Nay Never out of Ejaazah. Expected to run well.
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Starman out of Swiss Kiss. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 57kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on March 27 over 1005m, 4.5 len behind Maria Quiteria carrying 56kg at $6. Last start 3rd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on April 10 over 1005m, 1.75 len behind New Yorker with 58kg at $6.50. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $39,520.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | M P Sheehy | 58kg | 1:02.41 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,800.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 56kg | 1:00.86 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57kgs
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By Persian Force out of Hoodna on debut. Purchased for GNS 90,000 (Tattersalls 2025 Somerville Yearling Sale). Hard to recommend without a market push.