Curragh Race 2 - Kilkea Castle Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3)
The talented Aidan O'Brien-trained Albert Einstein won this twelve months ago and his No Nay Never colt GREAT BARRIER REEF (4) possesses the same sort of potential. This big raw individual couldn't have been much more impressive when striking by 6L over course and distance on debut and he can follow-up. The main danger may come from stablemate CARRY THE FLAG (2) who clung on well to score second time out over 1000m at Naas and should relish stretching out in trip. Impressive Cork winner EDWARD THATCH (3) can go well up in grade as can debut scorer IMMORTAL GUARD (5) who quickened up well for a notable yard first up.
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
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At debut, 2nd of 7 at Naas on May 9 over 1207m, 4 len behind Confucius carrying 60.5kg at $13. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:09.91 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1005m, slow going 1.3 len behind Star Prospect with 59.5kg at $3.50. Second-up favourite; won by a head at Naas May 9 over 1005m defeating Abletai with 60.5kg at $1.30. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 0:58.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2 | $41,310.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:04.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind Lars Soldier with 60.5kg at $2. Second-up favourite; won by 5.5 len at Cork May 3 over 1005m in soft going defeating Hanney Boy carrying 61kg at $2. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 30 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:03.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SH | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:05.11 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track April 19 over 1207m in soft going defeating Ischgl carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,520.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:18.39 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.44 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
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Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.5 len at this track May 4 over 1207m defeating Otherworldly with 60kg at $4.50. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 1:13.90 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at this track on March 15 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ruler's Control with 59kg at $17. Last start won by a nose at this track April 3 over 1005m defeating Confucius carrying 59kg at $19. Will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 49 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 | 03/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SH | Wesley Joyce | 59kg | 1:05.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $38,920.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Heavy | Wesley Joyce | 59kg | 1:06.50 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Immortal Guard with 58kg at $5. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 18 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:13.90 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Diego Lima
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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At debut, 3rd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on March 27 over 1005m, 9 len behind Maria Quiteria with 52.5kg at $7. Not likely to find this quite as easy as the debut outing.
Last Starts 56 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 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,800.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | C Geerdharry | 52.5kg | 1:00.86 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |