Curragh Race 5 - Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1)
The form of MINNIE HAUK (8) second-place finish in last year's G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe looks even better now Daryz has come out and claimed two G1's this year. Last year's G1 English and Irish Oaks heroine made a smooth winning return to action 20 days ago and she could take some stopping with her fillies' allowance. The main danger may come from BAY CITY ROLLER (2) who returned to action with an excellent second to dual G1 Derby winner Lambourn in the G2 Huxley Stakes at Chester. He should come on for that outing and makes plenty of appeal. The unexposed SADDADD (6) took his form to a new level when winning the G3 bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown on his reappearance and he deserves a crack at G1 company. ALMAQAM (1) cannot be ruled out.

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Ascot in the G1 Champion Stakes October 18 over 2011m, 4 len behind Calandagan carrying 60.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Sandown Park in the G3 Gordon Richards Stakes April 25 2025 over 2001m, 1.3 len behind Al Aasy carrying 58kg at $5. Best form gives him a decent chance.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,572,680.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 2:03.19 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 4U | $212,500.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | William Buick | 58.5kg | 2:28.32 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2025 | 58 | G2 OPEN 3U | $272,240.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 2:05.64 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:06.03 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2025 | 202 | G3 OPEN 4U | $156,830.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:11.22 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2024 | 51 | G2 OPEN 3U | $323,100.00 | Longchamp | 1950m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 56.5kg | 2:04.63 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2024 | 58 | G2 OPEN 3 | $665,560.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 2:04.03 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2024 | 26 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,248,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:38.38 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2024 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | William Buick | 58kg | 1:46.07 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/04/2024 | 188 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 1:39.94 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:42.07 | 9-9-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at Chester in the G2 Huxley Stakes on May 8 over 2112m, neck behind Lambourn with 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Saint-Cloud in the G2 Prix Eugene Adam on June 29 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Daryz carrying 57.5kg at $6.80. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 14 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 | 08/05/2026 | 181 | G2 OPEN 4U | $308,540.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:08.77 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3U | $273,852.00 | Munchen | 2400m | Soft | Adrie De Vries | 57.5kg | 2:38.13 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $11.60 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | G2 OPEN 3U | $210,620.00 | Longchamp | 2200m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 55.5kg | 2:17.02 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $326,790.00 | Longchamp | 1950m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 2:05.61 | 6-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3 | $212,500.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 2:30.56 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $272,240.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 2:05.64 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 3 | $228,870.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 2:09.81 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.80 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2025 | 257 | LR OPEN 3 | $83,030.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:42.45 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $272,240.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:25.02 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2024 | 29 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 62kg | 1:25.43 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.44 |
| 1/13 | 31/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:28.23 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at this track in the G3 Alleged Stakes on April 19 over 2011m, slow going 20 len behind Starford with 59.5kg at $67. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in the G2 Mooresbridge Stakes on May 4 over 2011m, 1.75 len behind Minnie Hauk with 59.5kg at $126. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | G2 4U | $229,530.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 2:06.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/04/2026 | 182 | G3 4U | $125,730.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Soft | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 2:12.96 | - | 3 |
| 20.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/10/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 58.5kg | 2:16.50 | - | 6 |
| 35.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 61kg | 2:19.39 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 Alleged Stakes on April 19 over 2011m, slow going 4 len behind Starford with 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Leopardstown LR June 5 over 1810m defeating Currawood carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | 267 | G3 4U | $125,730.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Soft | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 2:12.96 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $272,240.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Shane Foley | 56.5kg | 2:05.64 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/06/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,121,770.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 2:29.18 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:54.21 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 6/11 | 03/05/2025 | 231 | G1 OPEN 3 | $968,630.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:37.28 | 6-3-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/09/2024 | 51 | G2 OPEN 2 | $251,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:39.52 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2024 | 26 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:43.72 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/14 | 29/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:27.48 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track in the G3 Alleged Stakes on April 19 over 2011m, slow going 6 len behind Starford with 59.5kg at $4.30. Last start 5th of 9 at Chester in the G2 Huxley Stakes on May 8 over 2112m, 3.5 len behind Lambourn carrying 58.5kg at $12. Needs plenty of luck.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | G2 OPEN 4U | $308,540.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 2:08.77 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | 329 | G3 4U | $125,730.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 2:12.96 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $867,160.00 | Curragh | 2112m | Good | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 2:08.41 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/04/2025 | 190 | G1 OPEN 4U | $518,130.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 2:10.71 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,359,430.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:08.96 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2024 | 24 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,121,770.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:03.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 21/08/2024 | 25 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,268,680.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:04.32 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/07/2024 | 38 | G2 OPEN 3U | $234,950.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:20.36 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/06/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,814,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 2:03.12 | 3-1-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2024 | 215 | G3 OPEN 4U | $139,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 2:10.70 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/10/2023 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,359,430.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 2:08.42 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 1.75 len at Sandown Park G3 Gordon Richards Stakes April 24 over 2011m defeating King Of Cities carrying 58kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Goodwood in the LR Foundation Stks on September 24 over 1990m, 1.0 len behind Naqeeb with 56.5kg at $2.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/04/2026 | 212 | G3 OPEN 4U | $170,050.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 2:08.46 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/09/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $110,700.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 56.5kg | 2:07.71 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | HCP 3U | $83,030.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Soft | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 2:11.92 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 36 | HCP 3 | $205,370.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 2:03.49 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2025 | 44 | NOV 3 | $73,800.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:07.36 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2025 | 74 | OPEN 3 | $108,900.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:38.16 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:41.45 | 7-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.53 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at Naas in LR on March 22 over 2112m, on a slow track; 51 len behind Beset with 60.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at this track in the G2 Mooresbridge Stakes on May 4 over 2011m, 6 len behind Minnie Hauk carrying 59.5kg at $51. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/05/2026 | 43 | G2 4U | $229,530.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 2:06.50 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/03/2026 | 232 | LR 4U | $88,450.00 | Naas | 2112m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 2:31.22 | - | 1 |
| 51.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/08/2025 | 44 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:52.82 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $24.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/06/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 2:04.30 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/05/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN 3 | $102,950.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 2:04.46 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/04/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $90,750.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 58.5kg | 2:08.69 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2025 | 44 | G3 OPEN 3 | $104,060.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | David Egan | 59.5kg | 2:06.15 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:40.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.53 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track G2 Mooresbridge Stakes May 4 over 2011m defeating Edward Hamilton with 58kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at Epsom Downs G1 Epsom Oaks June 6 over 2419m defeating Whirl carrying 58kg at $5.50. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/05/2026 | 184 | G2 4U | $229,530.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:06.50 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.67 |
| 6/14 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3U | $7,633,588.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | C Soumillon | 54kg | 2:25.45 | 8-1-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/17 | 05/10/2025 | 45 | G1 OPEN HM 3U | $8,928,570.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 55kg | 2:29.17 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 21/08/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,107,010.00 | York | 2384m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 2:26.67 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 43 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:33.62 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.18 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,057,470.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:38.91 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2025 | 200 | LR OPEN F 3 | $217,790.00 | Chester | 2313m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:29.15 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2024 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Soft | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:47.10 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/15 | 01/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:41.47 | - | 15 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |