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Curragh Race 7 - Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)

BENVENUTO CELLINI (2) can put a controversial G1 Derby run behind him when sent off favourite at Epsom only to disappoint finishing midfield then later voided due to an incident at the start. Better judged on the highly impressive 4.5L Chester Vase victory. Ryan Moore sticks with him which is a key indicator and is the one to beat if bouncing back. RAAHEEB (7) aims to make it three in a row. Shaped like a top-class prospect when a 3.25L winner of the G3 Classic Trial at Sandown during April. Should relish conditions. Strong chance of remaining unbeaten. CHRISTMAS DAY (4) seeks a Derby double after a 2.75L Epsom success. Brings top form and rates a key player even if Moore has chosen his stablemate. The G1 Derby third JAMES J BRADDOCK (5) is considered after a great performance at Epsom. PIERRE BONNARD (6) might be one to watch if he can bounce back.

Race Time:3:35 PM

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Track:Goodtofirm

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2414m

Action (4)3132x420

Trainer: Aidan O'brien (Cashel, Co Tipperary)12 mths 7: 1-2-2

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: FRANKEL (GB)

Dam: GOSSAMER WINGS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

Stats

Prize Money$211,779.00

Avg $$30,254.14

Win %14.29%

Place %71.43%

Career7: 1-2-2

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 1-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 1-1-2

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy1: 0-1-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run ran second last of 13 at Epsom Downs in the G1 The Derby on June 6 over 2414m, on a slow track; 40 len behind Christmas Day carrying 58kg at $17. Before that 2nd of 8 at York in the G2 Dante Stakes on May 14 over 2112m, 2.75 len behind Item carrying 58kg at $5. Looks tested in this field.

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
12/13	06/06/2026	23	G1 3	$3,689,140.00	Epsom Downs	2414m	Soft	W M Lordan	58kg	2:43.75	1-11-12	11	1. Christmas Day 2. Maltese Cross 3. James J Braddock	40.8L	$17.00
2/8	14/05/2026	20	G2 OPEN 3	$326,690.00	York	2112m	Good	W M Lordan	58kg	2:10.80	-	7	1. Item 2. Action 3. Christmas Day	2.8L	$5.00
4/7	24/04/2026	181	G3 OPEN 3	$172,420.00	Sandown Park Uk	2011m	Good	Ryan Moore	58.5kg	2:09.36	-	3	1. Raaheeb 2. Al Zanati 3. Wise Prince	6.5L	$1.67
2/5	25/10/2025	28	G1 OPEN 2	$358,010.00	Doncaster	1609m	Heavy	W M Lordan	58.5kg	1:43.85	2-2-2	1	1. Hawk Mountain 2. Action 3. Benvenuto Cellini	0.5L	$4.00
3/8	27/09/2025	56	G2 OPEN C 2	$242,750.00	Newmarket (Rowley)	1609m	Good Firm	W M Lordan	58kg	1:36.95	8-4-3	6	1. Bow Echo 2. Humidity 3. Action	1.5L	$6.00
1/9	02/08/2025	14	MDN 2	$34,690.00	Galway	1709m	GY	W M Lordan	60.5kg	1:48.69	1-1-1	4	1. Action 2. Perisher 3. Christmas Day	1.3L	$1.44
3/15	19/07/2025	-	MDN 2	$34,690.00	Curragh	1408m	Good	W M Lordan	59.5kg	1:27.15	3-5-3	3	1. New Zealand 2. Isaac Newton 3. Action	0.5L	$7.50

Benvenuto Cellini (8)2113x1

Trainer: Aidan O'brien (Cashel, Co Tipperary)12 mths 5: 3-1-1

Jockey: R L Moore

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: FRANKEL (GB)

Dam: NEWSPAPEROFRECORD (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Lope De Vega

Stats

Prize Money$381,310.00

Avg $$76,262.00

Win %60.00%

Place %100.00%

Career5: 3-1-1

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 2-1-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy1: 0-0-1

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 4.5 len at Chester G3 Chester Vase Stakes May 6 over 2514m defeating Proposition with 60kg at $1.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.75 len at Killarney July 14 over 1609m defeating Endorsement carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Looks a leading contender.

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
1/5	06/05/2026	193	G3 OPEN C 3	$259,560.00	Chester	2514m	Good	Ryan Moore	60kg	2:35.22	-	5	1. Benvenuto Cellini 2. Proposition 3. Mr Colonel	4.3L	$1.22
3/5	25/10/2025	42	G1 OPEN 2	$358,010.00	Doncaster	1609m	Heavy	C Soumillon	58.5kg	1:43.85	3-3-3	2	1. Hawk Mountain 2. Action 3. Benvenuto Cellini	3.3L	$2.75
1/4	13/09/2025	61	G2 OPEN 2	$251,850.00	Leopardstown	1609m	GY	C Soumillon	59.5kg	1:42.35	-	3	1. Benvenuto Cellini 2. Hardy Warrior 3. Nil Bua Gan Dua	5.0L	$1.50
1/8	14/07/2025	16	MDN 2	$31,220.00	Killarney	1609m	YS	W M Lordan	60.5kg	1:45.36	1-1-1	3	1. Benvenuto Cellini 2. Endorsement 3. Limestone	2.8L	$1.40
2/13	28/06/2025	-	MDN 2	$34,690.00	Curragh	1408m	Good	W M Lordan	59.5kg	1:24.48	3-2-2	8	1. Dorset 2. Benvenuto Cellini 3. Al Haarith	1.5L	$6.50

Bunyola Bay (5)3x11

Trainer: Richard Hannon Jr (Herridge, Wilts)12 mths 3: 2-0-1

Jockey: S M Levey

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: GHAIYYATH (IRE)

Dam: KYKUIT (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Green Desert

Stats

Prize Money$211,664.00

Avg $$70,554.67

Win %66.67%

Place %100.00%

Career3: 2-0-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft2: 1-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Doncaster April 24 over 1408m defeating Glen Nevis with 60.5kg at $3. Second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Gowran Park June 1 over 1911m defeating Mo Mhuirin with 60kg at $6.50. Likely outsider.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/13	01/06/2026	38	3	$334,080.00	Gowran Park	1911m	Y	Sean Levey	60kg	2:01.46	-	1	1. Bunyola Bay 2. Mo Mhuirin 3. Cherry Hill Girl	3.3L	$6.50
1/5	24/04/2026	182	NOV 3U	$18,150.00	Doncaster	1408m	Good Firm	Sean Levey	60.5kg	1:26.56	-	5	1. Bunyola Bay 2. Glen Nevis 3. Celtic Chariot	0.5L	$3.00
3/8	24/10/2025	-	MDN 2	$21,780.00	Newbury	1307m	Soft	Sean Levey	60.5kg	1:27.08	5-3-3	6	1. Needle Match 2. Storming Point 3. Bunyola Bay	3.0L	$2.88

Christmas Day (6)3511x131

Trainer: Aidan O'brien (Cashel, Co Tipperary)12 mths 7: 4-0-2

Jockey: Ronan Whelan

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: CAMELOT (GB)

Dam: BEAULY (GB)

Dam's Sire: Sea The Stars

Stats

Prize Money$2,053,335.00

Avg $$293,333.57

Win %57.14%

Place %85.71%

Career7: 4-0-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 1-0-2

Soft2: 2-0-0

Heavy1: 1-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 2.75 len at Epsom Downs G1 The Derby June 6 over 2414m on a rain affected track defeating Maltese Cross carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 8 at York in the G2 Dante Stakes on May 14 over 2112m, 4.5 len behind Item carrying 58kg at $3.80. Well placed to do the Derby double.

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
1/13	06/06/2026	23	G1 3	$3,689,140.00	Epsom Downs	2414m	Soft	R P Whelan	58kg	2:43.75	3-1-1	5	1. Christmas Day 2. Maltese Cross 3. James J Braddock	2.8L	$8.00
3/8	14/05/2026	32	G2 OPEN 3	$326,690.00	York	2112m	Good	Ryan Moore	58kg	2:10.80	-	6	1. Item 2. Action 3. Christmas Day	4.5L	$3.75
1/9	12/04/2026	176	G3 3	$125,730.00	Leopardstown	2011m	GY	W M Lordan	61kg	2:12.76	-	7	1. Christmas Day 2. Endorsement 3. A Boy Named Susie	0.5L	$12.00
1/8	18/10/2025	28	G3 OPEN 2	$104,060.00	Leopardstown	1810m	Y	Jack Cleary	59.5kg	1:56.71	-	4	1. Christmas Day 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Port Of Spain	0.1L	$7.50
1/9	20/09/2025	20	MDN 2	$48,550.00	Gowran Park	1609m	Heavy	W M Lordan	59.5kg	1:46.48	-	8	1. Christmas Day 2. Hedjet 3. Hamiyan	0.5L	$2.50
5/12	31/08/2025	29	MDN 2	$31,220.00	Tipperary	1810m	GY	Jack Cleary	58kg	2:01.35	-	1	1. Endorsement 2. Limestone 3. Winday	6.5L	$6.00
3/9	02/08/2025	-	MDN 2	$34,690.00	Galway	1709m	GY	Jack Cleary	58kg	1:48.69	-	7	1. Action 2. Perisher 3. Christmas Day	5.3L	$6.50

James J Braddock (7)21x513

Trainer: Joseph O'brien (Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny)12 mths 5: 2-1-1

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: ZARAK (FR)

Dam: BURKINA FASO (GB)

Dam's Sire: Mukhadram

Stats

Prize Money$511,310.00

Avg $$102,262.00

Win %40.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 2-1-1

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 2-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-0-0

Soft2: 0-1-1

Heavy1: 1-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Epsom Downs in the G1 The Derby on June 6 over 2414m, slow going 5.5 len behind Christmas Day with 58kg at $10. The start before that won by a nose at Leopardstown G3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial May 10 over 2011m defeating Pierre Bonnard with 59.5kg at $10. Got to be respected again.

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
3/13	06/06/2026	27	G1 3	$3,689,140.00	Epsom Downs	2414m	Soft	Dylan Browne Mcmonagle	58kg	2:43.75	11-5-3	13	1. Christmas Day 2. Maltese Cross 3. James J Braddock	5.3L	$10.00
1/5	10/05/2026	28	G3 3	$170,660.00	Leopardstown	2011m	Good	Dylan Browne Mcmonagle	59.5kg	2:08.20	-	3	1. James J Braddock 2. Pierre Bonnard 3. Endorsement	0.1L	$10.00
5/9	12/04/2026	161	G3 3	$125,730.00	Leopardstown	2011m	GY	Joseph Sheridan	59.5kg	2:12.76	-	4	1. Christmas Day 2. Endorsement 3. A Boy Named Susie	3.5L	$10.00
1/20	02/11/2025	25	MDN 2	$43,360.00	Curragh	1609m	Heavy	Wayne Hassett	59kg	1:45.97	-	4	1. James J Braddock 2. Cannes 3. Atomic City	6.0L	$3.25
2/13	08/10/2025	-	MDN 2	$26,010.00	Navan	1609m	Y	Dylan Browne Mcmonagle	60.5kg	1:49.33	-	4	1. Sugar Goodson 2. James J Braddock 3. Ardad Ned	0.5L	$3.25

Pierre Bonnard (1)4111x727

Trainer: Aidan O'brien (Cashel, Co Tipperary)12 mths 7: 3-1-0

Jockey: Wayne Lordan

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: CAMELOT (GB)

Dam: SULTANINA (GB)

Dam's Sire: New Approach

Stats

Prize Money$378,629.00

Avg $$54,089.86

Win %42.86%

Place %57.14%

Career7: 3-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 1-1-0

Soft3: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 1-0-0

Comments

Most recently 7th of 13 at Epsom Downs in the G1 The Derby on June 6 over 2414m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Christmas Day carrying 58kg at $4.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Leopardstown in the G3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial on May 10 over 2011m, nose behind James J Braddock with 59.5kg at $1.80. Needs to bounce back.

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
7/13	06/06/2026	27	G1 3	$3,689,140.00	Epsom Downs	2414m	Soft	C Soumillon	58kg	2:43.75	10-6-7	8	1. Christmas Day 2. Maltese Cross 3. James J Braddock	10.3L	$4.50
2/5	10/05/2026	28	G3 3	$170,660.00	Leopardstown	2011m	Good	W M Lordan	59.5kg	2:08.20	-	1	1. James J Braddock 2. Pierre Bonnard 3. Endorsement	0.1L	$1.83
7/9	12/04/2026	168	G3 3	$125,730.00	Leopardstown	2011m	GY	Ryan Moore	61.5kg	2:12.76	-	3	1. Christmas Day 2. Endorsement 3. A Boy Named Susie	6.0L	$2.00
1/10	26/10/2025	15	G1 OPEN CF 2	$442,480.00	Saint Cloud	2000m	Soft	C Soumillon	57kg	2:08.31	4-1-1	8	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. A Boy Named Susie 3. Proof	2.0L	$1.70
1/8	11/10/2025	57	G3 OPEN 2	$119,930.00	Newmarket (Rowley)	2011m	Good Firm	C Soumillon	59kg	2:04.63	4-3-1	4	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. Endorsement 3. Del Maro	1.5L	$2.50
1/12	15/08/2025	22	MDN 2	$31,220.00	Dundalk	1609m	Neutral	W M Lordan	60.5kg	1:38.02	2-2-1	8	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. Shaihaan 3. Nazario	2.3L	$2.20
4/8	24/07/2025	-	MDN 2	$34,690.00	Leopardstown	1609m	YS	W M Lordan	60.5kg	1:44.40	5-5-4	8	1. Hardy Warrior 2. South Island 3. Montreal	8.0L	$9.00

Raaheeb (3)1x1x

Trainer: Owen Burrows (Lambourn, Berks)12 mths 2: 2-0-0

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: SEA THE STARS (IRE)

Dam: AGHAREED (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kingmambo

Stats

Prize Money$119,325.00

Avg $$59,662.50

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Career2: 2-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 2-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 3.5 len at Sandown Park G3 Sandown Classic Trial April 24 over 2011m defeating Al Zanati carrying 58.5kg at $6. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Ascot September 5 over 1408m in soft going defeating Pompette with 60.5kg at $2.80. Has huge potential and top contender.

Last Starts 64 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	24/04/2026	231	G3 OPEN 3	$172,420.00	Sandown Park Uk	2011m	Good	Rossa Ryan	58.5kg	2:09.36	-	1	1. Raaheeb 2. Al Zanati 3. Wise Prince	3.3L	$6.00
1/7	05/09/2025	-	MDN 2	$36,300.00	Ascot Uk	1408m	Soft	Jim Crowley	60.5kg	1:31.45	3-2-1	1	1. Raaheeb 2. Pompette 3. Behike	1.3L	$2.75

Shaihaan (2)724x143

Trainer: Donnacha O'brien (Ballyroe, Co Tipperary)12 mths 6: 1-1-1

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE)

Dam: SEA OF FAITH (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Sea The Stars

Stats

Prize Money$55,590.00

Avg $$9,265.00

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Career6: 1-1-1

Track4: 1-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 0-0-1

Soft2: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-1-0

Comments

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Gallinule Stakes on May 23 over 2011m, 2.25 len behind Causeway carrying 59.5kg at $11. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Leopardstown in the G3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial on May 10 over 2011m, 5.5 len behind James J Braddock with 59.5kg at $4.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Last Starts 35 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	23/05/2026	13	G3 3	$123,590.00	Curragh	2011m	Good	Chris Hayes	59.5kg	2:02.22	-	3	1. Causeway 2. Zia Zabel 3. Shaihaan	2.3L	$11.00
4/5	10/05/2026	43	G3 3	$170,660.00	Leopardstown	2011m	Good	Gavin Ryan	59.5kg	2:08.20	-	4	1. James J Braddock 2. Pierre Bonnard 3. Endorsement	5.5L	$4.50
1/10	28/03/2026	182	MDN 3	$34,460.00	Curragh	2011m	SH	Gavin Ryan	61kg	2:24.24	-	5	1. Shaihaan 2. Latin America 3. Asakir	3.3L	$2.63
4/5	27/09/2025	43	G2 OPEN 2	$205,900.00	Curragh	1609m	YS	Ben Coen	59.5kg	1:43.36	-	3	1. Hawk Mountain 2. Geryon 3. Al Haarith	6.0L	$9.00
2/12	15/08/2025	27	MDN 2	$31,220.00	Dundalk	1609m	Neutral	Gavin Ryan	60.5kg	1:38.02	-	1	1. Pierre Bonnard 2. Shaihaan 3. Nazario	2.3L	$3.25
7/15	19/07/2025	-	MDN 2	$34,690.00	Curragh	1408m	Good	Gavin Ryan	59.5kg	1:27.15	-	13	1. New Zealand 2. Isaac Newton 3. Action	3.5L	$15.00