Curragh Race 6 - Gain Railway Stakes (Group 2)
CONFUCIUS (3) finished 0.8L third in the G3 Anglesey Stakes over 1307m here most recently. A win and two places from four runs this campaign underline his consistency. Leading contender. CARRY THE FLAG (1) made it two wins from five when scoring by a head tackling 1005m at Naas last time. He remains progressive. Major player. IMMORTAL GUARD (4) suffered a narrow defeat in the aforementioned Anglesey Stakes providing latest appearance. This is tougher but that form reads well. Makes appeal. SWITCHING SIDES (5) prevailed by a neck contesting 1207m at Fairyhouse when last seen. Improving and should remain competitive. Cannot be discounted.
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Most recently favourite; won by a head at Naas LR TIPPERARY STAKES July 4 over 1005m defeating Brazilian Diva carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 9th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 7 len behind Orthodox with 58.5kg at $3.50. Key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 0:59.55 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 9/21 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 11-11-9 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | G3 2 | $123,590.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:11.33 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 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: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, won by 2 len at this track June 3 over 1207m defeating One Number carrying 60.5kg at $19. Last start eased back early on 15th of 25 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes on June 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind King Of Cloughan with 58kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/25 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:13.34 | 21-22-15 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/13 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GY | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:13.21 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 Anglesey Stakes on June 27 over 1307m, 0.8 len behind Ballinea Star with 59.5kg at $1.30. Before that 6th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 58.5kg at $3. Major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | G3 2 | $121,260.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:17.36 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.33 |
| 6/21 | 16/06/2026 | 38 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 20 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:09.91 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SH | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:05.11 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in the G3 Anglesey Stakes on June 27 over 1307m, 0.5 len behind Ballinea Star carrying 59.5kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Marble Hill (Isabel Morris) Stakes on May 24 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 59.5kg at $12. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | G3 2 | $121,260.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good Firm | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:17.36 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | 20 | G3 2 | $123,590.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 59.5kg | 1:11.33 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 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: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Sergei Diaghilev carrying 59.5kg at $13. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Fairyhouse June 12 over 1207m defeating Just One Show carrying 61kg at $2. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:16.74 | - | 14 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 16th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1207m, 12 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 58.5kg at $81. Before that won by 3 len at Listowel May 31 over 1307m defeating Ischgl with 56.5kg at $2.90. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/21 | 16/06/2026 | 16 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Wesley Joyce | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 16 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 1:21.21 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 1:11.78 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 0:58.35 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
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Third race start today. At debut, won by 0.5 len at Navan April 25 over 1207m defeating Barrow Boy with 60.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 14th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 9 len behind Orthodox with 58.5kg at $34. Prefer others.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/21 | 20/06/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Donagh O'connor | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 9-9-14 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,520.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | Donagh O'connor | 60.5kg | 1:12.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |