Curragh Race 7 - Comer Group International Irish St. Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3)
QUEENSTOWN (6) is likely to head the betting after ending the last campaign with three consecutive placings including G1 contests at Longchamp and Saint-Cloud. Big performance anticipated racing first-up. CARMERS (1) made it four from eight on turf when justifying favouritism at Down Royal. Found the Ascot Gold Cup a reach too far latest. Now three from six under Billy Lee and could make presence felt back down in distance. Bidding for a hat-trick KIZLYAR (3) arrives in tremendous condition after victories at Killarney and Ascot. Dangerous to ignore. Course and distance winner LAYFAYETTE (4) cannot be dismissed climbing in trip.

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Ascot in the G1 Ascot Gold Cup June 18 over 4023m, 12 len behind Scandinavia carrying 58.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Navan in the LR Vintage Crop Stakes April 25 over 2816m, 4.5 len behind Scandinavia with 61.5kg at $3. Follow up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,270,460.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 4:18.53 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | LR 4U | $87,430.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 3:32.74 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.83 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 224 | LR 4U | $94,300.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 3:03.28 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,291,510.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Soft | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 3:04.63 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN C 3 | $485,500.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 2:30.15 | 3-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 18/06/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN 3 | $480,960.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | W J Lee | 58kg | 2:59.53 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2025 | 8 | LR OPEN 3 | $91,050.00 | Navan | 2615m | Good | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 2:51.04 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 59.5kg | 2:55.00 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at Gowran Park on August 12 over 2514m, 5.5 len behind Fixation with 63.5kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 13 in the QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES at Ascot on June 20 over 4325m, 31 len behind Illinois carrying 59kg at $34. Will need to do a bit more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 53 | HCP 3U | $44,730.00 | Gowran Park | 2514m | Good Firm | Donagh O'connor | 63.5kg | 2:38.71 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | OPEN 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good Firm | David Egan | 59kg | 4:45.57 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | LR 4U | $87,430.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 3:32.74 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | G3 4U | $123,590.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 59.5kg | 3:00.93 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | LR 4U | $94,300.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | Donagh O'connor | 59.5kg | 3:03.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | 4U | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SH | David Egan | 59.5kg | 3:26.19 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | 4U | $26,670.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 2:16.12 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 124 | 4U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 64kg | 3:36.09 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3U | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GY | David Egan | 61.5kg | 2:59.87 | - | 6 |
| 28.8L | $126.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $100,740.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 3:03.84 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN 4U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4355m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 4:48.04 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by head Ascot ASCOT STAKES June 16 over 4023m defeating Defiantly carrying 58.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Navan March 30 over 2816m, on heavy track; 80 len behind Mordor with 60.5kg at $9.50. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20 | 16/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 4:20.94 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/05/2026 | 43 | 4U | $27,570.00 | Killarney | 2816m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 62.5kg | 3:12.08 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/03/2026 | 77 | HCP 4U | $44,220.00 | Navan | 2816m | Heavy | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 3:23.65 | - | 1 |
| 80.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/15 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | Philip Enright | 73kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/19 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 3 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J J Slevin | 70kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/12/2025 | 163 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2025 | 20 | MDN CF 3 | $47,540.00 | Compiegne | 2800m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58.5kg | 3:10.08 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $36,970.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 58kg | 2:38.12 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/05/2025 | - | UNR CG 3 | $47,960.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:44.64 | 10-8-3 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 in the G3 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown on August 6 over 2414m, 6 len behind Ethical Diamond with 61kg at $51. The race before that won by 0.5 len in the LR MARTIN MOLONY STAKES at Limerick on June 19 over 2514m on a rain affected track defeating Chally Chute carrying 61kg at $10. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | 48 | G3 3U | $125,250.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:30.33 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | LR 3U | $87,450.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 2:54.32 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | LR 4U | $87,430.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | Colin Keane | 60kg | 3:32.74 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | LR 4U | $94,300.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 3:03.28 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2026 | 164 | 4U | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SH | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 3:26.19 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/10/2025 | 75 | APP 3U | $38,370.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Finian Maguire | 73kg | 2:46.29 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2025 | 6 | G3 OPEN 3U | $104,060.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 2:39.80 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 13/18 | 01/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 2:38.99 | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:04.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 2:45.59 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:54.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Limerick in the LR Martin Molony June 19 over 2514m, soft track; 12 len behind Layfayette with 62.5kg at $4. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Navan in the LR Vintage Crop Stakes April 25 over 2816m, 2.75 len behind Scandinavia with 61kg at $13. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | LR 3U | $87,450.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 62.5kg | 2:54.32 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | G3 4U | $123,590.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 3:00.93 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 223 | LR 4U | $94,300.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | R P Whelan | 61kg | 3:03.28 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3U | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GY | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 2:59.87 | - | 8 |
| 51.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/08/2025 | 60 | G3 OPEN 3U | $100,740.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 3:03.84 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/20 | 17/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | 4:24.63 | 2-1-4 | 17 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/15 | 09/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $313,650.00 | Chester | 3749m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 55.5kg | 4:05.76 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/18 | 29/03/2025 | 270 | HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 64.5kg | 2:46.32 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 02/07/2024 | 32 | HCP 3 | $27,750.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 62kg | 2:13.48 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/14 | 31/05/2024 | 208 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Down Royal | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 2:11.03 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 8/20 | 05/11/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $29,480.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Mikey Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:47.52 | - | 1 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Saint-Cloud in the G1 Prix Royal Oak October 26 over 3100m, soft track; 2 len behind Arrow Eagle carrying 59kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Limerick in the LR MARTIN MOLONY STAKES June 21 2025 over 2514m, 7 len behind Uluru carrying 61kg at $3.10. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 299 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 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN H 3U | $619,470.00 | Saint Cloud | 3100m | Soft | C Soumillon | 59kg | 3:23.68 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | 6 | G1 OPEN H 4U | $535,710.00 | Longchamp | 4000m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 4:34.74 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/30 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $1,103,310.00 | Curragh | 3419m | YS | Ronan Whelan | 64kg | 3:46.43 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GY | Ronan Whelan | 61.5kg | 2:59.87 | - | 4 |
| 21.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/22 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:59.16 | 2-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $208,120.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | W M Lordan | 62kg | 3:01.81 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | 252 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 2:45.59 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.13 |
| 11/24 | 12/10/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 62.5kg | 3:57.42 | - | 25 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 17/20 | 24/08/2024 | 99 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 62kg | 2:58.21 | 4-13-17 | 22 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $91,050.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | 3:01.16 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN 4U | $91,050.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | 3:11.84 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Ascot in the G2 Queen's Vase June 17 over 2816m, 4 len behind Limestone with 58kg at $13. On debut third of 10 at this track March 28 over 2011m, 4.5 len behind Shaihaan with 58.5kg at $13. Hard to fault if at his best.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/06/2026 | 32 | G2 OPEN 3 | $480,960.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Ben Coen | 58kg | 3:02.07 | 9-4-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | 31 | LR 3 | $91,800.00 | Navan | 2615m | Y | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 2:53.13 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:17.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.13 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | R M Mulligan | 58.5kg | 2:24.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |