Gowran Park Race 5 - Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes (Listed)
SERGEI DIAGHILEV (3) is worth giving another chance after failing to justify favouritism when ninth over 1207m at Ascot last time by 4.5L. Capable of bouncing back among this company. CITY OF DUBAI (1) made a highly encouraging start with a winning debut trying 1609m at Killarney. Open to improvement. BELLESQUE (5) showed plenty of determination to break her maiden at Leopardstown last time. Lightly raced so further progress expected. She commands respect. VENETIAN POWER (4) also arrives on the back of a Killarney success where he got the job done by 0.5L. Another bold showing is expected. Shortlist.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.5 len at Killarney July 13 over 1609m defeating Francillon carrying 60.5kg at $9. In form and looks a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:44.61 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field at Killarney on July 15 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Venetian Power with 60kg at $4. The start before that scored a big 5.5 len win at Bellewstown July 3 over 1609m defeating High Morals with 58.5kg at $4. Would have to improve further.
Last Starts 24 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 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | 2 | $42,670.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 60kg | 1:46.05 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:40.61 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Scott Mccullagh | 60kg | 1:33.07 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 0.5 len at Curragh May 23 over 1207m defeating Switching Sides with 59.5kg at $1.70. Last start 9th of 25 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes on June 17 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind King Of Cloughan carrying 58kg at $3.80. Top chance despite the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25 | 17/06/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:13.34 | 19-21-9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 8 at Curragh on June 27 over 1408m, 6 len behind Giant Sequoia with 59.5kg at $15. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Killarney July 15 over 1609m defeating Full Volume with 61kg at $5.50. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 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 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | 2 | $42,670.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:46.05 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:26.96 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 57kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 13 at Leopardstown on July 9 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Maire Rua carrying 58kg at $4.50. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Leopardstown July 16 over 1609m defeating So Lovely with 58kg at $2. In form and worth following up.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:43.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:30.13 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run favourite; won by 3.5 len at Leopardstown July 23 over 1408m defeating Citrus Springs carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Leopardstown on July 16 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Ballyskeagh carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Tougher this time and needs to improve if she is to play a role.
Last Starts 16 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 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $44,820.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | 1:26.78 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 16/07/2026 | 16 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | 1:31.08 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 30/06/2026 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 31 | SELL 2 | $51,700.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 54.5kg | 1:31.65 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | 1:34.53 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |