Racecards
15:50 Curragh (IRE)
Michael John Kennedy Memorial Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) (Class 1)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €55,000 added
- Winner: €33,001
- 2nd: €11,001
- 3rd: €5,500
- 4th: €2,750
- Form 215-19
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 85
mid-division, 9th halfway, 7th entering straight, good headway on outer over 2f, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, disputed 2nd and no impression 1f out, 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace
- Form 175706
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey W J Lee
tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression
- Form 1126-32
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D P McDonogh
tracked leaders and close up early, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 5th under 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6897/17
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer David J Geary
- Jockey N G McCullagh
mid-division, took keen hold, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra
- Form 312-346
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey B M Coen
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 9-86566
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey R P Whelan
always towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra
Azazat (IRE)
22- Form 2-3127
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 101
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, disputed 2nd and no impression 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, kept on same pace
- Form 440153
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey R P Cleary
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra
- Form 4-2160
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
rear of mid-division, ran freely, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
Gozen (IRE)
309- Form 12-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey C T Keane
always towards rear, never a factor, ran very freely and restrained in rear after 3f, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra
- Form 3-16540
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey J A Heffernan
led early, headed after 2f, remained close up in 2nd, disputed halfway, pushed along and headed over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, 5th 1f out, no extra
- Form 19
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Sheehy
mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 213909
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey D McMonagle
held up in rear, 13th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 222142
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey G F Carroll
tracked leaders, led after 2f , joined halfway, led again over 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, 1.5 lengths lead 1f out, kept on well
- Form 114-897
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
NonRunner
Verdict
Azazat struggled in the Irish Oaks having gone close in a Group 3 at Cork earlier but edges this at the weights. She’s preferred to Kerkiyra, who gets a change of headgear after defeats in Listed company, while Didn'thavemuchtodo came up short when favourite at Gowran last time. Red Riding Hood makes most appeal of the three exposed Ballydoyle fillies but GOZEN has plenty of scope on her reappearance. The latter finished runner-up in a Group 3 here at the end of last year and entries in Group 1 and Group 2 races next month suggesting she’s improved in the interim.
Formwatch
Alanya (FR) 10-1 (9-1) Dwelt slightly and pushed along early, soon tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 7th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Coeur d'Or (9-8) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Any Dream Will Do (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, travelling well in mid-division when not clear run 2f out, pushed along in 6th when again not clear run under 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Golden Spangle (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Didn'thavemuchtodo (IRE) 11-8fav (9-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead and pushed along 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 5, hd behind Navagio (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f sft in Jul.
Getawiggleon (FR) 40-1 (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 7th closing stages, never a factor, 7th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Indian Wish (9-12) at Killarney 1m lst fll stks (1) Yielding in Jul.
Kerkiyra (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up, towards rear halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Layfayette (9-9) at Limerick 1m 4f lst stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
Pale Iris (IRE) 80-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Jackie Oh (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f Grp 3 fll stks (1) sft in Jul.
Azazat (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division and 5th halfway, took closer order from 3f out, soon briefly went 3rd, ridden and weakened from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Savethelastdance (9-2) at Curragh 1m 4f Grp 1 fll (1) sft in Jul.
Clever And Cool (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Hooded to load, tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression on winner inside final furlong and kept on same pace, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Warrior Brave (9-10) at Naas 7f sft in Jul.
Curvature (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) last of 10, 16l behind Immensitude (8-11) at ParisLongchamp 1m 1f lst stks gd in May.
Gozen (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Held up in touch in 6th, ridden in close 5th on outer 2f out, 5th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd close home, never nearer, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Lumiere Rock (9-2) at Curragh 1m Grp 3 fll stks (1) sft in Oct.
Lambada (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 7th 2f out, weakened, 10th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Shamida (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Maxux (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Dwelt slightly, raced in rear, 9th halfway, edged right and ridden 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, never a factor, last of 9, 7 3/4l behind Library (9-2) at Naas 1m 2f lst fll (1) gd in Jun.
Red Riding Hood (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd after 3f, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 6th 1f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 10l behind Shamida (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Unless (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Pushed along early and tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Indian Wish (9-12) at Killarney 1m lst fll stks (1) Yielding in Jul.
Flame Of Eire (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up in 6th, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor, last of 7, 7 1/4l behind Moon De Vega (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 1f lst stks (1) gd in Jun.