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Sat 12th Aug

Formscan By John O'Riordan - DIEGO VELAZQUEZ, a Frankel half-brother to Broome and Point Lonsdale, very much catches the eye on racecourse debut. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt holds all the right entries in the major backend Group races. Connections will almost certainly be expecting this well bred sort to go in at the first time of asking. Artful Approach ran green on his recent debut at Killarney but showed enough to suggest an ordinary maiden is within his compass. The horse immediately in front of him has since gone on to win in this grade. Surfers Paradise, a half-brother to two black type horses is another debutant that should be noted on his first outing. The Joseph O'Brien-trained Ten Sovereigns colt is bred to appreciate this trip at an early stage of his career.

15
6
Artful Approach (IRE) ch g 9-7

Mehmas (IRE)-Art Festival(New Approach)

(26) (Shamrock Thoroughbreds)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Artful Approach (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Halberd (GB)1
17th Jul 2023 Killarney(1m 20yds, Flat Maiden, Yielding) Artful Approach (IRE) 6th (66/1 9-7) R P Whelan 3.25L in front of Halberd (GB) 9th (12/1 9-7) C T Keane (13 ran)
sp
28
Barnso (GB) ch g 9-7

Belardo (IRE)-Hayed(Azamour)

(Burkes & Syders)

46
05
Burn The Bridges (IRE) ch g 9-7

Dandy Man (IRE)-Melabelle(Style Vendome)

(24) (Big Tree Syndicate)

53
Diego Velazquez (IRE) b c 9-7

Frankel (GB)-Sweepstake(Acclamation)

(Sam Sangster)

77
97
Halberd (GB) gr c 9-7

Showcasing (GB)-Battlement(Dansili)

(16) (Juddmonte)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Halberd (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ringside Timing (IRE)1
27th Jul 2023 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Soft, yielding in places) Ringside Timing (IRE) 5th (33/1 9-7) R P Cleary 8.50L in front of Halberd (GB) 7th (18/1 9-7) G F Carroll (9 ran)
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Artful Approach (IRE)1
17th Jul 2023 Killarney(1m 20yds, Flat Maiden, Yielding) Artful Approach (IRE) 6th (66/1 9-7) R P Whelan 3.25L in front of Halberd (GB) 9th (12/1 9-7) C T Keane (13 ran)
sp
913
Old Faithful (FR) b c 9-7

Siyouni (FR)-Sapa Inca(Galileo)

(Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg,Brant)

102
753
Ringside Timing (IRE) b g 9-7

Dawn Approach (IRE)-Ringside Humour(Teofilo)

(12) (Mrs J S Bolger)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ringside Timing (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Halberd (GB)1
27th Jul 2023 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Soft, yielding in places) Ringside Timing (IRE) 5th (33/1 9-7) R P Cleary 8.50L in front of Halberd (GB) 7th (18/1 9-7) G F Carroll (9 ran)
sp
1112
Rocking Tree (IRE) b g 9-7

Kodiac (GB)-Rocktique(Rock Hard Ten)

(Teme Valley)

1211
Surfers Paradise (IRE) b g 9-7

Ten Sovereigns (IRE)-Roselita(Sadler's Wells)

(Michael Tabor, Mrs John Magnier & Derrick Smith)

131
Go On Go On Uhavit (GB) b f 9-2

Eqtidaar (IRE)-Capella's Song(Oratorio)

(Clearys Syndicate)

1410
Queen Of Thunder (IRE) ch f 9-2

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Skill Set(Mastercraftsman)

(Mr Jaber Abdullah)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
2
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2022 - Al Riffa(1/2Fav), 2020 - Thunder Moon(10/1)
1
Aidan Anthony Howard
2019 - Lady Jane Wilde(66/1)
1
Mrs John Harrington
2021 - Cowboy Justice(2/1Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
D P McDonogh
2020 - Thunder Moon(10/1)
1
Dylan Browne McMonagle
2022 - Al Riffa(1/2Fav)
1
N G McCullagh
2019 - Lady Jane Wilde(66/1)
1
S Foley
2021 - Cowboy Justice(2/1Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
4
2yo
2022 - Al Riffa(1/2Fav), 2021 - Cowboy Justice(2/1Fav), 2020 - Thunder Moon(10/1), 2019 - Lady Jane Wilde(66/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Dragon Pulse (IRE)
2019 - Lady Jane Wilde(66/1)
1
Lope De Vega (IRE)
2021 - Cowboy Justice(2/1Fav)
1
Wootton Bassett (GB)
2022 - Al Riffa(1/2Fav)
1
Zoffany (IRE)
2020 - Thunder Moon(10/1)

Probable SP 11/8 Diego Velazquez, 6/1 Surfers Paradise, 13/2 Old Faithful, 8/1 Ringside Timing, 10/1 Rocking Tree, Artful Approach, 12/1 Guildenstern, Masoun, Queen Of Thunder, 20/1 Halberd, Barnso, 50/1 Go On Go On Uhavit, Burn The Bridges, 66/1 Begleys Forge.

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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.