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Going - Good (Straight Crse); Good, Good to Firm in places (Round). Fine
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Formscan By Gary Carson - SIR ALFIE doesn’t look badly treated off his mark of 85 and Nicola Burns taking 7lb off the top-weight is a big help. The Dark Angel colt won his maiden at Down Royal back in June and that form has worked out well. He has run two solid races since, most recently when third off this mark in a rated contest at Cork. Raphello lost out narrowly in a Sligo maiden 10 days ago and he could be the danger now trying handicap company for the first time. Believe In Glory, third in a maiden over in Beverley last time, is another to consider further down the weights.

14
4143
Sir Alfie (IRE) b c 10-3

Dark Angel (IRE)-Torricella(Double Schwartz)

(22) (Mehran Partnership)
Rated 85

21
3762
Raphello (IRE) b c 9-11

Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Floriade(Invincible Spirit)

(10) bf (Barry Fowler)
Rated 79

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Raphello (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Baker Blue (GB)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Baker Blue (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4) S Foley 2.50L in front of Raphello (IRE) 7th (12/1 9-3) M W Hassett (13 ran)
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Believe In Glory (IRE)2
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Raphello (IRE) 7th (12/1 9-3) M W Hassett 4.19L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 12th (18/1 8-9) N G McCullagh (13 ran)
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6th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Raphello (IRE) 3rd (11/1 9-7) Dylan Browne McMonagle .25L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 4th (25/1 8-8) N G McCullagh (11 ran)
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Monte Vista (IRE)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Monte Vista (IRE) 6th (7/1 8-13) G M Ryan 1.25L in front of Raphello (IRE) 7th (12/1 9-3) M W Hassett (13 ran)
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Profit Centre (GB)1
25th Jul 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Straight: good to firm, good in places Round: good, good to firm in places) Profit Centre (GB) 4th (15/2 9-5) R P Whelan 1.03L in front of Raphello (IRE) 6th (10/1 9-9) Dylan Browne McMonagle (14 ran)
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32
3355
Baker Blue (GB) b g 9-8

Ardad (IRE)-Divinity(Dutch Art)

(45) (Mlle L Mars/mm A Brereton)
Rated 76

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Baker Blue (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Enthusiastically (IRE)2
2nd Jul 2025 Tipperary(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places (Sprint); Good to Firm, Good in places (Round)) Baker Blue (GB) 5th (11/2 9-7) S Foley 5.53L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 12th (33/1 9-2) G M Ryan (12 ran)
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7th Jun 2025 Navan(5f , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Good in places) Baker Blue (GB) 5th (8/1 9-7) S Foley 9.06L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 11th (12/1 9-2) G M Ryan (12 ran)
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Raphello (IRE)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Baker Blue (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4) S Foley 2.50L in front of Raphello (IRE) 7th (12/1 9-3) M W Hassett (13 ran)
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Believe In Glory (IRE)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Baker Blue (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4) S Foley 6.69L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 12th (18/1 8-9) N G McCullagh (13 ran)
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Monte Vista (IRE)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Baker Blue (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4) S Foley 1.25L in front of Monte Vista (IRE) 6th (7/1 8-13) G M Ryan (13 ran)
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Profit Centre (GB)1
2nd Jul 2025 Tipperary(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places (Sprint); Good to Firm, Good in places (Round)) Baker Blue (GB) 5th (11/2 9-7) S Foley 1.75L in front of Profit Centre (GB) 9th (50/1 9-7) R P Whelan (12 ran)
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43
5949
Profit Centre (GB) b g 9-6

Profitable (IRE)-Extra Mile(Frankel)

(7) (Mrs Pauline Condon)
Rated 74

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Profit Centre (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Enthusiastically (IRE)1
2nd Jul 2025 Tipperary(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places (Sprint); Good to Firm, Good in places (Round)) Profit Centre (GB) 9th (50/1 9-7) R P Whelan 3.78L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 12th (33/1 9-2) G M Ryan (12 ran)
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Baker Blue (GB)1
2nd Jul 2025 Tipperary(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places (Sprint); Good to Firm, Good in places (Round)) Baker Blue (GB) 5th (11/2 9-7) S Foley 1.75L in front of Profit Centre (GB) 9th (50/1 9-7) R P Whelan (12 ran)
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Raphello (IRE)1
25th Jul 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Straight: good to firm, good in places Round: good, good to firm in places) Profit Centre (GB) 4th (15/2 9-5) R P Whelan 1.03L in front of Raphello (IRE) 6th (10/1 9-9) Dylan Browne McMonagle (14 ran)
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Simmering Seas (IRE)1
9th Aug 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 4) Profit Centre (GB) 9th (14/1 9-7) R P Whelan 11.75L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 24th (25/1 9-2) G M Ryan (28 ran)
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Cisterna (IRE)1
9th Aug 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 4) Profit Centre (GB) 9th (14/1 9-7) R P Whelan 3.25L in front of Cisterna (IRE) 15th (40/1 9-7) Andrew Joseph Slattery (28 ran)
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510
645
Monte Vista (IRE) ch f 9-5

Sioux Nation (USA)-Serenely(Australia)

(29) (Mrs A M O'Brien)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Monte Vista (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Baker Blue (GB)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Baker Blue (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4) S Foley 1.25L in front of Monte Vista (IRE) 6th (7/1 8-13) G M Ryan (13 ran)
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Raphello (IRE)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Monte Vista (IRE) 6th (7/1 8-13) G M Ryan 1.25L in front of Raphello (IRE) 7th (12/1 9-3) M W Hassett (13 ran)
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Believe In Glory (IRE)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Monte Vista (IRE) 6th (7/1 8-13) G M Ryan 5.44L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 12th (18/1 8-9) N G McCullagh (13 ran)
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Simmering Seas (IRE)1
5th Jul 2025 Naas(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Monte Vista (IRE) 4th (3/1 9-2) G M Ryan 4.75L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 8th (7/1 9-2) J M Sheridan (15 ran)
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612
4555
Award Ceremony (IRE) b f 9-1

No Nay Never (USA)-Actress(Declaration Of War)

hd2(10) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier)
Rated 69

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Award Ceremony (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Luna Beaux (IRE)2
6th Aug 2025 Sligo(6f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Award Ceremony (IRE) 5th (9/1 9-7 Rated 70) Jack Cleary 1.25L in front of Luna Beaux (IRE) 7th (50/1 8-11 Rated 55) C D Hayes (13 ran)
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10th May 2025 Naas(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Award Ceremony (IRE) 4th (9/2 9-2) G M Ryan 6.63L in front of Luna Beaux (IRE) 8th (200/1 9-2) C D Hayes (9 ran)
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Enthusiastically (IRE)1
6th Aug 2025 Sligo(6f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Award Ceremony (IRE) 5th (9/1 9-7 Rated 70) Jack Cleary 6.50L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 11th (10/1 9-0 Rated 58) G M Ryan (13 ran)
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79
450
Gelato (IRE) b f 8-13

Coulsty (IRE)-Dutch Desire(Dutch Art)

bl1(12) (Knobel McGrath Partnership)
Rated 67

88
860
Cisterna (IRE) b g 8-12

Mehmas (IRE)-Zarnitsa(Dubawi)

(7) (Alltheblues Syndicate)
Rated 66

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cisterna (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Simmering Seas (IRE)1
9th Aug 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 4) Cisterna (IRE) 15th (40/1 9-7) Andrew Joseph Slattery 8.50L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 24th (25/1 9-2) G M Ryan (28 ran)
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Profit Centre (GB)1
9th Aug 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 4) Profit Centre (GB) 9th (14/1 9-7) R P Whelan 3.25L in front of Cisterna (IRE) 15th (40/1 9-7) Andrew Joseph Slattery (28 ran)
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97
0263
Believe In Glory (IRE) b f 8-7

Invincible Army (IRE)-Believe Me Too(Make Believe)

ts1(18) (Mrs Pauline Condon)
Rated 61

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Believe In Glory (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Baker Blue (GB)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Baker Blue (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4) S Foley 6.69L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 12th (18/1 8-9) N G McCullagh (13 ran)
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Raphello (IRE)2
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Raphello (IRE) 7th (12/1 9-3) M W Hassett 4.19L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 12th (18/1 8-9) N G McCullagh (13 ran)
sp
6th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Raphello (IRE) 3rd (11/1 9-7) Dylan Browne McMonagle .25L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 4th (25/1 8-8) N G McCullagh (11 ran)
sp
Monte Vista (IRE)1
20th May 2025 Cork(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Monte Vista (IRE) 6th (7/1 8-13) G M Ryan 5.44L in front of Believe In Glory (IRE) 12th (18/1 8-9) N G McCullagh (13 ran)
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1011
980
Simmering Seas (IRE) b f 8-7

Sioux Nation (USA)-Cloudspin(Storm Cat)

ts1(7) (J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan)
Rated 58

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Simmering Seas (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Enthusiastically (IRE)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good) Enthusiastically (IRE) 7th (12/1 8-11) G M Ryan .56L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 9th (22/1 8-10) P A Harnett (14 ran)
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Monte Vista (IRE)1
5th Jul 2025 Naas(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Monte Vista (IRE) 4th (3/1 9-2) G M Ryan 4.75L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 8th (7/1 9-2) J M Sheridan (15 ran)
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Cisterna (IRE)1
9th Aug 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 4) Cisterna (IRE) 15th (40/1 9-7) Andrew Joseph Slattery 8.50L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 24th (25/1 9-2) G M Ryan (28 ran)
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Profit Centre (GB)1
9th Aug 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places after Race 4) Profit Centre (GB) 9th (14/1 9-7) R P Whelan 11.75L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 24th (25/1 9-2) G M Ryan (28 ran)
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115
7000
Enthusiastically (IRE) br f 8-7

Ten Sovereigns (IRE)-Inis Boffin(Danehill Dancer)

(10) (Sean Hayes)
Rated 54

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Enthusiastically (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Luna Beaux (IRE)1
6th Aug 2025 Sligo(6f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Luna Beaux (IRE) 7th (50/1 8-11 Rated 55) C D Hayes 5.25L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 11th (10/1 9-0 Rated 58) G M Ryan (13 ran)
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Award Ceremony (IRE)1
6th Aug 2025 Sligo(6f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Award Ceremony (IRE) 5th (9/1 9-7 Rated 70) Jack Cleary 6.50L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 11th (10/1 9-0 Rated 58) G M Ryan (13 ran)
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Baker Blue (GB)2
2nd Jul 2025 Tipperary(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places (Sprint); Good to Firm, Good in places (Round)) Baker Blue (GB) 5th (11/2 9-7) S Foley 5.53L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 12th (33/1 9-2) G M Ryan (12 ran)
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7th Jun 2025 Navan(5f , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Good in places) Baker Blue (GB) 5th (8/1 9-7) S Foley 9.06L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 11th (12/1 9-2) G M Ryan (12 ran)
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Simmering Seas (IRE)1
5th May 2025 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good) Enthusiastically (IRE) 7th (12/1 8-11) G M Ryan .56L in front of Simmering Seas (IRE) 9th (22/1 8-10) P A Harnett (14 ran)
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Profit Centre (GB)1
2nd Jul 2025 Tipperary(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places (Sprint); Good to Firm, Good in places (Round)) Profit Centre (GB) 9th (50/1 9-7) R P Whelan 3.78L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 12th (33/1 9-2) G M Ryan (12 ran)
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126
7087
Luna Beaux (IRE) b f 8-7

Saxon Warrior (JPN)-The Stalking Moon(Arcano)

(10) (Major Wintle Partnership)
Rated 54

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Luna Beaux (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Award Ceremony (IRE)2
6th Aug 2025 Sligo(6f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Award Ceremony (IRE) 5th (9/1 9-7 Rated 70) Jack Cleary 1.25L in front of Luna Beaux (IRE) 7th (50/1 8-11 Rated 55) C D Hayes (13 ran)
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10th May 2025 Naas(5f , Flat Maiden, Good, good to firm in places) Award Ceremony (IRE) 4th (9/2 9-2) G M Ryan 6.63L in front of Luna Beaux (IRE) 8th (200/1 9-2) C D Hayes (9 ran)
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Enthusiastically (IRE)1
6th Aug 2025 Sligo(6f 21yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Luna Beaux (IRE) 7th (50/1 8-11 Rated 55) C D Hayes 5.25L in front of Enthusiastically (IRE) 11th (10/1 9-0 Rated 58) G M Ryan (13 ran)
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Long Handicap Simmering Seas 8-4, Enthusiastically 8-0, Luna Beaux 8-0.

First Time - In a Flat Handicap Baker Blue, Believe In Glory, Cisterna, Sir Alfie, Raphello, Simmering Seas, Profit Centre, Monte Vista, Gelato. Blinkers Gelato. Tonguestrap Simmering Seas, Believe In Glory» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 3/1 Raphello, 5/1 Sir Alfie, 11/2 Baker Blue, 6/1 Monte Vista, 7/1 Award Ceremony, 10/1 Believe In Glory, 12/1 Simmering Seas, Profit Centre, 16/1 Gelato, 20/1 Enthusiastically, 25/1 Luna Beaux, Cisterna.

Previous Years
2024 Girl Like You 2 9-6 D P McDonogh 12/1 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien) (Drawn 12)
2023 Duplantis 2 8-7 L F Roche 14/1 (G M Lyons) (Drawn 9)
2022 Palace Gardens 2 9-0 W M Lordan 22/1 (Kevin Thomas Coleman) (Drawn 3)
2021 Arch Enemy 2 8-2 Wesley Joyce 11/1 (Michael Mulvany) (Drawn 17)
2020 Revolutme 2 8-12 D E Sheehy 16/1 (J P Murtagh) (Drawn 1)
2019 Chrysalism 2 7-11 A C Persse 6/1 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien) (Drawn 2)
2018 Lord Rapscallion 2 9-1 D P Linehan 7/1 (J P Murtagh) (Drawn 9)
2017 My Silver Nails 2 8-4 C D Hayes 14/1 (Michael Mulvany) (Drawn 1)
2016 I'm The Conquist 2 8-12 D P McDonogh 13/2 (Andrew Slattery) (Drawn 7)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Mrs John Harrington/S Foley
1
4
25

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
4
20
20

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
4
22
18

K J Condon
2
4
50

Andrew Slattery
2
25
8

Mrs John Harrington
1
9
11

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
S Foley
3
20
15

C D Hayes
2
18
11

J Pietropaolo
1
7
14

B M Coen
1
16
6

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Curragh

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
132
1185
11

G M Lyons
124
1309
9

Mrs John Harrington
124
1330
9

K J Condon
31
395
8

Andrew Slattery
23
346
7

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
15
194
8

Kieran P Cotter
8
173
5

Miss Kate McGivern
1
14
7

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Curragh

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
S Foley
132
1423
9

C D Hayes
129
1868
7

G F Carroll
61
925
7

Dylan Browne McMonagle
53
475
11

B M Coen
29
371
8

G M Ryan
21
391
5

M W Hassett
14
132
11

P A Harnett
4
89
4

Andrew Joseph Slattery
3
93
3

P McGettigan
3
38
8

Nicola Burns
2
29
7

J Pietropaolo
1
24
4

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Curragh

Horse
Wins
Runs
Profit Centre (GB)
0
1
Award Ceremony (IRE)
0
1
Cisterna (IRE)
0
2
Simmering Seas (IRE)
0
2
Enthusiastically (IRE)
0
1
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