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Formscan By John O'Riordan - YOSEMITE VALLEY disappointed somewhat when a beaten odds on favourite on his belated return at Navan last month. However, on the form of his final juvenile start, when runner-up in the Group 2 Anglesey Stakes at this track, he is very much the one to beat. It is surely worth giving the Donnacha O'Brien-trained colt another chance in a race that appears his for the taking. Alexander John was highly tried after reaching the frame in a couple of maidens here as a juvenile. He, too, should be capable of winning in this grade at some point. First Gentleman has been largely disappointing since making a promising debut at this track back in April. The Jessica Harrington-trained gelding has at least picked up plenty of valuable experience which can stand to him now.

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Alexander John (IRE) 3,b c 9-8

Dick Whittington (IRE)-Central Force(Pivotal)

ts5(30) (Luke Comer)
Rated 84

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Alexander John (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
First Gentleman (IRE)1
16th Apr 2023 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) First Gentleman (IRE) 3rd (8/1 9-8) S Foley 6.13L in front of Alexander John (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-8 Rated 72) N M Crosse (18 ran)
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First Gentleman (IRE) 3,b g 9-8

Camacho (GB)-Floriade(Invincible Spirit)

bl2(32) (Mr R Moore)
Rated 74

Head to Head

In the last 3 years First Gentleman (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Alexander John (IRE)1
16th Apr 2023 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) First Gentleman (IRE) 3rd (8/1 9-8) S Foley 6.13L in front of Alexander John (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-8 Rated 72) N M Crosse (18 ran)
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Probable SP 11/10 Yosemite Valley, 4/1 Vera's Secret, 5/1 Alexander John, 10/1 First Gentleman, Loma Larnee, Charlie Brow'n, 12/1 Never Cry Never, 25/1 Un Bacio Ancora, 33/1 Nouvel Espoir, 50/1 A Day In Deauville.

Previous Years
2022 Life In Colour 3 9-3 R P Cleary 9/2 (W McCreery) (Drawn 8)
2021 Jeroboam 3 9-7 J A Heffernan 2/1 (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 6)
2020 Midnight Fire 3 9-7 M A Gallagher 7/2 (Edward P Harty) (Drawn 9)
2019 Royal Canford 3 9-0 W J Lee 3/1Fav (W McCreery) (Drawn 12)

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
6
34
17

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien/G M Ryan
2
11
18

A Oliver/W J Lee
1
9
11

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Mrs John Harrington
6
54
11

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
5
36
13

A Oliver
2
28
7

J A Stack
1
13
7

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W J Lee
9
72
12

S Foley
6
53
11

B M Coen
5
41
12

L T McAteer
5
39
12

G M Ryan
2
24
8

C D Hayes
2
42
4

D P McDonogh
2
35
5

Siobhan Rutledge
1
16
6

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Curragh

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Mrs John Harrington
125
1356
9

A Oliver
23
526
4

J A Stack
22
327
7

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
19
210
9

John James Feane
18
248
7

T J O'Mara
5
208
2

Luke Comer
2
218
1

Gillian Scott
2
28
7

C W J Farrell
1
29
3

James M Barcoe
0
22
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Curragh

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D P McDonogh
164
2073
8

S Foley
133
1457
9

C D Hayes
130
1888
7

W J Lee
126
1451
9

B M Coen
31
405
8

N M Crosse
22
356
6

G M Ryan
22
404
5

L T McAteer
15
266
6

Siobhan Rutledge
3
119
3

Andrew Joseph Slattery
3
93
3

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Curragh

Horse
Wins
Runs
Alexander John (IRE)
0
6
First Gentleman (IRE)
0
1
Yosemite Valley (GB)
0
2
Un Bacio Ancora (IRE)
0
2