September 10 / 16.35 Curragh

16.35

Good

Comer Group International Irish St. Leger (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £302654.87
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 4 runners
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Comer Group International Irish St. Leger (Group 1)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70

Form: 17-274 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Strong staying type who won the Queen's Vase and the St Leger last season; three outings in Cup races this year, kicking off encouragingly with second in Yorkshire Cup; disappointed in Ascot Gold Cup; better when fourth at Goodwood, two short heads behind runner-up Emily Dickinson; 1m6f probably close to his optimum.
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1st

2

(2)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Eldar Eldarov

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

travelled strongly, prominent, went second after 1f, going best when shaken up to lead 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on well, easily

11/4

4th

4

(8)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Goodwood

Eldar Eldarov

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

midfield in chasing group, some headway 3f out

8/1

OUR TIP

11/10

Form: 11111- CD

Last run: 344 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Developed into a star stayer last season, with a perfect 6-6 record; 2m4f Ascot Gold Cup win was followed by victories in the 2m Goodwood Cup and this race before he signed off with a remarkable 20l win (achieved despite handling sharply to the left) in testing conditions over 2m4f in the Prix du Cadran; reported in fine shape for his delayed reappearance.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:23 Leopardstown

Kyprios

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Champion stayer of recent years attempts to win this for the third time in the last four years; unblemished record last season included wins at the highest level in Ascot and Goodwood Cups, Irish St Leger and Prix Du Cadran; reappeared for traditional Vintage Crop win at Navan last month and another straightforward task here en route to Ascot.

1/10

1st

1

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:23 Leopardstown

Kyprios

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Champion stayer of recent years attempts to win this for the third time in the last four years; unblemished record last season included wins at the highest level in Ascot and Goodwood Cups, Irish St Leger and Prix Du Cadran; reappeared for traditional Vintage Crop win at Navan last month and another straightforward task here en route to Ascot.

1/10

1st

1

(7)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:25 Navan

Kyprios

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, pushed along under 3f out, challenging under 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, ran on well and went clear final 110yds

1/3

Form: 12/312

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Winner and Group 3-placed at three when trained by Aidan O'Brien; useful hurdler for Joseph O'Brien last season after a long absence; has done well since returning to the Flat this term; placed in Group races on either side of a resolute winning display in the Queen Alexandra Stakes; big task at this level,
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18th

3

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Dawn Rising

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner ran a huge race in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, gd-fm) last October, beaten just 1.25l into second; just 1lb higher here but hasn't really fired in three runs this term and this trip looks on the sharp side.

33/1

8th

1

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Dawn Rising

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart dual-purpose performer but on losing run since November 2024; excellent second in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last October but well below best in three runs this term and this trip looks far too sharp; others appeal more.

18/1

7th

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Dawn Rising

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; recent run here was over an inadequate trip, more expected of here and seemingly McMonagle's pick.

10/1

12/1

Form: 64-167 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps in the early part of last season; showed much-improved form to win a 1m6f Group 3 at Leopardstown in May on his seasonal debut; failed to handle soft ground when sixth behind Emily Dickinson over C&D in July; respectable display when seventh in the Ebor, but this is very demanding; first time with cheekpieces.
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20th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Yashin

12st 0lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Jessica Bedi

Ex-Jessica Harrington/Michael Bell; winner at Group 3 level for his two former trainers; despite reduced mark, does not look well handicapped at this stage; stable debut.

50/1

14th

7

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Yashin

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Ex-Irish 7yo; won a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 over 2m here in April 2025 on his stable debut but failed to kick on and he needed to run a lot better than he did at Newmarket in early May (1m6f) to be seriously considered here; the hood and blinkers are new additions.

50/1

Non-runners

Emily Dickinson

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €4.60
Straight Forecast €6.02
Trifecta €8.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kyprios

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kyprios

TOPSPEED:

Kyprios

POSTDATA:

Kyprios

The Irish Sun:

Kyprios