August 10 / 15.25 Curragh

15.25

Good

FBD Hotels And Resorts Heritage Hotel Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £28217.39
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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FBD Hotels And Resorts Heritage Hotel Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 34-120 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
C&D Group 3 winner as a juvenile before Coventry fourth and a couple of solid enough efforts at Group 1 level; has kicked on this term, winning a Listed race at Navan before he was beaten a head by Bucanero Fuerte; didn't beat a rival in the Commonwealth Cup last time but that run was too bad to be true and he may bounce back on home soil.
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12th

10

(15)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced near side, towards rear

20/1

14th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bounced back from his flop in the Commonwealth Cup to rally to win the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Kind Of Blue a narrow second); won his maiden on soft going; this 3yo was better than ever last time but needs another step forward today.

14/1

1st

9

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led towards far side, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied when led again inside final 110yds, all out

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1143 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Getting better with each run, winning his first two in novice company on turf in Britain before a 4l fourth to Inisherin despite showing signs of inexperience; more professional attitude when beaten a length in the Hackwood Stakes at Haydock and surely more to come on just his fifth career start.
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2nd

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Kind Of Blue

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

Very smart performer whose Group 1 record features a win on Champions Day at Ascot (6f, soft) in 2024 and second-place finishes in the last two runnings of the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good); leading player at the weights, assuming he's in top form (disappointing back at Ascot when last seen).

11/2

5

(18)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kind Of Blue

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race on soft ground last season; slow to get going this term but he shaped as if coming to the boil when second of 17 to Big Mojo in the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) six weeks ago, finishing well after being hampered; Ascot suits him and he looks primed for another bold bid.

6/1

6

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Kind Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Highly progressive 3yo last season, going very close in this race (good) before winning the Group 1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft); hasn't hit the same heights this season but last month's third in a Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good) was a major step back in the right direction and he may be able to build on it; he's one to consider.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 433316 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Got the better of Ano Syra before a respectable sixth behind Big Gossey but has a fair amount to find here.
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7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

Form: 546961 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
All six of his turf wins have come at this venue and has hit the crossbar at Pattern level three times here too; only sixth in this last year but was back to something like his best when winning a value handicap here three weeks ago and he's a solid each-way player.
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2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

9th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.

25/1

5/1

Form: 6-1183 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
C&D Group 2 winner as a juvenile and firmly back on track this year, returned with a facile success in a conditions race before confirming that promise in a Listed race at Haydock (both over 7f); form dipped when beaten 5l in Royal Ascot Group 1 but gave it a good go from the front at Deauville since, picked off by a couple that had been more patiently ridden including Electric Storm; wing draw in stall one possibly not ideal but should be in the mix.
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25th

9

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shartash

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Thereabouts in 6f Group races in France and Ireland last summer, including on good to firm, and has shed a few pounds with his mark since; hampered on last two AW starts and not discounted back on turf in first-time cheekpieces for yard that won this with 22-1 shot Saint Lawrence (also runs today) in 2023.

16/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

6/1

Form: 11-212 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Kicked off her career with two AW wins at Kempton last year and has looked progressive this campaign, hitting the crossbar in a Listed race at Bath on return before going one better in a Listed race at Haydock; career best when just in front of Shartash in a Group 3 at Deauville since and has more upside than that rival on just her sixth career start; sire's progeny usually go on this quicker surface and one for the shortlist.
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1

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Electric Storm

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Tate

Two Listed wins to her name; ran well in the 5f Temple Stakes at Haydock in May; disappointed when favourite at Ayr three weeks ago (5f, good; behind First Instinct); career best required.

8/1

1

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

17:55 Ayr

Electric Storm

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: James Tate

Likeable 5yo with four wins from 11 attempts, including in Listed race at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April; far from disgraced in face of stiff task in Group 2 at Haydock last time; leading contender.

11/4

7

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Electric Storm

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

6f fillies' Listed winner here (soft) last May and placed in Group 3 races subsequently; reappeared with Listed win against fillies and mares at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April and had an excuse (high draw) when below par behind Mgheera at Longchamp two weeks ago; however, needs a career best.

10/1

Form: -43925 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over 5f who is equally as effective at this trip; just touched off in a C&D Listed race here on her penultimate start before a 3l defeat in a 5f Group 2; will need a career best to land this but had a few of these in behind when third in the Greenlands Stakes back in May and first-time cheekpieces could eke out more.
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2nd

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

led, soon joined, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

13/2

7th

9

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

in touch with leaders

16/1

11th

12

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

raced near side, midfield

66/1

Form: 0-9288 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Speedy sort and dual Group 3 winner in his pomp; Listed second at Naas over 5f was promising earlier in the season but hasn't built on that in two subsequent starts here; wears first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces.
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1st

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company.

Evs

1st

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Twilight Jet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Smart in his prime; not the same force now but the pick of his 6f form on turf and AW in 2025 would give him a good shout; others are safer all the same.

14/1

16/1

Form: 145344 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; some solid runs this season, returning with an AW success and not beaten far in any of his Pattern starts since; back up in trip after career best fourth at Group 2 level here latest; has an each-way shout.
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4th

5

(7)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jakajaro

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

He's got back on track in a major way in 5f handicaps this spring, winning at Newmarket then impressively making all in a big field at York last week (both on good ground; effective on soft early in career); back up in grade this afternoon but this thriving 5yo could be capable of another bold bid.

8/1

1st

2

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Jakajaro

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Snapped a lengthy losing sequence when making virtually all to win at Newmarket (5f, good) last month on his reappearance; he needs to back up that performance but did it comfortably last time and, following a 5lb rise, remains well treated on his historic exploits; a possible.

12/1

40/1

Form: -04130 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
A pretty consistent sort who was 6l behind Big Gossey here in a handicap last time when giving 4lb away; hard to see him turning that form around and as his rating suggests, seems up against it.
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18th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.

9/1

9th

2

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons.

9/2

10/1

Form: 2-2409

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Norfolk winner last year after two promising runs here and went on to a half length defeat to Big Evs at the Breeders' Cup; however, has struggled badly since returning from a brief stint in America at the start of the year; needs to bounce back in a big way.
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9th

10

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Valiant Force

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent over 5f in February; has struggled since then, most recently last Sunday at Naas; out of his depth here.

50/1

9th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Valiant Force

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield, Newcastle and when 7.5l behind Keke in a 6f handicap here last time; others arrive in better form.

14/1

10th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Valiant Force

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield and Newcastle the last twice and others arrive in better form.

10/1

Non-runners

Moss Tucker, Torivega

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €27.00
Straight Forecast €22.79
Trifecta €194.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kind Of Blue

POSTDATA:

Shartash

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kind Of Blue

TOPSPEED:

Kind Of Blue

The Irish Sun:

Kind Of Blue