June 29 / 14.55 Curragh

14.55

Good

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to Irish Derby winner Sovereign could not have been more impressive in landing a C&D maiden last month; holds entries in races as varied as the Juddmonte International and Goodwood Cup; could be anything and looks capable of plenty of improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Jan Brueghel

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Dual Group 1 winner who has a record of 6-9 overall and had a mitigating factor (set an unsuitably steady pace) in his 2025 King George defeat in sole C&D attempt; played a distant second fiddle last time when bidding for a Coronation Cup double at Epsom but nothing behind the winner showed their form in the rain-soaked conditions; the peak form he showed when beating Calandagan 12 months earlier gives him a big chance in this field.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Jan Brueghel

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

High-class performer who has a record of 6-8 overall and 2-3 at Group 1 level, adding to his 2024 St Leger win when knuckling down the better to beat Calandagan in this contest (good to soft) 12 months ago; combination of cheekpieces and setting an unsuitably steady pace perhaps contributed to his King George defeat behind that rival; reappearance success in the Ormonde at Chester (1m5f, good) sets him up nicely for another Coronation Cup bid.

11/4

Form: 114-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Not many end up in a Curragh Group 3 via a Tramore maiden hurdle; followed up that win with a ready and repeat success in a 1m1f conditions contest at Gowran; only defeat on the Flat came behind Self Belief in last year's Meld Stakes; not easy to assess but others look more likely.
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1st

7

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 4y

16:25 Curragh

Trustyourinstinct

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven wins on the Flat, also a winning hurdler; landed Gowran conditions race (9.5f, yielding) for a third time last month; has chased home the smart Purview on two occasions at this venue this season; got closer over 1m2f three weeks ago, than in a 1m4f event in May.

10/1

2nd

5

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Trustyourinstinct

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-time winner on the Flat; landed Gowran conditions race (9.5f, yielding) for the third year running on latest; won lesser renewal of this race last season (good) but was no match for Purview in 1m4f Listed heat here on penultimate; hard to see him turning that around, but generally reliable and place chance.

15/2

1st

4

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

19:43 Gowran Park

Trustyourinstinct

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won this race in 2023 and 2024; good form early last season, recording back-to-back wins in Listed/Group 3 contests at the Curragh over 1m4f/1m2f on good; hasn't hit top stride yet this season but is top-rated here; he would prefer decent ground but has form on soft.

1/2

33/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 143

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Good enough to win a heavy ground maiden at Leopardstown on debut in April; has fared well in stakes company twice since; finishing a solid third in the Gallinule over C&D last time; plenty more needed here but going the right way, even if he might just want further.
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3

(7)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:40 York

Ecureuil Secret

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed in Group 3/Listed races last year for Edward O'Grady and bolted up in handicap at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last month on second start for this yard; unable to reproduce that form in Listed race at Royal Ascot but maybe didn't handle the fast ground; could go well if conditions suit.

25/1

10th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Ecureuil Secret

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed at Group 3 and Listed level last year; recorded a really smart handicap performance when making his second start for Richard Fahey a winning one on reappearance at the recent Epsom Derby meeting (1m2f, good to soft), pulling 4l clear; a fairly quick turnaround is a slight worry after such a big effort but he's bang there on form; has raced only on going softer than good.

8/1

1st

3

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ecureuil Secret

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, heavy) last April on debut for Edward O'Grady; minor honours in his two Group 3s and three Listed events, on last two occasions bang there on testing ground over about 1m4f in France (stable debut latest); starts new season gelded and needs a second look.

12/1

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4th
2 (6)
Bolster

11/2

Form: 100-11 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced but decidedly useful colt; has won both of his starts this season, most notably when landing a valuable handicap at Epsom's Derby meeting; his preference for an ease in the ground though would appear a significant negative.
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9th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Bolster

9st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Four wins in 2024 included this race on good to soft, with the other three on soft; performed near his best only a couple of times last season, which has been followed by gelding and wind operations; also now wears first-time headgear; some warning signals and he's not slipped far in the weights.

12/1

2

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Bolster

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Ended last season with a couple of soft-ground wins, including edging out Peace Man in this; back to near best when fourth off top weight in warm Glorious Goodwood handicap (good) and not disgraced when fifth in Longchamp Group 3 and Goodwood Listed event since; one of two solid contenders for connections.

9/1

2

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Bolster

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Ended last season with a couple of soft-ground wins, including edging out Peace Man in this; back to near best when fourth off top weight in warm Glorious Goodwood handicap (good) and not disgraced when fifth in Longchamp Group 3 and Goodwood Listed event since; one of two solid contenders for connections.

9/1

5th
1 (8)
Self Belief

10/1

Form: 5177-4 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner, including an average renewal of the Group 3 Meld Stakes last July; solid enough effort on good ground in a 1m1f Listed at Leopardstown a few weeks ago; more needed here though.
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5th

3

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Self Belief

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

raced in fourth, outpaced and dropped to rear under 2f out, soon no extra

16/1

4th

3

(3)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Self Belief

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed winner over 1m2f here at three; won weak renewal of this race last year when beating three rivals; held since, including over C&D behind Tarawa last month; 5lb better with that filly for a 3l defeat; suited by soft, handles good but fast ground may count against him.

10/1

6th
8 (5)
Wendla

4/1

Form: 26-161

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly this year, winning twice and probably showing that she prefers good ground when landing the Group 3 1,000 Guineas trial at Leopardstown last month; has to show that she stays this trip but very much respected if she does.
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7th

9

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Wendla

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

midfield, towards rear 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

100/1

5th

5

(8)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Wendla

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

midfield, headway under 2f out, no extra and lost fourth towards finish

6/1

6th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 35y

18:15 Leopardstown

Wendla

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

pressed leader, briefly disputed lead soon after start, challenging over 1f out, lost position when short of room and hampered 1f out, soon weakened

5/1

Form: 1236-1

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Returned to action when just lasting out in a 1m1f fillies Listed at Gowran last month; behind Self Belief in last year's Meld Stakes but does handle good ground; needs to improve to win this though.
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8th

5

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:52 Leopardstown

Empress Of Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Handled heavy ground when winning a Listed race at Gowran on seasonal debut; raced too keenly and had an off-day when attempting 1m2f at the Curragh in June; 97-rated filly is up against it in this company.

20/1

7th

5

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Empress Of Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Returned to action when just lasting out in a 1m1f fillies Listed at Gowran last month; behind Self Belief in last year's Meld Stakes but does handle good ground; needs to improve to win this though.

12/1

1st

2

(6)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

18:50 Gowran Park

Empress Of Beauty

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Debut maiden winner over C&D a year ago beating the very useful Thunder Roll; narrowly denied in a 1m2f Listed race at Naas; again emerged with credit when third (four runners) in the Group 3 Meld Stakes at Leopardstown; failed to reproduce that form at Naas on final outing.

5/1

20/1

Form: 12-150 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when landing the Irish Lincoln on heavy on opening day here in March; ran with credit in the Doncaster equivalent a week later; not at his best in a premier handicap here last month; deserves to step up in grade but probably better with cut in the ground; should be okay over the trip.
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15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.20
Straight Forecast €8.31
Trifecta €57.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bolster

SPOTLIGHT:

Jan Brueghel

The Irish Sun:

Jan Brueghel

TOPSPEED:

Bolster

POSTDATA:

Bolster