17.15

1st

2

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Benvenuto Cellini

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Killarney maiden winner last July; impressed in a five-runner Group 2 at Leopardstown (1m) in September; only third behind stablemates Hawk Mountain and Action on heavy ground in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m) in October; stylishly won the Chester Vase, and led the four-strong Ballydoyle team at Epsom; never featured from off the pace after a controversial stalls incident; soft ground all against him then, and retains status as the selected of an unchanged Ballydoyle squad.

13/8

7

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Benvenuto Cellini

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Frankel colt who was dominant in a maiden last July, a Group 2 at Leopardstown (1m) in September and Group 3 Chester Vase (12.5f, good) one month ago; his free-flowing, long-striding action was seen to good effect in those races, but not on heavy ground when third in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m) in October; soft ground would also introduce something for him to prove but otherwise he brings strength of stamina and among the best form; if the ground is okay, a bold show looks assured.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Benvenuto Cellini

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Made all in a maiden last July and most impressive in four-runner Group 2 at Leopardstown (1m, good to yielding) in September; made favourite for the Derby on the back of that, and still has that position despite his third of five behind two stablemates when warm favourite for Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m) in October, which was on heavy ground; sister Giselle won last year's Lingfield Oaks Trial (Oaks fifth); their trainer is the first one to turn to for winners of these Chester Derby and Oaks trials; hard to beat.

1/2

2nd

3

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Endorsement

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Cheekpieces fitted in last two races; second to subsequent Derby winner Christmas Day in Group 3 Ballysax at Leopardstown (1m2f, good to yielding) in April and again finished close up in Group 3 Derby Trial over same C&D (good) before easy Listed win from the front there (1m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; holds leading form claims.

2/1

1st

2

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Leopardstown

Endorsement

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Second to the current Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini on debut at Killarney; best display at two when second to Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland Stakes; this year's course form involves links to Derby candidates; stuck to his task to take second when Pierre Bonnard flopped in the Ballysax; pick of these on his close third behind James J Braddock and Pierre Bonnard in the Derby Trial.

2/7

3rd

1

(5)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:40 Leopardstown

Endorsement

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Chased home the current Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini on debut at the Curragh; won a maiden at Tipperary before second to Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland Stakes; made the running for Pierre Bonnard at Saint-Cloud before fading; same role in the Ballysax here four weeks ago; proved himself a smart type in his own right, sticking to his task as Pierre Bonnard flopped.

3/1

1st

4

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Limestone

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good; won the last three of his five races, making the running when asked serious questions for his first two wins; lost the lead at halfway on latest outing but rallied in grand style to emerge from fourth of five in that Listed race at Navan (1m5f, yielding) and firmly seize the initiative from Asakir late on; looks sure to stay; progressive and has a leading form chance after that latest start, while leaving the firm impression he has more in the locker.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:07 Navan

Limestone

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressed nicely in each of three juvenile runs, notably making all in Listowel rated race on heavy ground (1m); followed up on seasonal return when tongue-tied in 1m2f Cork conditions last month, dictating steady pace then battling well; Derby entry looks the type to keep progressing and could well improve for this longer trip.

5/2

1st

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:15 Cork

Limestone

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressed nicely in each of three juvenile runs, bumping into smart Ballydoyle colts on first two before landing Listowel rated race in September, making all on heavy ground (1m); should relish middle-distances this year (Derby entered) and fitted with a tongue-tie for seasonal return.

13/8

4th

1

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:19 Gowran Park

Hardy Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Took second behind Derby candidate Benvenuto Cellini in the four-runner Futurity Stakes at the Curragh last August; fourth to Puerto Rico in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October; won a three-runner 1m conditions event at Naas on reappearance; did not quite see out the extended 1m2f when third in the Prix Noailles at Longchamp; heads the stable's strong challenge.

7/4

1st

1

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Hardy Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped from debut fourth behind the smart Benvenuto Cellini at Killarney when making all to win a 1m maiden at Leopardstown in late July on yielding to soft; no match for same rival in a Group 2 contest on Irish Champions Weekend; ended season with a Group 1 fourth behind Ballydoyle's Puerto Rico at Saint-Cloud; handles soft, 8lb clear of Straight Up on official ratings.

4/6

3

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Hardy Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Pinatubo colt is half-brother to winners Tamrat (1m inc 2yo/UAE; RPR 96) and Yamal (1m 2yo; 88); dam Listed-placed 10.6f AW winner (96), half-sister to Group 1 winner Youmzain; backed up promising debut fourth to today's rival Benvenuto Cellini at Killarney by making all over C&D in late July on yielding-to-soft; interesting rematch here and McMonagle's pick.

11/2

2nd

2

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Naas

Ipanema Beach

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Shaped with promise on debut before a third behind Italy at Leopardstown and another good run in defeat when beaten 1l in a 7f Curragh maiden; shown less at 1m since though and now tried without headgear; sets the standard if he can get back to his best.

6/4

7th

4

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:00 Navan

Ipanema Beach

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Steady improvement in first three runs in decent maidens won by Ballydoyle colts, including getting up on post for third over 7f at the Curragh; softer ground may not have suited when way below his best at Killarney last time (1m); should appreciate return to better ground and big player if staying (blinkers replace cheekpieces).

9/4

6th

5

(8)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

17:15 Killarney

Ipanema Beach

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Has advanced his RPRs with each run, last time finishing close up behind two Ballydoyle inmates over 7f at the Curragh (good; first run in cheekpieces); brings experience and his yard has won this maiden three times in four years.

9/2

9th

12

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Monvoe

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: R P Cody

Twice runner-up in nurseries on AW last autumn; reappeared for back-to-back wins, at Limerick and when running away late over the same trip at Leopardstown; second over an extra furlong at the same venue on next start; back in the winning groove at Limerick; up 5lb and a senior rider replaces a 7lb claimer.

10/1

1st

10

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Monvoe

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Twice runner-up in nurseries on AW last autumn; reappeared for back-to-back win over C&D and when running away late over the same trip at Leopardstown; second over an extra furlong at the same venue last week; at the right end of the handicap with a good 7lb claimer aboard.

7/2

2nd

4

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Monvoe

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Rapid improver of late, twice runner-up on AW last autumn and has reappeared for back-to-back wins in 1m handicaps at Limerick and when running away late on under today's rider here last month; every chance of staying this extra furlong and could still have more to offer despite 16lb rise for two wins.

100/30

13th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Sceitimini

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Rodger Sweeney

Only 2l away in a 5f AW handicap when last seen in January, that despite a troubled run; should have more to offer and Colin Keane is an interesting booking.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Sceitimini

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Ran in decent maidens without showing much; given forceful ride when ultimately fading into eighth on handicap debut here (6f) in November; more needed but this is an easier grade.

6/1