Curragh Race 2

Kilkea Castle Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3)

Prize Money: $129,151

The talented Aidan O'Brien-trained Albert Einstein won this twelve months ago and his No Nay Never colt GREAT BARRIER REEF (4) possesses the same sort of potential. This big raw talent impressed striking by 6L over course and distance when debuting. Set to follow-up. The main danger could come from stablemate CARRY THE FLAG (2) who clung on well to score second time out over 1000m at Naas and will relish stretching out in trip. Impressive Cork winner EDWARD THATCH (3) might go well up in grade as can debut winner IMMORTAL GUARD (5) who quickened nicely representing a notable yard racing first up.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Unknown
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Turf
Class: OPEN

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Alaskan Bear (2) 2
Trainer: Jack W Davison(Dunboyne, Co Meath)
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $7,672
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: KODIAC (GB)

Dam: MIDSUMMER BREEZE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Havana Gold

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-1-0

Turf

1: 0-1-0

Good

1: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

At debut, 2nd of 7 at Naas on May 9 over 1207m, 4 len behind Confucius carrying 60.5kg at $13. Looks tested against this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	9/5/26	Naas	1207m	MDN 2	6	James J G Ryan	60.5kg	Good	1:09.91	62.2 km/h	3.8L	-	$13	-	$37,910	$7,672	1. Confucius 2. Alaskan Bear 3. Bull Shark

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

2nd of 7

9/5/26

Naas

1207m

MDN 2

James J G Ryan

60.5kg

Good

1:09.91

62.2 km/h

3.8L

$13

$37,910

$7,672

1. Confucius

2. Alaskan Bear

3. Bull Shark

Carry The Flag (8) 21
Trainer: Aidan O'brien(Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $31,928
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: EJAAZAH (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Acclamation

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 1-1-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments

Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1005m, slow going 1.3 len behind Star Prospect with 59.5kg at $3.50. Second-up favourite; won by a head at Naas May 9 over 1005m defeating Abletai with 60.5kg at $1.30. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	9/5/26	Naas	1005m	MDN 2	5	W M Lordan	60.5kg	Good	0:58.45	61.9 km/h	0.2L	-	$1.30f	20	$37,910	$23,908	1. Carry The Flag 2. Abletai, Sun Goddess 3.
2nd of 6	19/4/26	Curragh	1005m	2	1	Ryan Moore	59.5kg	Soft	1:04.00	56.5 km/h	1.3L	-	$3.50	-	$41,310	$8,020	1. Star Prospect 2. Carry The Flag 3. What A Girl Wants

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 7

9/5/26

Naas

1005m

MDN 2

W M Lordan

60.5kg

Good

0:58.45

61.9 km/h

0.2L

$1.30f

$37,910

$23,908

1. Carry The Flag

2. Abletai, Sun Goddess

2nd of 6

19/4/26

Curragh

1005m

Ryan Moore

59.5kg

Soft

1:04.00

56.5 km/h

1.3L

$3.50

$41,310

$8,020

1. Star Prospect

2. Carry The Flag

3. What A Girl Wants

Edward Thatch (7) 31
Trainer: Robson De Aguiar(Westmeath)
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $32,094
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: BLACKBEARD (IRE)

Dam: BRIGHT AND SUNNY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Galileo

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 1-0-1

Soft

2: 1-0-1

Clockwise

2: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind Lars Soldier with 60.5kg at $2. Second-up favourite; won by 5.5 len at Cork May 3 over 1005m in soft going defeating Hanney Boy carrying 61kg at $2. Hard to fault and can go on with it.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	3/5/26	Cork	1005m	SELL MDN 2	8	Donagh O'connor	61kg	Soft	1:03.20	57.2 km/h	5.5L	-	$2.00f	30	$44,140	$27,168	1. Edward Thatch 2. Hanney Boy 3. Matriarchal
3rd of 8	3/4/26	Curragh	1005m	MDN 2	8	David Egan	60.5kg	SH	1:05.11	55.6 km/h	3.5L	-	$2.00f	-	$53,890	$4,926	1. Lars Soldier 2. Confucius 3. Edward Thatch

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 10

3/5/26

Cork

1005m

SELL MDN 2

Donagh O'connor

61kg

Soft

1:03.20

57.2 km/h

5.5L

$2.00f

$44,140

$27,168

1. Edward Thatch

2. Hanney Boy

3. Matriarchal

3rd of 8

3/4/26

Curragh

1005m

MDN 2

David Egan

60.5kg

1:05.11

55.6 km/h

3.5L

$2.00f

$53,890

$4,926

1. Lars Soldier

2. Confucius

3. Edward Thatch

Great Barrier Reef (1) 1
Trainer: Aidan O'brien(Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $23,908
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: GEMS (GB)

Dam's Sire: Haafhd

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track April 19 over 1207m in soft going defeating Ischgl carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. In form and certainly worth following up.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	19/4/26	Curragh	1207m	MDN 2	5	Ryan Moore	60.5kg	Soft	1:18.39	55.4 km/h	6.0L	-	$1.44f	-	$39,520	$23,908	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Ischgl 3. Bull Shark

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 7

19/4/26

Curragh

1207m

MDN 2

Ryan Moore

60.5kg

Soft

1:18.39

55.4 km/h

6.0L

$1.44f

$39,520

$23,908

1. Great Barrier Reef

2. Ischgl

3. Bull Shark

Immortal Guard (6) 1
Trainer: Robson De Aguiar(Westmeath)
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $27,168
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: PERSIAN FORCE (IRE)

Dam: SOULS IN THE WIND (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.5 len at this track May 4 over 1207m defeating Otherworldly with 60kg at $4.50. In form and worth following up.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	4/5/26	Curragh	1207m	MDN 2	13	Donagh O'connor	60kg	Good	1:13.90	58.8 km/h	0.5L	-	$4.50	-	$44,140	$27,168	1. Immortal Guard 2. Otherworldly 3. Lan De Ghaire

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 12

4/5/26

Curragh

1207m

MDN 2

Donagh O'connor

60kg

Good

1:13.90

58.8 km/h

0.5L

$4.50

$44,140

$27,168

1. Immortal Guard

2. Otherworldly

3. Lan De Ghaire

Lars Soldier (4) 41
Trainer: Michael Mulvany(Kells, Co. Meath)
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $34,184
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: SOLDIER'S CALL (GB)

Dam: AMBER DAWN (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Buratino

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments

Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at this track on March 15 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ruler's Control with 59kg at $17. Last start won by a nose at this track April 3 over 1005m defeating Confucius carrying 59kg at $19. Worth including.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	3/4/26	Curragh	1005m	MDN 2	1	Wesley Joyce	59kg	SH	1:05.11	55.6 km/h	0.1L	-	$19	19	$53,890	$32,601	1. Lars Soldier 2. Confucius 3. Edward Thatch
4th of 7	15/3/26	Curragh	1005m	MDN 2	8	Wesley Joyce	59kg	Heavy	1:06.50	54.4 km/h	8.0L	-	$17	-	$38,920	$1,583	1. Ruler's Control 2. Force Noir 3. Bull Shark

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 8

3/4/26

Curragh

1005m

MDN 2

Wesley Joyce

59kg

1:05.11

55.6 km/h

0.1L

$19

$53,890

$32,601

1. Lars Soldier

2. Confucius

3. Edward Thatch

4th of 7

15/3/26

Curragh

1005m

MDN 2

Wesley Joyce

59kg

Heavy

1:06.50

54.4 km/h

8.0L

$17

$38,920

$1,583

1. Ruler's Control

2. Force Noir

3. Bull Shark

Otherworldly (5) 2
Trainer: Joseph O'brien(Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny)
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle (a0.5)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $8,718
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: PERSIAN KING (IRE)

Dam: HANKY PANKY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Galileo

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

1: 0-1-0

Turf

1: 0-1-0

Good

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Immortal Guard with 58kg at $5. Should be competitive again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 12	4/5/26	Curragh	1207m	MDN 2	9	Joseph Sheridan	58kg	Good	1:13.90	58.8 km/h	0.5L	-	$5.00	-	$44,140	$8,718	1. Immortal Guard 2. Otherworldly 3. Lan De Ghaire

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

2nd of 12

4/5/26

Curragh

1207m

MDN 2

Joseph Sheridan

58kg

Good

1:13.90

58.8 km/h

0.5L

$5.00

$44,140

$8,718

1. Immortal Guard

2. Otherworldly

3. Lan De Ghaire

Brazilian Diva (3) 3
Trainer: Diego Dias(Rathbride, Co Kildare)
Jockey: Diego Lima (a0.5)
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $4,105
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: EARTHLIGHT (IRE)

Dam: SAPPHIRE DIVA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Zebedee

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments

At debut, 3rd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on March 27 over 1005m, 9 len behind Maria Quiteria with 52.5kg at $7. Needs to show a lot more.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	27/3/26	Dundalk	1005m	MDN 2	6	C Geerdharry	52.5kg	Neutral	1:00.86	59.4 km/h	9.3L	-	$7.00	-	$43,800	$4,105	1. Maria Quiteria 2. Belle Island 3. Brazilian Diva

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

3rd of 5

27/3/26

Dundalk

1005m

MDN 2

C Geerdharry

52.5kg

Neutral

1:00.86

59.4 km/h

9.3L

$7.00

$43,800

$4,105

1. Maria Quiteria

2. Belle Island

3. Brazilian Diva

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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