Curragh Race 6

Gain Railway Stakes (Group 2)

Prize Money: $201,026

CONFUCIUS (3) finished 0.8L third in the G3 Anglesey Stakes over 1307m here most recently. A win and two places from four runs this campaign underline his consistency. Leading contender. CARRY THE FLAG (1) made it two wins from five when scoring by a head tackling 1005m at Naas last time. He remains progressive. Major player. IMMORTAL GUARD (4) suffered a narrow defeat in the aforementioned Anglesey Stakes providing latest appearance. This is tougher but that form reads well. Makes appeal. SWITCHING SIDES (5) prevailed by a neck contesting 1207m at Fairyhouse when last seen. Improving and should remain competitive. Cannot be discounted.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Goodtofirm
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: OPEN

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Carry The Flag (4) 21291
Trainer: Aidan O'brien(Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $110,674
Win / Place: 40% / 80%

Strong Form on Good

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: EJAAZAH (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Acclamation

100

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 2-2-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-2-0

Season

5: 2-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-2-0

Non-Metro

2: 2-0-0

Turf

5: 2-2-0

Good

4: 2-1-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

3: 0-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Comments

Most recently favourite; won by a head at Naas LR TIPPERARY STAKES July 4 over 1005m defeating Brazilian Diva carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 9th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 7 len behind Orthodox with 58.5kg at $3.50. Key runner.

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
1st of 10	4/7/26	Naas	1005m	LR 2	8	R P Whelan	59.5kg	Good	0:59.55	60.8 km/h	0.2L	-	$2.10f	14	$86,160	$54,336	1. Carry The Flag 2. Brazilian Diva 3. Hanney Boy
9th of 21	20/6/26	Ascot Uk	1005m	G2 OPEN 2	13	Ryan Moore	58.5kg	Good Firm	0:59.42	60.9 km/h	7.0L	11-11	$3.50f	27	$317,610	-	1. Orthodox 2. El Floridita 3. Mussab
2nd of 7	24/5/26	Curragh	1207m	G3 2	8	W M Lordan	59.5kg	Good	1:11.33	60.9 km/h	1.3L	-	$6.00	15	$123,590	$24,410	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Carry The Flag 3. Immortal Guard
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

Celeron (6) 10
Trainer: M O'callaghan(The Curragh, Co. Kildare)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $23,908
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MOHAATHER (GB)

Dam: FATALISTE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Siyouni

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 1-0-0

Good

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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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

Having third race start. At debut, won by 2 len at this track June 3 over 1207m defeating One Number carrying 60.5kg at $19. Last start eased back early on 15th of 25 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes on June 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind King Of Cloughan with 58kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
15th of 25	17/6/26	Ascot Uk	1207m	LR OPEN 2	7	Colin Keane	58kg	Good Firm	1:13.34	59.2 km/h	7.3L	21-22	$10	14	$226,870	-	1. King Of Cloughan 2. Moonrise 3. Harlequin Sky
1st of 13	3/6/26	Curragh	1207m	MDN 2	9	Jamie Powell	60.5kg	GY	1:13.21	59.4 km/h	2.0L	-	$19	-	$37,910	$23,908	1. Celeron 2. One Number 3. Tradewinds

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

15th of 25

17/6/26

Ascot Uk

1207m

LR OPEN 2

Colin Keane

58kg

Good Firm

1:13.34

59.2 km/h

7.3L

21-22

$10

$226,870

1. King Of Cloughan

2. Moonrise

3. Harlequin Sky

1st of 13

3/6/26

Curragh

1207m

MDN 2

Jamie Powell

60.5kg

1:13.21

59.4 km/h

2.0L

$19

$37,910

$23,908

1. Celeron

2. One Number

3. Tradewinds

Confucius (1) 2163
Trainer: Aidan O'brien(Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $50,845
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: MILLISLE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Starspangledbanner

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-1-1

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 0-1-1

Season

4: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

3: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

4: 1-1-1

Good

3: 1-0-1

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

3: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-1-1

Trainer

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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

1005m - 1307m

Comments

Last start 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 Anglesey Stakes on June 27 over 1307m, 0.8 len behind Ballinea Star with 59.5kg at $1.30. Before that 6th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 58.5kg at $3. Major player.

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
3rd of 5	27/6/26	Curragh	1307m	G3 2	2	Ryan Moore	59.5kg	Good Firm	1:17.36	60.8 km/h	0.8L	-	$1.33f	11	$121,260	$11,494	1. Ballinea Star 2. Immortal Guard 3. Confucius
6th of 21	16/6/26	Ascot Uk	1207m	G2 OPEN 2	20	Ryan Moore	58.5kg	Good Firm	1:13.14	59.4 km/h	1.8L	-	$3.00f	38	$362,990	$4,982	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Adaay Of Scarlett 3. Royal Heritage
38 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	9/5/26	Naas	1207m	MDN 2	2	W M Lordan	60.5kg	Good	1:09.91	62.2 km/h	3.8L	-	$1.20f	36	$37,910	$23,908	1. Confucius 2. Alaskan Bear 3. Bull Shark
36 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	3/4/26	Curragh	1005m	MDN 2	6	Ryan Moore	60.5kg	SH	1:05.11	55.6 km/h	0.1L	-	$2.25	-	$53,890	$10,461	1. Lars Soldier 2. Confucius 3. Edward Thatch

Immortal Guard (5) 132
Trainer: Robson De Aguiar(Westmeath)
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $63,072
Win / Place: 33% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: PERSIAN FORCE (IRE)

Dam: SOULS IN THE WIND (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-1-1

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Track

3: 1-1-1

Season

3: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

3: 1-1-1

Turf

3: 1-1-1

Good

3: 1-1-1

Clockwise

3: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1307m

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in the G3 Anglesey Stakes on June 27 over 1307m, 0.5 len behind Ballinea Star carrying 59.5kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Marble Hill (Isabel Morris) Stakes on May 24 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 59.5kg at $12. Solid top-three hope.

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
2nd of 5	27/6/26	Curragh	1307m	G3 2	3	W J Lee	59.5kg	Good Firm	1:17.36	60.8 km/h	0.5L	-	$5.00	34	$121,260	$24,410	1. Ballinea Star 2. Immortal Guard 3. Confucius
34 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	24/5/26	Curragh	1207m	G3 2	6	Donagh O'connor	59.5kg	Good	1:11.33	60.9 km/h	2.5L	-	$12	20	$123,590	$11,494	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Carry The Flag 3. Immortal Guard
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

Switching Sides (3) 21
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington(Moone, Co Kildare)
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $35,886
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

2 yo Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: KODIAC (GB)

Dam: ZERO TURN (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Galileo

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-1-0

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

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

2: 1-1-0

Clockwise

2: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Sergei Diaghilev carrying 59.5kg at $13. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Fairyhouse June 12 over 1207m defeating Just One Show carrying 61kg at $2. Worth including.

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 17	12/6/26	Fairyhouse	1207m	SELL MDN 2	14	Shane Foley	61kg	Good	1:16.74	56.6 km/h	0.3L	-	$2.00f	20	$43,080	$27,168	1. Switching Sides 2. Just One Show 3. Trean
2nd of 8	23/5/26	Curragh	1207m	MDN 2	6	Shane Foley	59.5kg	Good	1:13.81	58.9 km/h	0.5L	-	$13	-	$44,140	$8,718	1. Sergei Diaghilev 2. Switching Sides 3. Folsom Blues

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 17

12/6/26

Fairyhouse

1207m

SELL MDN 2

Shane Foley

61kg

Good

1:16.74

56.6 km/h

0.3L

$2.00f

$43,080

$27,168

1. Switching Sides

2. Just One Show

3. Trean

2nd of 8

23/5/26

Curragh

1207m

MDN 2

Shane Foley

59.5kg

Good

1:13.81

58.9 km/h

0.5L

$13

$44,140

$8,718

1. Sergei Diaghilev

2. Switching Sides

3. Folsom Blues

The Scallionator (2) 4210
Trainer: Michael Mulvany(Kells, Co. Meath)
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $36,639
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CALYX (GB)

Dam: CARPE DIEM LADY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Acclamation

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

4: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 1-1-0

Turf

4: 1-1-0

Good

4: 1-1-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1307m

Comments

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 16th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1207m, 12 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 58.5kg at $81. Before that won by 3 len at Listowel May 31 over 1307m defeating Ischgl with 56.5kg at $2.90. Happy to risk.

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
16th of 21	16/6/26	Ascot Uk	1207m	G2 OPEN 2	16	Wesley Joyce	58.5kg	Good Firm	1:13.14	59.4 km/h	12.0L	-	$81	16	$362,990	-	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Adaay Of Scarlett 3. Royal Heritage
1st of 11	31/5/26	Listowel	1307m	MDN 2	2	Wesley Joyce	56.5kg	Good	1:21.21	57.9 km/h	3.0L	-	$2.88	15	$43,080	$27,168	1. The Scallionator 2. Ischgl 3. Hip Hop Chrissy
2nd of 10	16/5/26	Navan	1207m	MDN 2	8	Wesley Joyce	58kg	Good	1:11.78	60.5 km/h	2.3L	-	$23	19	$37,910	$7,672	1. Barrow Boy 2. The Scallionator 3. Hi Corbett Court
4th of 7	27/4/26	Naas	1005m	MDN 2	4	Wesley Joyce	56.5kg	Good	0:58.35	62.0 km/h	6.3L	-	$23	-	$43,080	$1,799	1. Force Noir 2. Lady Patrona 3. Bit Of A Buzz

Tribeca (7) 10
Trainer: Robson De Aguiar(Westmeath)
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $23,908
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: BLUE POINT (IRE)

Dam: TINA ANGELINA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Dansili

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 1-0-0

Good

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Comments

Third race start today. At debut, won by 0.5 len at Navan April 25 over 1207m defeating Barrow Boy with 60.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 14th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 9 len behind Orthodox with 58.5kg at $34. Prefer others.

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
14th of 21	20/6/26	Ascot Uk	1005m	G2 OPEN 2	5	Donagh O'connor	58.5kg	Good Firm	0:59.42	60.9 km/h	9.5L	9-9	$34	56	$317,610	-	1. Orthodox 2. El Floridita 3. Mussab
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	25/4/26	Navan	1207m	MDN 2	2	Donagh O'connor	60.5kg	GY	1:12.41	60.0 km/h	0.5L	-	$9.50	-	$39,520	$23,908	1. Tribeca 2. Barrow Boy 3. Arizona Raider

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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