Curragh Race 5 - Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1)
GSTAAD (5) sets the standard after a strong 2nd in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas over 1609m, beaten 2.75L, and already a Group 1 winner at a mile. DISTANT STORM (3) was 3rd in the same Newmarket Guineas and earlier won the Somerville Tattersall Stakes decisively, so rates a key danger. ALPARSLAN (1) brings winning form after taking the Newbury Greenham (1408m, G3) and is 3 from 4 overall, including a Curragh win. THESECRETADVERSARY (10) beat POWER BLUE (8) in the Leopardstown G3 two back and both contested the Newmarket Guineas; they can run well back on home soil. GO JUST DO IT (4) bolted in a Gowran Park maiden last start and has Group 2 Curragh placing at two, while NEOLITHIC (6) was 3rd in a Listed mile here and stays on. Leading chances: Gstaad (5), Distant Storm (3), Alparslan (1).

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Group 3 win at Newbury over 1408m on 18 Apr, scoring by 1L on good going at $10 with 58kg. Previously 6th in the Group 1 at Newmarket over 1408m on 11 Oct, beaten 4.75L at $51. Three wins from four starts, including a 3.5L success at the Curragh on soft. In with a chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | - | 4-1-4-4-4-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.75L | $51.00 |
| 1/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $241,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 2nds at Gowran Park over 1408m on 5 May and Naas over 1408m last September, both beaten 0.3L. Last start 2nd of 12 at Gowran Park on 5 May, 1408m 3Y MDN, with 61kg on good ground at $4 behind Shaws Bay. Drops 3kg to 58kg and steps up 201m, drawn barrier 9, with Colin Keane riding for M O'Callaghan. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Newmarket over 1609m on 2 May in a Group 1, beaten 10.75L by Bow Echo at $4 with 58kg on good ground. Previously third in the Newmarket Group 1 over 1408m on 11 Oct, 2.25L off Gewan at $3.25. Won the Somerville Tattersall Stakes at Newmarket over 1408m on 25 Sep prior, scoring by 4.75L. Consistent colt who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $516,443.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.75L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-6-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | Registered As The Somerville Tattersall Stakes | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $162,311.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.75L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a soft-track maiden win at Gowran Park over 1408m on 22 Apr by 4L with 61kg at $1.60. Prior form includes 2nd of 11 at the Curragh over 1207m on 21 Oct on heavy, beaten 1.5L by Trojan Warrior at $2.50. Also placed in a Curragh Group 2 over 1408m last August, finishing 3rd, beaten 5.5L. Up 201m and drops 3kg to 58kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | HEAVY | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day break after a strong 2nd at Newmarket over 1609m on 2 May in Group 1, beaten 2.75L by Bow Echo at $4 with 58kg. Won the start prior at Del Mar over 1609m on 31 Oct by 0.75L at $2. Consistent profile this season with 1 win and four seconds from five runs, and 2:1-1 at this trip. With R L Moore up for A P O'Brien, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $516,443.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Christophe Soumillon | 55.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 58.5kg | - | 3-4-6-6-5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $400,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | C Soumillon | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $350,000.00 | Deauville | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/20 | 17/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 10-13-15-9-1-1 | 14 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 17-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at the Curragh over 1609m on 4 May in Listed grade, beaten 2.3L by Causeway at $4 with 59.5kg. Won prior at Gowran Park over 1408m on 8 Apr by 2.97L on soft with 61.5kg at $1.91. Also placed in a Curragh Listed 1408m two runs back at $29, beaten 1.8L. Carries 58kg from barrier 10 for Wayne Lordan for A P O’Brien; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $21,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.97L | $1.91 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 01/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | Mark Crehan | 59kg | - | - | 14 |
| 18.25L | $7.50 |
| 8/14 | 05/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60kg | - | - | 16 |
| 8.9L | $4.00 |

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day break after a narrow 2nd at Goodwood over 1609m on 1 May, beaten 0.75L with 60kg at $1.67 behind Protection Act. Earlier ran 2nd at Meydan over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 0.91L at $9 behind Title Role. Three-year-old colt by Dubawi with a strong mile record this season (two 2nds) and now carries 58kg from barrier 5 with J P Spencer for Charlie Appleby. Can feature with another handy run at the mile.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $1.67 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $784,002.00 | Meydan | 1609m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.91L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | - | 2-3-1-1-2-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $131,571.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Sandown | 1408m | SOFT | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4-4-2-4 | 5 |
| 0.35L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 7th of 14 at Newmarket over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 13.2L in a Group 1 at $29 with 58kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd of 11 in a Leopardstown Group 3 over 1446m on 12 Apr on soft, carrying 61kg at $9.50. The 3YO colt has strong Curragh figures overall (5:2-1-2). Can feature with the right run from barrier 7 under D Egan for Robson Aguiar.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $516,443.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.2L | $29.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | David Egan | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $350,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.75L | $5.50 |
| 5/20 | 17/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 58.5kg | - | 6-4-2-1-5-5 | 9 |
| 4L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.45L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 17-day turnaround after finishing 5th at the Curragh over 1609m on 4 May, beaten 5.05L in Listed grade with 59.5kg at $8. Second-up this prep he ran 2nd of 3 at Naas over 1609m on 22 Mar, 4.5L behind Hardy Warrior with 61.5kg at $3.75. Now draws barrier 2 and drops 1.5kg from last start. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.05L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1609m | SF(SF/HV PL) | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/30 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $955,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 24 |
| 4.85L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/09/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.05L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Group 1 at Newmarket over 1609m on 2 May, finishing 5th of 14 beaten 12.2L at $21 on good ground. Prior won the Group 3 at Leopardstown over 1446m on 12 Apr by 2.5L on soft. Draws barrier 1 with Seamie Heffernan for J A Stack; consistent 3YO with 2 wins and 3 seconds from 7. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $516,443.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Tipperary | 1499m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 1453m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $1.16 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | Listed | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1455m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $17.00 |