Curragh Race 2 - Kilkea Castle Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3)
GREAT BARRIER REEF (4) was dominant on debut here over 1207m, winning by 6L, and maps as the one to beat again. CARRY THE FLAG (2) brings sharp 1005m form after a Naas win last start, having also been 2nd at the Curragh prior. IMMORTAL GUARD (5) scored on debut at this track and trip, edging OTHERWORLDLY (7) by 0.5L, and both look key chances stepping into this.
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 2nd at Naas over 1193m on 9 May, beaten 3.75L by Confucius with 60.5kg at $13. Drops 1kg to 59.5kg and draws better from barrier 2. Two-year-old colt by Kodiac for J Davison with James Ryan aboard. Can improve and has place claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after winning at Naas over 1005m on 9 May by 0.2L with 60.5kg on good going at $1.30. Prior run 2nd of 6 at the Curragh over 1005m on 19 Apr, beaten 1.25L by Star Prospect on soft at $3.50. The 2yo colt by No Nay Never now draws barrier 8 and carries 59.5kg for Wayne Lordan for A P O'Brien. Progressive profile; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $23,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes off a 19‑day turnaround after a dominant Cork 2Y MDN win over 1005m on 3 May by 5.5L on soft at $2 with 61.5kg, beating Hanney Boy. Previously 3rd of 8 at the Curragh over 1005m on 3 Apr, beaten 3.55L on soft at $2 behind Lars Soldier. The 2YO colt by Blackbeard rises 202m in trip, drops 2kg, and draws barrier 7 for D Egan for Robson Aguiar. Can feature with a repeat of his last-start strength.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Donagh Oconnor | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.55L | $2.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Returned with a dominant win at the Curragh over 1207m on 19 Apr, scoring by 6L on soft with 60.5kg at $1.45. Unbeaten colt by No Nay Never now draws barrier 1 and drops 1kg to 59.5kg. Track and trip winner with 33 days between runs. Can feature with a repeat of that effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $1.45 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Won on debut at the Curragh over 1207m on 4 May by 0.5L on good going at $4.50, carrying 60kg from barrier 13. Returns 18 days later with 59.5kg and a better draw in 6. Two-year-old colt for Robson Aguiar with Donagh O'Connor staying on. Unbeaten at the trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after breaking through at Curragh over 1005m on 3 Apr on soft, scoring by 0.05L at $19 with 57.5kg. Earlier debut run was 4th of 7 at the Curragh over 1005m on heavy, beaten 7.95L at $17 under 60.5kg behind Ruler's Control. Two-year-old colt by Soldier's Call; now draws barrier 4 and rises to 59.5kg. Can feature with natural progression.
Last Starts 50 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Wesley Joyce | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.05L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1005m | HEAVY | Wesley Joyce | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.95L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a debut 2nd at Curragh over 1207m on 4 May, beaten 0.5L on Good at $5 behind Immortal Guard with 58kg. Up to 59.5kg today and draws barrier 5 after jumping from 9 first-up. Two-year-old colt for J P O'Brien with Dylan Browne McMonagle taking over. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 19 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Diego Lima
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Earthlight, trained by D Dias, draws barrier 3. Last start 3rd of 5 at Dundalk over 1005m on 27 Mar, beaten 9.25L behind Maria Quiteria, with 49kg at $7.50. Rises 9kg to 58kg and steps up in trip, 56 days between runs. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | Yudish Geerdharry | 49kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.25L | $7.50 |