Curragh Race 3 - Sky Bet Club Irish European Breeders Fund Mdn
BULL SHARK (3) sets the benchmark with three straight 3rds, including at the Curragh over 1207m on soft and 1005m on heavy, then 3rd at Naas over 1193m last start. Debutants GIANT SEQUOIA (4) and AIX LA CHAPELLE (1) bring strong pedigrees and top stables, while TO INFINITY (7) is another well-bred newcomer. Bull Shark (3) looks the most battle-hardened of the group.

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Justify out of Immortal Verse on debut. Trained by A P O'Brien with Wayne Lordan booked and draws barrier 5. Carries 60.5kg. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Blackbeard on debut for Mrs J Harrington. Draws barrier 2 with Shane Foley booked and carries 60.5kg. Kildare-trained and US-bred on the dam side. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Placed in all three starts, including 3rd at Naas over 1193m on 9 May, beaten 7.5L on good going at $15. Prior run 3rd at the Curragh over 1207m on soft, beaten 7.75L behind Great Barrier Reef at $4. Debut was a closer 3rd over 1005m on heavy, 3.45L off the winner. Consistent early profile; can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 25 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.75L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1005m | HEAVY | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.45L | $7.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Frankel out of Pink Dogwood on debut. Draws barrier 1 and carries 60.5kg for R L Moore. Trained by A P O'Brien at Tipperary. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 3390 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/02/2017 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2459m | STANDARD | Serena Brotherton | 68.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2017 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | STANDARD | David Probert | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 12/13 | 01/11/2016 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Kempton | 3218m | SOFT | David Probert | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| 49.45L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/04/2015 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Kempton | 2414m | STANDARD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/03/2015 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | STANDARD | Shane B Kelly | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2015 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Chelmsford | 2675m | STANDARD | Shane B Kelly | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 12/14 | 09/01/2015 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | STANDARD | Shane B Kelly | 59kg | - | - | 14 |
| 16.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | STANDARD | Shane B Kelly | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21.95L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2014 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | STANDARD | Shane B Kelly | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | STANDARD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Shane B Kelly | 63kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 28/08/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Louis Steward | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | STANDARD | Danny Brock | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2792m | STANDARD | Danny Brock | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Brighton | 2012m | GOOD | Adam Beschizza | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.45L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2014 | - | C6 | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | STANDARD | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 13/13 | 09/06/2014 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Newton Abbot | 3420m | GOOD | Paul Moloney | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.2L | $0.00 |
| 99/12 | 06/03/2014 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4024m | HEAVY | Paul Moloney | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.45L | $0.00 |
| 99/14 | 05/12/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 4024m | Paul Moloney | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 81.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 07/10/2012 | - | C4 | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Paul Moloney | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.55L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt on debut for W Durkan from Dublin. By Elzaam out of Elbegei. Draws barrier 4 with Adam Caffrey up and carries 60.5kg. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Wootton Bassett out of Miss Infinity, trained by J P O'Brien. Draws barrier 3 with Dylan Browne McMonagle up and carries 60.5kg. French-bred profile suggests professionalism on debut. Can feature with the right run.