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Curragh Race 6 - Gain Railway Stakes (Group 2)

CARRY THE FLAG (1) Fought on well to win a tight contest last time at Naas and competing in a lower grade. Racing consistently this preparation and good career start. Rates strongly. CONFUCIUS (3) Tidy effort when 3rd last time around here and taking on a lower class of opponents. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Winning chance in this line up. SWITCHING SIDES (5) Fought on gamely when winning last run at Fairyhouse but challenged by more formidable competitors. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Can win this. IMMORTAL GUARD (4) Came in 2nd last start around here and matched against less formidable competition. Has not missed the money this preparation in 3 attempts and showing consistent performance in races. Solid place bet prospects.

Race Time:3:00 PM

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Track:Good_to_firm

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Carry The Flag (4)21291

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 5: 2-2-0

Jockey: Wayne Lordan

Weight: 59.5kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: No Nay Never

Dam: Ejaazah

Dam's Sire: Acclamation

Stats

Prize Money$53,739.00

Avg $$10,747.80

Win %40.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 2-2-0

Track2: 0-2-0

Distance1: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 2-1-0

Soft1: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Claimed a tight victory last time at Naas and up against a less challenging field. Tracking very well this preparation and solid career start. Strong claims.

Last Starts 13 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	04/07/2026	-	Listed	$49,998.00	Naas	1005m	GOOD	Ronan P Whelan	59.5kg	-	-	8	1. Carry The Flag 2. Brazilian Diva 3. Hanney Boy	0.2L	$2.10
9/21	20/06/2026	-	Group 2	$172,147.00	Ascot	1005m	GOOD	R L Moore	58.5kg	-	-	13	1. Orthodox 2. El Floridita 3. Mussab	6.95L	$3.50
2/7	24/05/2026	-	Group 3	$70,002.00	Curragh	1207m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	59.5kg	-	-	8	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Carry The Flag 3. Immortal Guard	1.25L	$6.00
1/7	09/05/2026	-	2yo	$21,999.00	Naas	1005m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	60.5kg	-	-	5	1. Carry The Flag 2. Sun Goddess	0.2L	$1.30
2/6	19/04/2026	-	2Y	$23,000.00	Curragh	1005m	SOFT	Ryan L Moore	59.5kg	-	-	1	1. Star Prospect 2. Carry The Flag 3. What A Girl Wants	1.25L	$3.50

Celeron (6)10

Trainer: M O'Callaghan (Kildare)12 mths 2: 1-0-0

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Weight: 59.5kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Mohaather

Dam: Fataliste

Dam's Sire: Siyouni

Stats

Prize Money$11,478.00

Avg $$5,739.00

Win %50.00%

Place %50.00%

Career2: 1-0-0

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At $10.00 ran 15th last run at Ascot but matched against a less competitive field. Looking at others.

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
15/25	17/06/2026	-	Listed	$122,963.00	Ascot	1207m	GOOD	Colin Keane	58kg	-	-	7	1. King Of Cloughan 2. Moonrise 3. Harlequin Sky	7.15L	$10.00
1/13	03/06/2026	-	2Y MDN	$21,999.00	Curragh	1207m	SOFT	Jamie Powell	60.5kg	-	-	9	1. Celeron 2. One Number 3. Tradewinds	1.83L	$19.00

Confucius (1)2163

Trainer: A P O'Brien (Tipperary)12 mths 4: 1-1-1

Jockey: R L Moore

Weight: 59.5kgs

2 yo Brown C

Sire: No Nay Never

Dam: Millisle

Dam's Sire: Starspangledbanner

Stats

Prize Money$25,482.00

Avg $$6,370.50

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 1-1-1

Track2: 0-1-1

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 1-0-1

Soft1: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at the track and stepping down to a lower level. In fine form this preparation and has drawn the rails. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.

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
3/5	27/06/2026	-	Group 3	$70,002.00	Curragh	1264m	GOOD TO FIRM	R L Moore	59.5kg	-	-	2	1. Ballinea Star 2. Immortal Guard 3. Confucius	0.7L	$1.33
6/21	16/06/2026	-	Group 2	$196,740.00	Ascot	1207m	GOOD	R L Moore	58.5kg	-	-	20	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Adaay Of Scarlett 3. Royal Heritage	1.7L	$3.00
1/7	09/05/2026	-	2yo	$21,999.00	Naas	1193m	GOOD	Wayne Lordan	60.5kg	-	-	2	1. Confucius 2. Alaskan Bear 3. Bull Shark	3.75L	$1.20
2/8	03/04/2026	-	2Y MDN	$30,000.00	Curragh	1005m	SOFT	Ryan L Moore	60.5kg	-	-	6	1. Lars Soldier 2. Confucius 3. Edward Thatch	0.05L	$2.25

Immortal Guard (5)132

Trainer: Robson Aguiar (Westmeath)12 mths 3: 1-1-1

Jockey: Donagh O'Connor

Weight: 59.5kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Persian Force

Dam: Souls In The Wind

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Stats

Prize Money$31,304.00

Avg $$10,434.67

Win %33.33%

Place %100.00%

Career3: 1-1-1

Track3: 1-1-1

Distance2: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 1-1-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished 2nd last start here and up against weaker rivals. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign and promising career start. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Value runner.

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
2/5	27/06/2026	-	Group 3	$70,002.00	Curragh	1264m	GOOD TO FIRM	Billy Lee	59.5kg	-	-	3	1. Ballinea Star 2. Immortal Guard 3. Confucius	0.5L	$5.00
3/7	24/05/2026	-	Group 3	$70,002.00	Curragh	1207m	GOOD	Donagh Oconnor	59.5kg	-	-	6	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Carry The Flag 3. Immortal Guard	2.5L	$12.00
1/12	04/05/2026	-	2Y MDN	$25,000.00	Curragh	1207m	GOOD	Donagh Oconnor	60kg	-	-	13	1. Immortal Guard 2. Otherworldly 3. Lan De Ghaire	0.5L	$4.50

Switching Sides (3)21

Trainer: Mrs J Harrington (Kildare)12 mths 2: 1-1-0

Jockey: Shane Foley

Weight: 59.5kgs

2 yo C

Sire: Kodiac

Dam: Zero Turn

Dam's Sire: Galileo

Stats

Prize Money$17,391.00

Avg $$8,695.50

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Career2: 1-1-0

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance2: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Narrowly clinched the victory last run at Fairyhouse but competing in a more challenging class. Has run into the placings all attempts this preparation. Definitely worth considering.

Last Starts 35 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/17	12/06/2026	-	2Y MDN	$25,000.00	Fairyhouse	1207m	GOOD	Shane Foley	61.5kg	-	-	14	1. Switching Sides 2. Just One Show 3. Trean	0.23L	$2.00
2/8	23/05/2026	-	C & G	$25,000.00	Curragh	1207m	GOOD	Shane Foley	59.5kg	-	-	6	1. Sergei Diaghilev 2. Switching Sides 3. Folsom Blues	0.5L	$13.00

The Scallionator (2)4210

Trainer: M Mulvany (Meath)12 mths 4: 1-1-0

Jockey: Wesley Joyce

Weight: 59.5kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Calyx

Dam: Carpe Diem Lady

Dam's Sire: Acclamation

Stats

Prize Money$17,956.00

Avg $$4,489.00

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Career4: 1-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 1-0-0

Soft1: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Odds of $81.00 and clearly outclassed when 16th last run at Ascot but facing a weaker grade. Has a positive draw. Can't entertain a bet.

Last Starts 31 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
16/21	16/06/2026	-	Group 2	$196,740.00	Ascot	1207m	GOOD	Wesley Joyce	58.5kg	-	-	16	1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Adaay Of Scarlett 3. Royal Heritage	12.1L	$81.00
1/11	31/05/2026	-	2Y MDN	$25,000.00	Listowel	1261m	GOOD	Wesley Joyce	56.5kg	-	-	2	1. The Scallionator 2. Ischgl 3. Hip Hop Chrissy	3L	$2.88
2/10	16/05/2026	-	2yo	$21,999.00	Navan	1170m	SOFT	Wesley Joyce	58kg	-	-	8	1. Barrow Boy 2. The Scallionator 3. Hi Corbett Court	2.25L	$23.00
4/7	27/04/2026	-	2yo	$25,000.00	Naas	1005m	GOOD	Wesley Joyce	55kg	-	-	4	1. Force Noir 2. Lady Patrona 3. Bit Of A Buzz	6.25L	$23.00

Tribeca (7)10

Trainer: Robson Aguiar (Westmeath)12 mths 2: 1-0-0

Jockey: Colin Keane

Weight: 59.5kgs

2 yo Bay C

Sire: Blue Point

Dam: Tina Angelina

Dam's Sire: Dansili

Stats

Prize Money$11,478.00

Avg $$5,739.00

Win %50.00%

Place %50.00%

Career2: 1-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Started at $34.00 and came in 14th last time at Ascot but competing in a less challenging grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Have to look elsewhere.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
14/21	20/06/2026	-	Group 2	$172,147.00	Ascot	1005m	GOOD	Donagh Oconnor	58.5kg	-	-	5	1. Orthodox 2. El Floridita 3. Mussab	9.45L	$34.00
1/8	25/04/2026	-	2Y MDN	$21,999.00	Navan	1170m	GOOD	Donagh Oconnor	60.5kg	-	-	2	1. Tribeca 2. Barrow Boy 3. Arizona Raider	0.5L	$9.50