Curragh Race 4 - Glenroyal Hotel And Shoda Cafe Minstrel Stakes (Group 2)
BIG GOSSEY (2) Displayed potential when winning by 3/4L last run at this track and proven performer at this trip. Tracking very well this preparation and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Suitably placed in this race. ZODIAC BEAR (4) Fought on gamely when winning by 1/2L last time around here and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Likely to get back. Promising career start. Gets a chance to win. POWER BLUE (7) Couldn't maintain the pace when 4th last run at Ascot. Giving another chance here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Can give this a shake. EAST HAMPTON (3) Disappointing display when 5th last start at Leopardstown. Among better hopes.

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 2nd last time at Leopardstown. Displays good tactical speed. A demanding task.
Last Starts 37 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1440m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21.55L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 06/03/2026 | - | 1 | $833,000.00 | Meydan | 1408m | GOOD | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 17.88L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $1,175,999.00 | Meydan | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 50.76L | $21.00 |
| 12/15 | 23/01/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $833,000.00 | Meydan | 1408m | FAST | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 9.07L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | - | 3UP GP2 | $833,000.00 | Meydan | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.74L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | - | Group 2 | $122,963.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.95L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $137,718.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | Robert Havlin | 60kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $654,161.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-10-9 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-3-4-5-7 | 6 |
| 5.05L | $2.88 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | Flat | $1,439,997.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | R Havlin | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 12/20 | 19/10/2024 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Ascot | 1207m | SOFT | Robert Havlin | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-2-12-12 | 2 |
| 8.85L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/08/2024 | - | Group 2 | $491,850.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $1.57 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2024 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 62.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/06/2024 | - | Group 1 | $737,775.00 | Ascot | 1609m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/05/2024 | - | Group 1 | $393,480.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | 3-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2023 | - | Group 2 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | SOFT | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 16/09/2023 | - | Group 2 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | Robert Havlin | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 26/08/2023 | - | Group 2 | $0.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored a victory by 3/4L last run at this venue and ideal trip as proven previously. Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | 1 | $130,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.83L | $19.00 |
| 9/15 | 27/04/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 62.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.35L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 22/25 | 15/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Billy Lee | 65kg | - | - | 2 |
| 39.05L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.85L | $17.00 |
| 2/23 | 14/09/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $150,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 63.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/15 | 30/08/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.55L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.35L | $19.00 |
| 12/16 | 19/07/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1264m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 64kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.55L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 62kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | William James Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | William James Lee | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Naas | 1005m | SOFT | William James Lee | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | William James Lee | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $35,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 65kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | William James Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $5.00 and below par when 5th last start at Leopardstown. Significant value and can go close.
Last Starts 37 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1440m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $137,718.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | Oisin Orr | 58kg | - | 11-11-11-11-10-10-10 | 10 |
| 20.05L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1451m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2025 | - | 3Y HCP | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 65.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2024 | - | 2Y | $22,001.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.35L | $4.80 |
| 1/21 | 17/10/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $24,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 59kg | - | - | 16 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $24,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 28/06/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.45L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/05/2024 | - | C & G | $24,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 3.15L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Claimed a tight victory last time around here and will appreciate a good draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Putting a tidy record together so far. Competitive type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1440m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1451m | SOFT | J A Heffernan | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.05L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/05/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1456m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.25L | $6.00 |
| 11/18 | 16/03/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Game effort to win narrowly by 1/2L last run at Leopardstown and has a positive draw. Has been a model of consistency since coming back from a spell. Hard to see finishing out of the placings.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | 1 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Scott Mccullagh | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.46L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Scott Mccullagh | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.55L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Listed | $54,999.00 | Navan | 1636m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.85L | $11.00 |
| 10/17 | 12/10/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Scott Mccullagh | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Tipperary | 1499m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Group 1 | $400,001.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Killarney | 1636m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | Filles' And Mares' Group 3 | $65,001.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.05L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $18,500.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/05/2024 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $11,999.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 9th last run at Ascot. Won't be far away during the run. Simply cannot have in this.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | Group 3 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.15L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 10/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $650,000.00 | Longchamp | 1599m | SOFT | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | J Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | J Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 1/30 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $955,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | J Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 29 |
| 1.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $400,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-4-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.65L | $2.62 |
| 1/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.45 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't attack the line when 4th last run at Ascot. Giving another chance here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Should go very close.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $688,590.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 1-1-2-2-1-2-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.85L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $494,998.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 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 |