Curragh Race 5 - Coolmore Stud City Of Troy Tom Cooper Irish European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes (Group 2)
GIANT SEQUOIA (3) Handy enough when winning by 2 1/4L last run here and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Can have an impact. FLORIDA BAY (2) Showed promise when winning by 1L last start at Leopardstown and facing weaker opposition. Displays good tactical speed. Tracking very well this preparation. Has a good draw. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. CITY OF DUBAI (1) Placed 2nd last time at Gowran Park and taking on easier opposition. Paddy Twomey yard are running hot lately. Has not missed the money this campaign in 2 attempts. Can feature. NOLA SOUL (6) Resumes from a break. Won narrowly last run at Ascot and competing at a lower grade. Likely to get back in the field. Among the major players.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
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Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Gowran Park and matched against lesser competition. Paddy Twomey has been training plenty of winners recently. Watch early betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | 1 | $49,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.69L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Killarney | 1627m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was first to greet the judge when winning by 1L last start at Leopardstown and will find this grade easier. Likely to be well placed early. Very competitive this preparation. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 29 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 | 23/07/2026 | - | 1 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.14L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | J Cleary | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $1.67 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | GOOD | J Cleary | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.55 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort when winning by 2 1/4L last run at the track and drawn beautifully. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign but facing formidable competition. Major chance.
Last Starts 55 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 | 27/06/2026 | - | C & G | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | R L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $1.45 |
| 3/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $1.45 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid effort when winning by 1 3/4L last start at Leopardstown but rising in class. Could not recommend in this.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.83L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Killarney | 1627m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last run at Leopardstown and will appreciate the drop in grade. Has run into the money all attempts this preparation. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | 1 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.23L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
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Back after a spell. Game effort to win narrowly last run at Ascot and competing at a lower level of competition. Likely to get back in the run. Must respect.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 18/06/2026 | - | Listed | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $8.50 |