High quality entries for Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh this Saturday

Savethelastdance, right, with Ryan Moore up, on their way to winning the Juddmonte Irish Oaks, from second place Bluestocking, left, with Colin Keane up, at The Curragh Racecourse in Kildare

River Tiber, winner of the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, is one of 12 entries in the featured Keeneland Phoenix Stakes taking place at The Curragh this Saturday, following publication of entries and final forfeits this morning.  The Aidan O’Brien trained two-year-old will face stiff competition in the Group 1 contest as he attempts to keep his unbeaten record. 

GAIN Railway Stakes winner Bucanero Fuerta will attempt to give County Westmeath based trainer Adrian Murray the biggest success of his career when we renews rivalry with runner up Givemethebeatboys. Albany Stakes winner Porta Fortuna trained by Donnacha O’Brien is another leading contender, while other notable entries include His Majesty, Unquestionable, Valiant Force and Gaenari.

A strong British trained contingent is set to line up for the Group 3 Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint. These include Tiber Flow trained by William Haggas, recent Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Dash winner Commanche Falls trained by Michael Dods, Royal Acclaim trained by James Tate and the Philip Kirby trained Anthem National. The home trained team features Moss Tucker, Go Athletico, Ana Syra and Shartash.

A Lilac Rolla, Opera Singer and Serious Notions are among the 23 entries for the ARC American Racing Channel EBF Race, while there are 24 entries in the Keeper’s Heart Irish and American Whiskey EBF Maiden, 25 in the Revamp Conservation and Restoration Handicap, 27 in the QuinnBet Handicap, 34 in the Bord Na Mona Recycling Maiden and 16 in the Sheehy Motors Skoda Handicap including Gordon Bennett, Prisoner’s Dilemma and Master Matt.

The Curragh also stage racing on Sunday with the Michael John Kennedy Memorial Stakes as the feature race. The Listed contest over 9 furlongs has attracted 26 entries including Azazat, Indian Wish, Sounds of Heaven, Eternal Silence and Villanova Queen. 

Race Day times

Sat 1st race 1.40pm

Sun 1st race 1.50pm

Ground

Straight Course Yielding

Round Course Yielding, Yielding to Soft in place

Forecast

Dry and warm over coming days with approximately 5mm of rain forecast for Thursday evening. Mainly Dry thereafter.

Track
Racing on stand side for all sprints

Admission

Sat: FREE admission for all sponsored by the Irish National Professional Bookmakers Association

Sun: €20 (€15 online). Under 18s free accompanied by an adult