IE - Curragh - Race 4

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Group 1

Turf

Yielding (Good in Places)

468.5K

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Verdict

COMANCHE BRAVE took his form to a new level when gaining his Group 1 breakthrough in the July Cup at Newmarket and the way in which he went about that strongly suggests the drop to 5f won't be an inconvenience. He looks the answer, with Nunthorpe second and fourth Starlust and Time For Sandals (second choice) heading the opposition.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Left in Ka Ying Rising's wake at Sha Tin but returned from International travels with dominant display in 10-runner Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh and cranked it up another notch when opening Group 1 account in the July Cup (6f). First go at 5f but no reason why he won't be as effective. 1st Pick 3 Comanche Brave (Ire) Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Billy Loughnane T: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Left in Ka Ying Rising's wake at Sha Tin but returned from International travels with dominant display in 10-runner Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh and cranked it up another notch when opening Group 1 account in the July Cup (6f). First go at 5f but no reason why he won't be as effective.
15	Surprise winner of the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last season. Had cut little ice this campaign until a very good ¾-length third to American Affair in Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood but confirmed she's back in top form when an unlucky fourth in the Nunthorpe, finishing with running left. 2nd Pick 15 Time For Sandals (Ire) Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Trainer: Harry Eustace J: Kieran Shoemark T: Harry Eustace	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Surprise winner of the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last season. Had cut little ice this campaign until a very good ¾-length third to American Affair in Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood but confirmed she's back in top form when an unlucky fourth in the Nunthorpe, finishing with running left.
10	Very lightly raced since winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint in 2024 (briefly took up stud duties) but proved he still has plenty to offer when finding only the very smart Bacio too good in the Nunthorpe 3 weeks ago. Repeat of that level will see him in the mix. 3rd Pick 10 Starlust Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Ralph Beckett J: Rossa Ryan T: Ralph Beckett	96	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Very lightly raced since winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint in 2024 (briefly took up stud duties) but proved he still has plenty to offer when finding only the very smart Bacio too good in the Nunthorpe 3 weeks ago. Repeat of that level will see him in the mix.

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