IE - Curragh - Race 6

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Group 2

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

152.0K

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Verdict

CONFUCIUS was unable to reproduce his Coventry form when a close third in the Anglesey Stakes here but that came just 11 days after his run at Royal Ascot so is well worth another chance. His stablemate Carry The Flag is a potential threat back at 6f, while Immortal Guard finished just in front of Confucius in the Anglesey.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	1,700,000 gns yearling who was an unlucky second on debut before going one better in decisive fashion at Cork. Progressed again when sixth of 21 in Coventry at Royal Ascot but unable to land odds when ½-length third (head behind Immortal Guard) in C&D Group 3 weeks ago. Worth another chance. 1st Pick 3 Confucius (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis 1,700,000 gns yearling who was an unlucky second on debut before going one better in decisive fashion at Cork. Progressed again when sixth of 21 in Coventry at Royal Ascot but unable to land odds when ½-length third (head behind Immortal Guard) in C&D Group 3 weeks ago. Worth another chance.
1	Caught only late by subsequent Coventry winner Great Barrier Reef in Marble Hill over C&D. Disappointed in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot but quickly back on track when narrow winner of Naas listed event 2 weeks ago. Return to 6f will suit and first-time headgear could also help sharpen him up. 2nd Pick 1 Carry The Flag (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	95	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Caught only late by subsequent Coventry winner Great Barrier Reef in Marble Hill over C&D. Disappointed in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot but quickly back on track when narrow winner of Naas listed event 2 weeks ago. Return to 6f will suit and first-time headgear could also help sharpen him up.
4	€100,000 Persian Force colt who landed a gamble in a C&D maiden on debut. Ran at least as well when third (Carry The Flag second) in C&D Group 3 before good second (ahead of Confucius) in Anglesey Stakes here. Should be bang there again. 3rd Pick 4 Immortal Guard (Ire) Jockey: D. W. O'connor Trainer: Robson De Aguiar, Ireland J: D. W. O'connor T: Robson De Aguiar, Ireland	92	-	-	-	10%
Analysis €100,000 Persian Force colt who landed a gamble in a C&D maiden on debut. Ran at least as well when third (Carry The Flag second) in C&D Group 3 before good second (ahead of Confucius) in Anglesey Stakes here. Should be bang there again.

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