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Curragh

Tomorrow, September 14, 2025Flat1m6f

The likeable ILLINOIS can respond well to first-time cheekpieces and end his frustrating run of Group 1 seconds. Al Riffa had plenty to spare in the Curragh Cup and is the chief form threat, although unbeaten 3-y-o Amiloc has the potential to improve again and shake up his more-established rivals.

  • Illinois
  • Al Riffa
  • Amiloc
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 2. Al Riffa
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 6210-3421
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    57
    Verdict
    Very smart horse. Second to Rebel's Romance in Hardwicke at Royal Ascot before getting his head back in front in Curragh Cup over C&D (good to soft) in July. Likely to go well again.
  • 5. Illinois
    J: Christophe SoumillonT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 12221-122
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    116
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Dual Group 2 winner at 3 and added the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester on his reappearance in May. Just as good when runner-up in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2½m, firm) and Goodwood Cup (2m, good) since. Cheekpieces on first time. The one to beat.
  • 9. Amiloc
    J: Rossa RyanT: Ralph Beckett
    F: 11-111
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    86
    Verdict
    Stretched his unbeaten record to 5 when proving ¾-length too strong for Zahrann in the Group 2 King Edward at Royal Ascot (1½m, good to firm) in June. Given a bit of time since. Should stay 1¾m and looks capable of even better.
  • 1. Al Qareem
    J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
    F: 14-312114
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Likeable front runner who has added listed (2) and Group 3 wins over this trip in 2025. Stamina seemingly just stretched by 2m in the Lonsdale Cup at York last time and treated as if still in good form.
  • 3. Crystal Black
    J: C. T. KeaneT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
    F: 31/1111-42
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    111
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Progressed into a smart performer in 2024, winning all 4 starts, including a Royal Ascot handicap and Leopardstown Group 3. Respectable ½-length second of 6 to Sons And Lovers in that same Leopardstown Group 3 last month. Heads into the autumn a fresh horse after only 2 runs this year.
  • 6. Leinster
    J: William James LeeT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 8/13-1441
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Smart gelding. 6/1, career best when winning 4-runner Irish St Leger Trial at this C&D (good) 29 days ago by 4¼ lengths from Dallas Star, driven clear. Al Riffa looks the yard's main hope this time, though.
  • 4. Dallas Star
    J: David EganT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
    F: 0-1462342
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Useful colt. 4¼ lengths second of 4 to Leinster in Irish St Leger Trial over C&D (good) 29 days ago, having run of race. Stiff task.
  • 7. Queenstown
    J: R. P. WhelanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 32200-663
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Well held in listed/Group 2 events on his first 2 outings this year but back to his very best when third of 22 in the Ebor at York (1¾m, good to firm) 22 days ago. That was a really smart handicap performance but it's still easy to look elsewhere stepping up to Group 1 company for the first time.
  • 8. Waldadler
    J: David LiskaT: Pavel Vovcenko, Germany
    F: 468-23351
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    104
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Useful German raider but doesn't look up to this level.
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