OWNERS & TRAINERS GUIDE 2015

Owners & Trainers Guide 12th & 13th September 2015 leopardstown & the curragh

IRISH CHAMPIONSWEEKEND 2015SATURDAY 12th & SUNDAY 13th SeptemberThe 2015 Irish Champions Weekend promises to once again be one of the highlights of the Europeanseason with €4.03 million on offer over the two days. Ten Group races including 5 Group 1 contests as wellas a series of valuable premier handicaps, ensures the weekend caters for all. 2014 witnessed the world’shighest rated three year olds, The Grey Gatsy and Australia fight out an epic QIPCO Champion Stakeswhile Michael Owen’s star stayer Brown Panther ran away from a high class field in the Palmerstown HouseEstate Irish St Leger. So should it be a Group 1 performer, potential champion two year old or valuablehandicap victor; Leopardstown and The Curragh have it all in September 2015.LEOPARDSTOWN The John Deere Juvenile Turf Stakes The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Petingo’ (Group 3) of €100,000 over 8 furlongs. Handicap of €150,000 over 14 furlongs.The QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes For 2 years old only that have not won a For 3 years old and upwards which are(Group 1) of €1,100,000 over 10f. Group 1 or Group 2 race. EBF eligible. (105 = 9st 12lb)For 3 years old and upwards. Weights: 9st3lb Closing for entries: 26th August 2015Weights: 3-y-o: 9st, Fillies allowed: 3lbs.4-y-o and up: 9st 7lb Closing for entries: 8th September 2015 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘SovereignFillies allowed: 3lb Penalties: Winner of a Group 3 race – Path’ Handicap of €150,000 over 7Closing for entries: 27th May 2015 3lb extra furlongs For 3 years old which are EBF eligible.The Coolmore Matron Stakes (Group 1) The KPMG Enterprise Stakes (Group 3) (105 = 9st 12lb)of €300,000 over 8f. of €100,000 over 12 furlongs Closing for entries: 26th August 2015For 3 years old and upwards - Fillies only. For 3 years old and upwards that have notWeights: 3-y-o: 9st won a Group 1 or Group 2 race. * Provisional race conditions correct4-y-o and upwards: 9st 5lb Weights: 3-y-o: 9st, 4-y-o +: 9st 9lbs at time of publicationClosing for entries: 1st July 2015 Fillies allowed: 3lbs Closing for entries: 5th August 2015The Clipper Logistics Boomerang Stakes Penalties: (to count from 1st January, 2015)(Group 2) of €200,000 over 8f. Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extraFor 3 years old and upwards.Weights: 3-y-o: 9st 3lb The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies4-y-o and up: 9st 8lb Maiden of €30,000 over 7 furlongs.Fillies allowed: 3lb For 2 years old fillies only.Closing for entries: 5th August 2015 Weights: 9stPenalties: (to count from 1st January, 2015) Closing for entries: 8th September 2015Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra

THE CURRAGH The Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Bold Lad’ (Group 2) of €200,000 over 10 furlongs Sprint Handicap of €150,000 over 6The Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. For 3 year old and upwards fillies and furlongsLeger (Group 1) of €350,000 over 14 mares only. For 3 years old and upwards which arefurlongs Weights: 3-y-o: 9st 4-y-o and up: 9st 7lb EBF eligible. (105=9st 12lb)Weights: 3-y-o: 9st Closing for entries: 5th August 2015 Closing for entries: Closing 26th August4-y-o and up: 9st 11lb Penalties: (to count from 1st January, 2015) The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Northfields’Mares allowed: 3lb Winner of a Group 1 race - 3lb extra Handicap of €150,000 over 10 furlongsClosing for entries: 27th May 2015 Handicap for 3 years old and upwards The Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes which are EBF eligible (105= 9st 12lb)The Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) of (Group 2) of €200,000 over 5 furlongs Closing for entries: 26th August 2015€300,000 over 7 furlongs For 3 years old and upwards.For two years old fillies only. Weights: 3-y-o: 9st 3lb, 4-y-o & up: 9st 4lb * Provisional race conditions correctWeights: 9st Fillies allowed: 3lb at time of publicationClosing for entries: Closing 27th May 2015 Closing for entries: 5th August 2015 Penalties: (to count from 1st January, 2015)The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Winner of a Group 1 race - 3lb extraStakes (Group 1) of €300,000 over 7furlongs The Tattersalls Ireland Super AuctionFor two years old colts & fillies. Sale Stakes of €250,000 over 6 furlongsWeights: 9st 3lb. Fillies allowed: 3lb and 63ydsClosing for entries: 27th May 2015 Weights: 9st 3lb Fillies allowed: 5lb Closing for entries: Closed For Entries Penalties: Winner of a race - 2lb extra or of a Listed or a Group race - 5lb extra

IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKENDFREE ENTRY SCHEMEThe following races have been included in the ‘Irish Champions Weekend Free Entry Scheme’ incentivewhich will be a series of races in August in which the winning horses will be entitled to a refund equivalentto the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they runin designated races on Irish Champions weekend. Valuable and prestigious races in their own right, theadditional bonus of free entry for Irish Champions Weekend makes them all the more enticing:RACE DATE QUALIFIER RACE FREE ENTRY FOR6th August Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3) 3yo+ 12f Palmerstown House Estate Irish St Leger (Group 1)7th August El Gran Senor (Listed) 2yo 7 1/2f John Deere Juvenile Turf Stakes (Group 3)7th August Abergwaun Stakes (Listed) 3yo+ 5f Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes (Group 2)12th August Hurry Harriet Stakes (Listed) 3yo+ 91/2f Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2)13th August Desmond Stakes (Group 3) 3yo+ 8f Clipper Logistics Boomerang Stakes (Group 2)22nd August Renaissance Stakes (Group3) 3yo+ 6f Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes (Group 2)23rd August Debutante Stakes (Group 2) 2yo 7f Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1)23rd August Futurity Stakes (Group 2) 2yo 7f Go s Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1)23rd August Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) 3yo+ 10f QIPCO Irish Champions Stakes (Group 1)23rd August Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3) 3yo+ 14f Palmerstown House Estate Irish St Leger (Group 1)27th August Fairy Bridge Stakes (Group 3) 3yo+ 7 1/2f Coolmore Matron Stakes (Group 1)30th August Dance Design Stakes (Group 3) 3yo+ 9f Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2)For further information, please contact the Programmes Department of Horse Racing Ireland at +353 455 455

THE RACECOURSESLEOPARDSTOWN 1m1f 1m2f 1mThe course is a left-handed oval of 7fone mile and six furlongs with an 6fuphill finishing straight. 1m4f“It’s a Group 1racecourse with a 1m6fgreat racing surface. 2mIt’s a very fair trackthat is straightforward to ride”Johnny MurtaghTHE CURRAGH 2m 1m6f 1m4f 1m2f 1m21/2f 1m2fA right-handed horseshoe-shaped course 1m1fover two miles, with an adjoining chute 1m(new)feeding into the home straight whichstages races of up to a mile. It has a three 1m1ffurlong run-in with an uphill finish. Position of 2m, 1m6f and 1m4f 5f 6f63y 1m“The best track in the starts dependent on which course is in 6f 7fcountry, it is very fair use: Derby (inner horseshoe) or Plate (outer)and usually the besthorse will win there”Declan McDonogh

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M50 linking Dublin Airport, The Curragh (Exit 9)& Leopardstown (Exit 15)M7 to The CurraghN11 to LeopardstownLuas Green Line to Leopardstown from COUNTY IRELAND LAYTOWNStephen’s Green, Dublin DUBLIN COUNTYTrain to The Curragh from Heuston Station, DUBLIN AIRPORT DUBLINDublinCourse to CourseLeopardstown is 35 miles from the Curraghby car and takes approx 45 minutes. COUNTY M50 COUNTY KILDARE DUBLIN CITY KILDARE LEOPARDSTOWN CURRAGH N11 LUAS Naas M7Newbridge TRAIN LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE CURRAGH LISTOWELRACECOURSEGETTING TO: LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE GETTING TO: THE CURRAGH RACECOURSEBy Car By CarVia the M50 — South Bound From Dublin take Exit 9 o the M50 onto the N7 southbound.Located just six miles south of Dublin City Centre, Leopardstown Take Exit 12 o the M7. When you arrive, you’ll find plentyis very accessible by car, easily accessed from the M50 - Exit 15. of free car parking. Visit the AA Roadwatch website for moreParking is free so early arrival is advised on race days to ensure travel information.you get a spot. For more information visit www.leopardstown.com By BusFrom City Centre Dublin Coach provides a service to the Curragh races fromTake the N11 (Stillorgan Dual Carriageway) heading towards Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre via the Red Cow Luasthe Southeast, past Stillorgan (right). At tra c lights turn right with stops in Naas and Newbridge. A raceday service is alsoonto Leopardstown Road R113 signposted Leopardstown. available from Limerick via Portlaoise.Continue straight and Leopardstown’s entrance is on the left See Dublin Coach & Curragh Racecourse Schedule atjust before the tra c lights in front of the Roundabout. www.dublincoach.ie.LUAS from City Centre By RailThe LUAS o ers a regular service from St. Stephen’s Green to Mainline trains from Heuston Station (Dublin), Waterford,Sandyford that takes about 20 minutes. The racecourse is only Cork, Limerick and Galway to Kildare Town witha short walk from the Sandyford station and we also provide a complimentary Shuttle Bus to the racecourse.complimentary shuttle bus service on race days. Call Iarnród Éireann at: +353 (0) 1 836 6222.

race & stay packagesWith just 35 miles separating Leopardstown and the Curragh, there is an extensive choice ofaccommodation options with ‘Race and Stay’ packages starting at €280, including transfers,admission and lunch on both days. Visit www.irishchampionsweekend.ieCO. KILDARE CO. KILDARE CO. KILDAREKEADEEN HOTEL WESTGROVE HOTEL KILLASHEE HOUSE HOTEL & SPAThe 4 star luxury Keadeen hotel is The 4-star deluxe Westgrove Hotelsituated on the outskirts of Newbridge is under 40 minutes from Dublin City Killashee House Hotel is set amidstin the heart of county Kildare - ‘the Centre and 10 minutes from both Naas over 280 acres of historic andthoroughbred county’. Opened in 1970, and Maynooth. intriguing gardens, walk ways andThe Keadeen is the oldest family-run parkland, with magnificent views overhotel in County Kildare and is located Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of our the Kildare countryside. A hotel thatjust 30 minutes from Dublin. wonderful selected hotels and enjoy is timeless, natural and elegant where the following all-inclusive package: they understand space, fun and food.Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of ourwonderful selected hotels and enjoy ACCOMMODATION Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of ourthe following all-inclusive package: • Breakfast included each morning wonderful selected hotels and enjoy • Luxury transport to and from the the following all-inclusive package:ACCOMMODATION• Breakfast included each morning racecourse on each day ACCOMMODATION• Luxury transport to and from the • Racecourse admission on both days • Breakfast included each morning • Reserved table on both days • Luxury transport to and from the racecourse on each day • 3 course lunch on both days• Racecourse admission on both days • Complimentary racecard racecourse on each day• Reserved table on both days • Racecourse admission on both days• 3 course lunch on both days Clane, Co. Kildare. • Reserved table on both days• Complimentary racecard • 3 course lunch on both days TO BOOK: • Complimentary racecardCurragh Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 www.curraghhospitality.com Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.TO BOOK:Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 TO BOOK:www.curraghhospitality.com Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 www.curraghhospitality.com

CO. KILDARE CO. DUBLIN CO. DUBLINPALMERSTOWN THE BEACON HOTEL THE MARKER HOTELHOUSE ESTATE DUBLIN The 4 star luxury South Dublin hotel isDiscover a new experience in conveniently situated near Dundrum The Marker is Dublin’s newest, luxuryluxury living. Stylish, stunning and and Leopardstown. design hotel located on Grand Canalexceptionally original, Palmerstown Square in the heart of Dublin city’sHouse Estate Hotel was designed to Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of our most vibrant new business and culturalsoothe and inspire. wonderful selected hotels and enjoy quarter. the following all-inclusive package:Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of our Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of ourwonderful selected hotels and enjoy ACCOMMODATION wonderful selected hotels and enjoythe following all-inclusive package: • Breakfast included each morning the following all-inclusive package: • Luxury transport to and from theACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION• Breakfast included each morning racecourse on each day • Breakfast included each morning• Luxury transport to and from the • Racecourse admission on both days • Luxury transport to and from the • Reserved table on both days racecourse on each day • 3 course lunch on both days racecourse on each day• Racecourse admission on both days • Complimentary racecard • Racecourse admission on both days• Reserved table on both days • Reserved table on both days• 3 course lunch on both days • 3 course lunch on both days• Complimentary racecard • Complimentary racecardJohnstown, Co. Kildare. Bracken Road, Sandyford, Co. Dublin. Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2.TO BOOK: TO BOOK: TO BOOK:Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205www.curraghhospitality.com www.curraghhospitality.com www.curraghhospitality.com

HORSEMEN’S INFORMATIONThe Curragh Training Grounds will be available to international participants. This includes an array of facilities for trainingThoroughbred racehorses on turf and artificial surfaces unequalled anywhere in the world. Comprising of approximately 1500 acresthe Training Grounds include 70 miles of grass gallops. They are used on a daily basis of approximately 1000 horses in the care of60 horse trainers. The Training Grounds are owned and managed by the Curragh Racecourse and have been used by internationalchampions such as Sea The Stars, Sinndar and Vintage Crop to name just a few. The Curragh training grounds are located at TheCurragh racecourse which in turn is just 40 minutes away from Leopardstown Racecourse and Dublin airport.Goffs Champions SaleThe Goffs Champions Sale will take place at Leopardstown racecourseprior to racing and will look to build on the vibrant trade seen in the 2014.Large numbers of international and domestic buyers resulted in an averageprice of €227,000. The sale witnessed eight six figure sales from just elevencatalogued lots that also included subsequent high class Qatar performersItorio (Qatar Silver Trophy victor) and Irish Derby fourth Ponfeigh.CONTACT DETAILSShould you have any queries in relation to the advertised race programmeor wish to enquire further regarding travel and quarantine assistance pleasedo not hesitate to contact any of the following:Pat Keogh, Leopardstown Racecourse CEOT: +353 (0)1 289 0500 • E: [email protected] Hensey, The Curragh Racecourse ManagerT: +353 (0)45 441 205 • E: [email protected] Morris, Horse Racing Ireland Director of RacingT: +353 (0)45 455455 • E: [email protected] Doyle, Horse Racing Ireland Race Planning ManagerT: +353 (0)45 455455 • E: [email protected] McGarry, ITM Racehorse Ownership ManagerT: +353 (0)45 455455 • E: [email protected]



LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE Horse Racing Ireland CURRAGH RACECOURSE Leopardstown, Dublin 18 Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare Co. Kildare, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1 289 0500 Tel: +353 (0)45 455 455 Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.leopardstown.com www.curragh.ie www.goracing.ie