Friday's best came at Down Royal where Tempest Star was 3rd. The 5/6 favourite was prominent disputing the lead from 2 out, she made no impression sitting 3rd in the final 150 yards allowing Origami to win beating Tommy McJohn by 1/2 a length. Over at Killarney Extrapolation was 7th in a race won by Gaelic Arc who beat Dancing On My Own by 8 lengths.
Two top-class days at The Curragh begin on Saturday with 8 races and 3 highlights.
3.05: Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)
3: Believing: A smart filly who after winning a listed race at Haydock in May was a good 4th in a Group 1 over this races distance at Royal Ascot. She made headway from a furlong out running on well but not quite having the pace to mount a challenge. Despite that a repeat performance may be enough here back in calmer waters.
3.40: Juddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1)
10: Port Fairy: A decent horse who has improved with each run culminating in a career best win in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot 30 days ago. She travelled well all the way leading inside the final furlong beating the reopposing Lava Stream by a neck. She can continue her good form here and achieve her biggest success to date.
4.15: Comer Group International Curragh Cup (Group 2)
6: Tower Of London: A good horse who after wins in Saudi Arabia and Dubai including a Group 2 at Meydan in March wasn’t seen at his best when fifth in the Yorkshire Cup on his last outing. That can be discounted and looking at the field he sets the standard and can bounce back here.
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