Curragh
Tomorrow, May 25, 2025Flat1m2f
Verdict
Verdict
Aidan O'Brien's Irish Derby hero LOS ANGELES made a very pleasing return when edging out White Birch in the Mooresbridge Stakes here and can build on that to again thwart John Murphy's multiple C&D scorer who rates a big threat. Last year's Champion Stakes hero Anmaat can't be discounted either, while the smart pair Ghostwriter and Kalpana also need factoring into this cracking renewal of the Tattersalls Gold Cup.
Los Angeles
White Birch
Anmaat
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 6. Los AngelesJ: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 1311439-1
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictIrish Derby victor here last June and he reappeared with a gutsy success in Mooresbridge Stakes here (10f, good) 20 days ago by neck from White Birch. Appeals as the sort to go on again in 2025. Holds leading claims. - 8. White BirchJ: C. T. KeaneT: John Joseph Murphy, IrelandF: 2384/111-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictHigh-class horse made an encouraging return after 11 months off when neck second of 6 to Los Angeles in Mooresbridge Stakes here (10f, good) 20 days ago. This 3-time C&D winner is expected to be bang there. 
9. KalpanaJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 12123111-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 218
VerdictVery smart filly who scored 5 times in 2024, signing off with a career best in the Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot (11.6f, soft) in October. Stable in good form so she shouldn't be underestimated on her seasonal return.- 1. AnmaatJ: Jim CrowleyT: Owen BurrowsF: 21/151-
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 218
VerdictHigh-class gelding who signed off for 2024 with victory in Champion Stakes at Ascot (10f, soft) by ½ length from Calandagan. Off 7 months but still not taken lightly. 
5. GhostwriterJ: Rossa RyanT: Clive CoxF: 11/44335-4- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictWinless in 2024 but lots of good efforts in defeat at the highest level, coming in fifth in Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown final start. Returned with a good fourth of 11 in Dubai Turf at Meydan in April so holds place claims.
7. Royal RhymeJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 5/154673-3- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictSmart horse who performed with credit after a 6-month absence when third of 6 to Sosie in Prix Ganay at Longchamp (10.4f, good) 28 days ago. Merits consideration.
4. DeeponeJ: William James LeeT: P. Twomey, IrelandF: 11241/4-- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 413
VerdictCourse winner but not seen out since a well-held fourth of 5 in Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown 13 months ago. Yard in good form but it's easy to look elsewhere.
2. ContinuousJ: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 13009-395- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict2023 St Leger winner but failed to hit the same heights last year and it's been a similar story in 3 outings this spring, tried in blinkers when last of 5 in Yorkshire Cup last time. Hard to fancy.
3. Crypto ForceJ: David EganT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 673644-6- Price History:
- 251.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictUseful horse but he resumed from 8 months off with a bellow-par sixth of 7 to Galen in Alleged Stakes at this course (10f, good) 43 days ago. This course winner faces no easy task.- Unnamed Favourite
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