13:05 Curragh (IRE) 22 Aug 2026
Coolmore Stud St Mark's Basilica Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden
2YO only
Winner €13,200 - 16 ran
Good (Good to Firm in places)
Draw Advantage: High
Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 8.7° - 17.6°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 8.1 mph NW
Last Update: 22/08/2026 17:00x
dwelt and towards, smooth progress in centre under 2f out, ridden into 6th over 1f out, ran on and drifted right inside final furlong, led close home
broke well and led, ridden to assert 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd 2 1/2f out, kept on, no extra closing stages
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress 2 1/2f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-divison, ridden and no impression 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
dwelt slightly, towards rear for most, never a factor
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
md-division, ridden and no extra 2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ran freely, no extra 2f out
mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out
tracked leaders, led in centre halfway, headed 2 1/2f out, soon on extra, drifted left, eased final furlong
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €13.89 (8, 10) |
| Win | €1.67 (8) |
| Place | €1.10 (8), €3.90 (10), €4.30 (9) |
| Exacta | €14.80 (8, 10) |
| Trifecta | €205.70 (8, 10, 9) |
Video Highlights
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 14 | Thread Of Gold | 5 | 2 | 9 7 | - | W P Mullins (31 miles) | Joseph Sheridan | 11/ 1 | 1:27.59 | ||
| 2024 | Good | 15 | Officer | 15 | 2 | 9 7 | - | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 7/ 4 | 1:26.29 | ||
| 2023 | Good - Yielding | 13 | Atlantic Coast | 10 | 2 | 9 7 | - | J P O'Brien (39 miles) | Dylan McMonagle | 10/ 1 | 1:28.43 | ||
| 2022 | Good | 12 | Continuous | 9 | 2 | 9 7 | - | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 10/ 3 | 1:24.70 | ||
| 2021 | Soft | 17 | Eclat De Lumiere | 18 | 2 | 9 2 | - | D K Weld (3 miles) | Colin Keane | 7/ 2 | 1:30.70 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2, 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f | 1:15.09 |
