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Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1) (No Geldings)

Curragh · 16:35 · Sunday, 28 June 2026 · 1m4f · Good To Firm · Class 1

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to see a strong early tempo with the front-runners — Raaheeb, Pierre Bonnard, and Shaihaan — all possessing solid recent form and early pace, though the draw positions suggest a potential midfield challenge from Christmas Day and James J Braddock. Raaheeb stands out with a consistent ability to lead and maintain clear advantage over distance, backed by a strong performance at Sandown and a clean start at Ascot, while his 112 OFR and 125 RPR suggest a well-balanced, competitive profile that makes him a hard-to-oppose threat in a field of 8. The main dangers are Action, who showed a lack of stamina in his Epsom run despite leading, and Benvenuto Cellini, who has shown improvement in recent starts with a clear headway and consistent pace, particularly in good-to-firm conditions; both are each-way players at the forecast price with potential to challenge in the closing stages.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Benvenuto Cellini (IRE) Ryan Moore2.75
2Christmas Day (IRE) Ronan Whelan5.00
3Pierre Bonnard (IRE) Wayne Lordan10
4Raaheeb (IRE) Rossa Ryan3.75
5Shaihaan (IRE) Tom Marquand34
6James J Braddock (GB) Dylan Browne McMonagle8.00

Settled from official results.