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Curragh · 16:25 · Sunday, 19 July 2026 · 1m6f4y · Good To Firm · Class 1

🤖 AI race preview

Al Riffa leads the pace appeal with a strong recent form and a proven ability to hold ground under pressure, having won the Curragh Cup last year and finishing third in a Group 1 event at Longchamp this season; his 118 OFR and 124 RPR suggest a competitive effort over the 1m6f4y, while a draw of 1 and consistent performance in good to firm conditions make him the most likely to dominate early. Illinois, despite a recent win at Ascot, shows inconsistency in stamina and has struggled in the latter stages of races, with a 115 RPR and 102 TS indicating a potential for a mid-pack rally but not a sustained challenge. The main danger comes from Floresta, who returned to form in a Group 3 at Fairyhouse just 11 days ago and has shown stamina and positional resilience, while Dallas Star, with a 100 OFR and a recent 7th in a Queen Alexandra, presents a value at the forecast price with potential to challenge in the closing stages. Trustyourinstinct, with a strong recent performance at Gowran and a 109 RPR, offers a solid each-way player at the price, while Happy Pharoah remains a caution due to unsuitability on soft ground.

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

🏁 Result

1Trustyourinstinct (IRE) Declan McDonogh7.50
2Happy Pharoah (IRE) Paddy Harnett26
3Al Riffa (FR) Dylan Browne McMonagle1.67
4Floresta (IRE) Ben Coen23
5Illinois (IRE) Ryan Moore3.75
6Tennessee Stud (IRE) J M Sheridan17

Settled from official results.