Sunday’s Big Races At The Curragh, Including The G1 Pretty Polly Stakes

Sunday’s card at The Curragh is very strong, with no less than 4 Group encounters to look forward to…

Finlay Volvo Intern. Stakes (3:15pm)
Group 3 For 4 year olds and upwards
Distance: 1m2f
Purse: 65,000 EUR

The Grey Gatsby is now a 6-year-old and is up against Aidan O’Brien’s Johannes Vermeer, today. British raider, Air Pilot, will represent Ralph Beckett.

Grangecon Stud Stakes (3:45pm)
Group 3 For 2 year olds
Distance: 6f
Purse: 65,000 EUR

3 of the 8 runners arrive undefeated (Too Familiar, Fille Du Septembre and Jim Bolger’s Sometimesadiamond. Aidan O’Brien’s Clemmie could well go-off as favourite, however. Ryan Moore has been booked for the ride.

Pretty Polly Stakes (4:20pm)
Group 1 For 3 year olds and upwards
Distance: 1m2f
Purse: 225,000 EUR

A very strong British contingent, comprising Nezwaah, Smart Call and John Gosden’s Journey, threaten Irish hopes in today’s feature contest. Zhukova and Rain Goddess look the most likely home-grown winners.

Comer Group Intern. Cup (4:50pm)
Group 2 For 3 year olds and upwards
Distance: 1m6f
Purse: 120,000 EUR

Wicklow Brave, winner of last season’s St Leger, is likely to find many friends in the market – particularly as he escapes a G1 penalty. Mick Channon’s Elidor should also start, but the 7-year-old has a tough task ahead of him.

There are 8 races in all, taking place today at The Curragh. Along with all the Group races are some very tasty handicaps for punters to get their teeth into! Good luck, if you are betting today!