Race cards · Sat 19 Aug
Saturday 19 August · Curragh, Eire
15:27 Coolmore Stud Wootton Bassett Irish European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes (Group 2)
- Distance
- 0m 7f 0y
- Going
- Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)
- Class
- 1
- Prize
- EUR 120000
- Runners
- 5
Race preview
HENRY LONGFELLOW burst to prominence in the ante-post markets for next year's Classics when making a sparkling beginning to his career over C&D, and the impeccably-bred son of Dubawi and the brilliant Minding can give Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 16th victory in this contest. The champion trainer is also represented by Galway winner Portland, although he has been beaten by both Spanish Flame and Islandsinthestream. The latter was particularly impressive over track and trip and could be the primary threat to the Ballydoyle dominance.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Longfellow | 1 | R L Moore | A P O'Brien | 9 5 | 2-9 | |
| 2 | Islandsinthestream | 1 | Declan McDonogh | J P O'Brien | 9 5 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | Portland | 341 | Seamie Heffernan | A P O'Brien | 9 5 | 18-1 | |
| 4 | Spanish Flame | 411 | Colin Keane | G M Lyons | 9 5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | Courageous Strike | 286 | Billy Lee | A Murray | 9 5 | 125-1 |