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Frankel’s Hurricane Lane Wins the Irish Derby

It was a Derby double for Frankel (GB) on Saturday as Godolphin's Hurricane Lane (Ire) emulated his stablemate Adayar (Ire) in The Curragh's G1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Leaving it late under William Buick, the May 13 G2 Dante S. winner and June 5 G1 Epsom Derby third stayed on powerfully from behind as Frankie Dettori cut loose on the fellow British-trained Lone Eagle (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in early straight and overwhelmed that rival in the final yards for a neck success as the 4-1 second favourite. There were seven lengths back to Wordsworth (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in third, with the 9-4 favourite High Definition (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) one of the first beaten and finishing in rear. After a stewards' inquiry into interference caused by the winner to those in behind as he made his move forward, the result was left to stand.

Saturday, Curragh, Ireland
DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY-G1, €1,000,000, Curragh, 6-26, 3yo, 12fT, 2:33.85, gd.
1–HURRICANE LANE (IRE), 128, c, 3, by Frankel (GB)
1st Dam: Gale Force (GB) (SW-Fr & SP-Eng), by Shirocco (Ger)
2nd Dam: Hannda (Ire), by Dr Devious (Ire)
3rd Dam: Handaza (Ire), by Be My Guest
1ST GROUP 1 WIN. (200,000gns Ylg '19 TATOCT). O-Godolphin; B-Normandie Stud Ltd (IRE); T-Charlie Appleby; J-William Buick. €580,000. Lifetime Record: GSW & G1SP-Eng, 5-4-0-1, $1,020,111. *Full to Frankel's Storm (GB), SP-Fr. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Lone Eagle (Ire), 128, c, 3, Galileo (Ire)–Modernstone (GB), by Duke of Marmalade (Ire). (500,000gns Ylg '19 TATOCT). O-Ballylinch Stud & Aquis Farm; B-Ballylinch Stud (IRE); T-Martyn Meade. €200,000.
3–Wordsworth (Ire), 128, c, 3, Galileo (Ire)–Chelsea Rose (Ire), by Desert King (Ire). O-Derrick Smith, Susan Magnier & Michael Tabor; B-Barronstown Stud (IRE); T-Aidan O'Brien. €100,000.
Margins: NK, 7, 1 3/4. Odds: 4.00, 5.50, 11.00.
Also Ran: Earlswood (GB), Mojo Star (Ire), Mac Swiney (Ire), Arturo Toscanini (Ire), Van Gogh, Fernando Vichi (Ire), High Definition (Ire), Matchless (Ire). Click for the Racing Post result or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.

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Kodi Bear’s Go Bears Go Wins the Railway

Runner-up in a gruelling renewal of the G2 Norfolk S. at Royal Ascot last Thursday, Go Bears Go (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}) demonstrated his toughness to back up quickly and edge out the G3 Marble Hill S. first and second Castle Star (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) and Masseto (GB) (Territories {Ire}) in a strong edition of The Curragh's G2 GAIN Railway S. on Saturday. Shadowing the leader The Acropolis (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) in second throughout, the 17-2 shot who sported the Amo Racing silks was in front two out and refused to buckle from there under Rossa Ryan as he registered a 1 1/4-length success from Castle Star, with the same margin back to Masseto in third. TDN Rising Star Dr Zempf (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) was a neck away in fourth.

Successful from the front on debut over five furlongs at Ascot May 8, Go Bears Go was the winner on his side as the stand's-side runner Perfect Power (Ire) (Ardad {Ire}) swooped late in the Norfolk, so he has yet to be beaten when directly engaged in a race. Rossa Ryan was understandably delighted to mark his return from recent injury with the high-profile win. “He ran a super race in the Norfolk–he was just the wrong side,” he said. “We were so positive that he'd stay six furlongs and it was a big toss-up before Ascot between the Norfolk and the Coventry. Dave [Loughnane] took a massive risk coming here a week later, so we're glad it's paid off. He's a top-class sprinter in the making, I think. He's got the best attitude and a big up to Robson Aguiar and his team, who did prep this lad for the breeze-ups and they prep a good few of our yearlings. They did a fantastic job with him. To David Loughnane and all his team, they've been rock-solid. I have the easy job of steering them and I can only say thanks to everybody. I have to give a massive thanks to my boss Kia [Joorabchian] and everyone at Amo Racing, because they had the faith in me to get back on these on such a big weekend and do it.”

Go Bears Go is the last known foal out of In Dubai (Giant's Causeway), a daughter of Bahr (GB) (Generous {Ire}) who captured the G2 Ribblesdale S. and G3 Musidora S. and was runner-up in the G1 Epsom Oaks and third in the G1 Irish Oaks. She was responsible for the G1 Prix de l'Opera and GI Flower Bowl Invitational heroine Nahrain (GB) (Selkirk), who in turn produced the G1 Dubai Turf, G1 Caulfield S. and G1 Grosser Dallmayr-Preis hero Benbatl (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). Bahr is also the ancestress of the G3 Palace House S. winner Far Above (Ire) (Farhh {GB}).

Saturday, Curragh, Ireland
GAIN RAILWAY S.-G2, €100,000, Curragh, 6-26, 2yo, 6fT, 1:12.80, gd.
1–GO BEARS GO (IRE), 131, c, 2, by Kodi Bear (Ire)
1st Dam: In Dubai, by Giant's Causeway
2nd Dam: Bahr (GB), by Generous (Ire)
3rd Dam: Lady of the Sea, by Mill Reef
1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. (£50,000 Ylg '20 TATIRY; 150,000gns 2yo '21 TATBRE). O-Amo Racing Ltd & P Waney; B-Micheal D Ryan (IRE); T-David Loughnane; J-Rossa Ryan. €60,000. Lifetime Record: GSP-Eng, 3-2-1-0, $104,216. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Castle Star (Ire), 131, c, 2, Starspangledbanner (Aus)–Awohaam (Ire), by Iffraaj (GB). O-Craig Bernick & Antony Beck; B-Churchtown Bloodstock, Grouseridge & Carhue (IRE); T-Fozzy Stack. €20,000.
3–Masseto (GB), 131, c, 2, Territories (Ire)–Never Change (Ire), by New Approach (Ire). (62,000gns Wlg '19 TATFOA; 65,000gns Ylg '20 TATOCT). O-Leonard Green; B-Ciaran Paterson (GB); T-Donnacha O'Brien. €10,000.
Margins: 1 1/4, 1 1/4, NK. Odds: 8.50, 3.50, 7.50.
Also Ran: Dr Zempf (GB), Twilight Jet (Ire), Andreas Vesalius (Ire), Cadamosto (Ire), The Acropolis (Ire), The Entertainer (Ire), Pinar Del Rio (GB), Albion Square (GB), Dukebox (Ire), Strapped (Ire), Arges (Ire). Click for the Racing Post result or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.

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INS Celebrates Class of 2021

The Irish National Stud Thoroughbred Breeding Course, which celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, enjoyed a more low-key event than usual Friday, June 25 to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2021. Heading this season's award winners, Jake Scott Campbell, Co. Kildare received the Gold Medal, which is presented to someone who has demonstrated an outstanding performance in all aspects of the course. The Silver Medal being awarded to Lachlan Pethica from Australia.

The INS 'Jonathan Fitzpatrick Internship' was awarded to Benjamin Shoare from West Sussex, England, who will commence his internship with the INS in July. Alexis Navet, France, who was the recipient of the Irish Field “Blue Hen” Award, was presented with a cheque for €250 and a trophy by Leo Powell for his winning article on Blue Hen broodmares, which will be published in The Irish Field. The Veterinary Exam award was presented to Sarah Kelly, Kildare, and the CEO award for the highest score in the Equine Business exam went to Conor Mahon, Co. Kilkenny. Best Portfolio of Assignments went to Benjamin Shoare and the Continuous Assessment award was presented to Niamh Walsh, Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford.

Presented annually by the Class of 84, the John Durkan Scholarship went to Grace Kerr (Class of 2020), who will take her placement with former course graduate, horse trainer Brian Meehan. The award is granted to a student who has shown an interest in pursuing a career in training racehorses.

CLASS OF 2021

Patrick Campion (USA), Shea Connolly (Ireland), Marianne Gay (France), Hortense Huet (France), Suzanne Hyland (Ireland), Sarah Kelly (Ireland), Eathan Leonard (Ireland), Conor Mahon (Ireland), Olivia Marnane (Ireland), Hannah Moriarty (USA), Alexis Navet (France), Mairead O'Riordan (Ireland), George Prince (UK), Lauren Robinson (Ireland), Mehdi Saci (France), Jake Scott Campbell (Ireland), Ben Shoare (UK), Charlie Sweeney (Ireland), Niamh Walshe (Ireland), Elinor Wolf (USA), Normarie Santiago (Puerto Rico) recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, Nathan Trumper (New Zealand) recipient of the NZTBA scholarship, Lachlan Pethica (Australia) and Alyssa Pickles (Australia) recipients of the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia,

Basil Nolan Jnr scholarship.

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2021 National Stud Graduating Class

The graduation ceremony for the 2021 National Stud Diploma took place Friday, June 25. Numbers were limited due to the extension of COVID-19 restrictions, however, students were joined by staff and parents with additional guests joining via a live stream from the Joan Westbrook Lecture Theatre. The assessment of the Diploma is comprised of practical work, an exam based on the Evening Lecture Program and a commercial broodmare selection project.

“We feel really lucky to have been able to have some, if not all guests, in attendance this year,” said Anna Kerr COO. “The students arrived in the midst of the post-Christmas lockdown, and have been a really fantastic group. It is always brilliant to see how quickly they all connect and support each other.”

Among highlights of the ceremony, Julie Harrington of the BHA served as a guest speaker. Additionally, Emeric Guetin received The Tim Dunlop Memorial Award for Top Student while The Watership Down Stud Best Practical Award was presented to Sam Goyette for outstanding horsemanship. Among other awards presented were The Duke of Roxburghe Award (Jagger Crawford); The Alborada Trust Most Improved Student (George Crossfield) and The John Pearce Foundation Award of Merit (Isobel Smith). A travel bursary was presented to Lilly Sahla, on behalf of the Gerald Leigh Trustees, to expand her future career by travelling overseas.

Applications for the 2022 Diploma course are now open, contact students@nationalstud.co.uk for more information.

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