14:52 Curragh

Saturday 30 August 2025

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Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:53 | Winning time: 1m 12.36s

(10)

Chicago Call³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 96| D

14/1

Won a maiden at Fairyhouse in July, then finished fourth of 9 in Group 2 at Goodwood (28/1) 30 days ago, staying on in the closing stages. Open to further improvement, particularly if stepping up to 7f.

Form: 414

(2)

First Approach^p⁵⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Gavin Ryan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 91

33/1

Won maiden at Naas in May and finished second of 5 in listed race at Tipperary (10/3) 59 days ago, kept on wearing cheekpieces. Returns to 6f which may suit better than recent 5f races.

Form: 21402

(9)

Learntodiscover^p1⁴²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Gary Carroll| T: G M Lyons| OR: 93| CD

14/1

Won a maiden at this course and distance in June before finishing fourth of 4 in Group 2 here (11/1) 42 days ago, slowly into stride and couldn't quicken. First-time cheekpieces worn for this easier Group 3 assignment.

Form: 314

(8)

Mission Central²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A P O'Brien| CD

11/8

Made a modest debut at Dundalk when fifth of 6 as even-money favourite in April. Won impressively by 8 lengths in a 28-runner maiden at this course and distance (4/1) 21 days ago. Looks potentially smart and well suited to this step up to Group 3 level.

Form: 51

(3)

Mushaffar¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: D Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| CD

8/1

Won maiden of 19 at this course and distance (5/1) 14 days ago, waited with before quickening to lead final 100 yards and winning readily. Faces much stiffer test but rates a good prospect.

Form: 1

(5)

Red Earth³⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: J A Stack| D

12/1

Made a successful debut when winning a 17-runner maiden at Naas (14/1) 38 days ago, showing good attitude to stay on and lead close home despite being easy to back. Open to improvement stepping up to Group 3 company.

Form: 1

(7)

The Publican's Son

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J P O'Brien

40/1

Foaled April 12. $20,000 yearling, $200,000 2-y-o. Beau Liam colt. Represents a stable with a solid win rate. Dam was a US 1m winner and is a half-sister to smart US 7f-11f winner Iron Power.

Form:

(6)

Arugam Bay³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Chris Hayes| T: E & P Harty| OR: 93| D

18/1

Won a maiden and listed race this season before running respectably when sixth of 10 in Group 3 at Ascot (25/1) 35 days ago, challenging before weakening in the final half-furlong. Likely to be vulnerable in this grade.

Form: 52116

(1)

Ipanema Queen¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Declan McDonogh| T: A Murray| OR: 95| CD

2/1

Won maiden debut at Curragh before disappointing in Group 3 at Ascot, then returned to form with second in listed race at Naas. Won 7-runner listed race at Curragh (6/5) 14 days ago, showing plenty of zest before just holding on by a head. Looks capable of making an impact in this grade.

Form: 1021

(4)

Magny Cours³⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Nathan Crosse| T: Daniel McLoughlin| OR: 90| D

28/1

Won maiden at Listowel (6f) before finishing third of 7 in Listed race at Naas (5f) at 18/1, 38 days ago. Struggled in previous Group 3 attempt.

Form: 103

Non-Runners

(11)

Fresh Fade⁶

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: M O'Callaghan J: Jamie Powell

Forecasts

Mission Central (11/8), Ipanema Queen (2/1), Mushaffar (8/1), Red Earth (12/1), Fresh Fade (12/1), Learntodiscover (14/1), Chicago Call (14/1), Arugam Bay (18/1), Magny Cours (28/1), First Approach (33/1), The Publican's Son (40/1)

MISSION CENTRAL looked potentially smart when routing 27 rivals by 8 lengths in a maiden at this course and distance 21 days ago and can take this step up to Group 3 in his stride. Ipanema Queen is improving and showed plenty of zest when winning a listed race here last time, while Mushaffar rates a good prospect having made a winning debut over C&D 2 weeks ago.