A quality field will line up in the featured Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes taking place at The Curragh this Saturday.
Poet Master is set to return to the track having won the Group 2 Romanised Minstrel Stakes last year and the Karl Burke trained performer is one of eleven runners for the €50,000 contest.
Camille Pissarro, winner of the Group 1 Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere last year, leads the Irish challenge and the Aidan O’Brien trained colt will be joined by stable companion Officer.
Other notable contenders include Lord Massusus, recent Naas winner Hurricane Ivor, Power Under Me, Fleur De Chine, Tina’s Indian and Curragh specialist Big Gossey.
Eight two-year-olds will face the starter in the opening Shouldvebeenaring New for 2025 at the Irish National Stud Maiden including the Adrian Murray trained pair of Miami Destination and Stonezilian.
Heavenly Power, Real Force and Go Athletico feature among the runners for the Tote Never Beaten by SP Handicap, while there are 11 runners in the Visit The Irish National Stud and Gardens Maiden, 17 in the Following @Toteracing on X Maiden, 14 in the Irish Stallion Farms Spring Series Maiden, 15 in the Tote Guarantee Available On Course Handicap and 21 runners in the Tote.ie Handicap, with top weight carried by the Joseph O’Brien trained Leinster, which will bring the eight race programme to a close.
Ground
Following 2 dry days, the ground on straight course is Soft
The Round track is soft, yielding to soft in places.
Track
Racing on middle track with stalls in centre for all sprints
Forecast
6 to 7mm of rain between now and Saturday
Declared runners – click on link
Admission
Adult €20
Under 18s go free at this event accompanied by an adult
Times
Gates open 12 noon
Where to watch
All races broadcast live on Racing TV
Transport
Free shuttle bus from Kildare Town Train Station and Town Square
Car Parking
Free car parking