A full field of 27 is expected to line up for the Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire, which is the feature on Day 1 of the new Irish Flat season this Sunday.
The Adrian Murray trained Crypto Force is set to carry top weight in the ultra competitive €100,000 contest, having been competing in Group race company last year.
British based trainers will be well represented with three likely runners featuring the Adrian Keatley trained Flying Finn, Thunder Roar trained by Tony Coyle and Kaine Wood and the Raphael Freire trained Raadobarg who landed the race in 2022 and finished third last year.
Other notable contenders include Kortez Bay, Coeur D’Or, Smooth Tom, Fleetfoot, Rhythm King, Orandi, Indigo Five and Gleneagle Bay.
9 two-year-olds have been entered for the opening Castle Star at Capital Stud Maiden, including four trained by Adrian Murray, who landed the race with Bucanero Fuerte and Arizona Blaze.
Prolific Curragh specialist Big Gossey is one of 14 entries in the Nua Healthcare Handicap over 6 furlongs, while there are 19 entries in the Nua Healthcare Handicap. Champion trained Aidan O’Brien is set to be well represented during the afternoon with entries in the Alkumait at Capital Stud Maiden, Bermingham Cameras Maiden and Tote.ie Maiden, which brings the eight race programme to a close.
The eight-race programme which kicks off at 1.40pm offers total prize money of €254,000
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Ground
Soft to Heavy, heavy in places
Track
Racing on stand side track with stalls in centre for all sprints
Forecast
Mainly dry for next few days with a chance of some light showers
Entries – click on link
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Admission
Best prices in advance at curragh.ie
Times
Gates open 12 noon
Where to watch
All races broadcast live on Racing TV
Transport
Complimentary bus service from Newbridge and Kildare Towns and Stations for this fixture
Car Parking
Free car parking