Carry The Flag
Made a pleasing debut when runner-up here over 5f (soft); didn't win as easily as the market suggested at Naas last time (30-100), getting up late to beat an 80-1 chance by a head; the step up to 6f will suit, but Great Barrier Reef is the more attractive of the trainer's two.
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Ownership history
- Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,BrantCurrent
- Derrick Smithuntil 15 Apr 2026
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- No Nay Never
- Dam
- Ejaazah
- Damsire
- Acclamation
From the connections
“Wayne [Lordan] felt just on the quicker ground, it's probably the quickest ground Carry The Flag has ever been on, he just couldn't get fully traction, he's just rolling around. When the other filly came on his outside it really helped him. He'll put himself in the Ascot mix now and, we'll see how he progresses and where he fits in - Aidan O'Brien, trainer”
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Curragh 14:15 Kilkea Castle Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3) | Flat Class 1 | 2 | 5/1 | 65.5 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
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