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Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)

Curragh · 16:00 · Sunday, 9 August 2026 · 6f · Good To Firm · Class 1

🤖 AI race preview

Sun Goddess emerges as the standout on form, having recorded two first-place finishes in the past month at Curragh and Ascot with consistent pace and positioning, including a notable performance where she led over two furlongs and pushed clear inside the final furlong — a pattern reinforced by her strong RPR (112) and OFR (103) figures, despite a slight class drop from Group 1 to Class 1. Her draw of 2 positions her ideally for a front-running role, and with trainer A P Obrien’s 20% win rate in the last 14 days, she is hard to oppose in a race where pace will likely be set early. The main danger comes from Celeron, who showed strong improvement in a recent win at Curragh despite a poor start at Ascot, and King Of Cloughan, who has a solid record in the same class and distance with a strong RPR (111) and recent form in the final furlong. Velozee, with a recent third at Ascot and a 106 TS, offers a value each-way player at the forecast price, while The Scallionator, though inconsistent, remains a first-time headgear horse with a notable win at Listowel and could challenge in the closing stages.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Sun Goddess (IRE) Ryan Moore2.25
2Folsom Blues (IRE) Dylan Browne McMonagle8.50
3Velozee (IRE) W J Lee12
4Carry The Flag (IRE) Ronan Whelan34
5Tribeca (IRE) David Egan23
6The Scallionator (IRE) Wesley Joyce101

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Celeron
🥈King Of Cloughan
🥉Sun Goddess

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