Curragh on Kazeem radar ..
(March 19 2015)
Former winner Al Kazeem is one of 28 entries for the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on May 24.
Roger Charlton's seven-year-old returned from a spell at stud last year to run right back up to his best form, agonisingly beaten by Noble Mission in the Champion Stakes at Ascot.
He beat Camelot in the 10-furlong Group One two years ago and the race is likely to be on his agenda once more.
"It's certainly one we'll look at, ground permitting," said Charlton.
"He'll go to France before that, for the Prix d'Harcourt at Longchamp on April 6, a Group Two over 10 furlongs.
"It really was great to get him back last season."
Also among the entries for the Curragh highlight is Kevin Ryan's The Grey Gatsby, winner of the Irish Champion Stakes last season where he beat the Derby winner Australia.
St Leger winner Kingston Hill, Adelaide, winner of the Cox Plate for Aidan O'Brien, and John Oxx's My Titania are also entered.
Dermot Weld's exciting Free Eagle, stablemate Fascinating Rock and Sir Michael Stoute's Cannock Chase catch the eye.
Ralph Beckett's exciting Air Pilot is an interesting contender over middle distances this season, while Ger Lyons has entered Chopin, formerly trained in Germany.
Curragh general manager Paul Hensey said: "We are delighted to see so many Classic and Group One winners among the initial entries for this world-class race and we are very grateful to both owners and trainers for supporting what promises to be one of the highlights of our 2015 season."