Albert Einstein, Puerto Rico and Gstaad among entries for 1xBet Gladness Stakes this Saturday
2000 Guineas ante post favourite Albert Einstein, along with Group 1 race winners Puerto Rico and Gstaad are among seven entries trained by Aidan O’Brien in the feature 1xBet Supporting Irish Racing Gladness Stakes, taking place at the Curragh this Saturday.
The champion trainer has previously won the race four times with Giants Causeway and Excelebration, while Lancaster House won the race in 2020 and 2021. In addition, he has entered Twain a Group 1 winner as a two year old, who didn’t run last year, in the Listed race which is named to honour the legendary racehorse Gladness.
Commanche Brave, who finished a very respectable third in Group races in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia during the winter is set to represent Donnacha O’Brien, while Group 1 placed Ten Bob Tony trained in Britain by Ed Walker is another notable entry.
Other contenders include Duckadilly, Saracen, Lord Massusus, Rahmi and Wannabe Royal, while last year’s winner Big Gossey will be running at the County Kildare venue for this 50th time on Saturday.
The eight race programme features a variety of competitive handicaps and maidens
Track – Racing on middle track with stalls in center.
Ground – Both tracks remain soft following 2mm of rain overnight.
Forecast Rain today approx. 7 to 9mm possibly, total rainfall between now and Saturday between 10 and 15mm approximately
Entries Microsoft Word – 2026_ONOR065.doc
Gates open 12 noon with first race at 1.25pm and final race at 5.25pm
Where to watch – all races broadcast live on Racing TV
