April 12 / 15.25 Curragh

15.25

Good

Lodge Park Stud Irish EBF Park Express Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £33400.83
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Lodge Park Stud Irish EBF Park Express Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
6 (2)
One Look

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 69212- C BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won the Goffs Million on 2yo debut and added two wins last year, notably Killarney Listed over today's trip on softish ground; better again when second in 9.5f Gowran Group 3 contest on final start on good ground; one to consider and yard has made a good start to the season.
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4th

8

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

One Look

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

C&D Group 3 winner last year, but seems most effective at 1m2f, judged on her placed efforts in the Blandford Stakes and the Prix de l'Opéra; stablemate of City Of Memphis who has the advantage of race fitness.

9/2

5

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:45 Ascot

One Look

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

Won two Group 3s (1m and 1m2f) this term and went close with first-time cheekpieces in Group 1 at Longchamp (1m2f) 13 days ago; strong finish in the latter gives hope for this new trip, even if pedigree is less encouraging.

10/1

4

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One Look

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

Listed winner last season; added the Group 3 Park Express here (1m, good) on return; followed that with a fine second behind Porta Fortuna in the Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes, also here (1m, good); came up short at Royal Ascot; established her stamina with C&D Group 3 win in July and has since been acquired by Wathnan Racing; should be thereabouts.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3155-

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won Tipperary maiden on quick ground last summer but safely held both starts afterwards in Group company at Doncaster and Newmarket (keen second occasion); 1,000 Guineas/Oaks entries but looks to have it to do here.
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3

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

Ecstatic

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Sole win came in Tipperary 2yo maiden but career-best on seasonal return when second in Group 3 Park Express Stakes (1m, good) at the Curragh in April; 1m4f seemed beyond her in Group 2 Ribblesdale on latest and now reverts to 1m; claims.

15/2

3

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Ecstatic

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Sole win from seven starts came in Tipperary maiden last year and on the face of it she's down the Ballydoyle pecking order; soundly beaten when Listed fifth at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last time but she didn't enjoy a clear run and her pedigree suggests she will relish this step up in trip, with her dam having won this race for connections in 2018; stayed on well for second in Group 3 Park Express Stakes (1m, good) in April; interesting outsider.

12/1

3

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ecstatic

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Seems some way down the pecking order at Ballydoyle but is a useful sort all the same, having performed well in Curragh Group 3 on reappearance; soft ground provides an excuse for lesser effort later in April; leading player on ratings.

11/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 33723- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Bought out of Richard Spencer's yard for 475,000gns at Tattersalls in December after a series of solid runs last year in stakes company at 1m-1m2f, mainly on a sound surface although ran to form on soft final start when third in Saint-Cloud Listed in October; can be keen.
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3

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Two good 1m runs at this venue after joining Ger Lyons, 2l third behind One Look in a Group 3 in April and 2 3/4l third behind Porta Fortuna in a Group 2 in June; reported to have suffered heat stress in a C&D Group 3 won by One Look in July; redeemed herself at Gowran; Red Letter is the yard's number one.

12/1

2

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

18:35 Gowran Park

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Often ran well in defeat in good company for Richard Spencer; confirmed a good standard of form with two 1m Curragh runs after joining Ger Lyons, 2l third behind One Look in a Group 3 in April and 2 3/4l third behind Porta Fortuna in a Group 2 in June; reported to have suffered heat stress in a 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh on latest.

13/2

7

(4)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Yet to score in stakes' company but has run well in defeat on multiple occasions, including at 1m2f; shaped like further would suit on her first two starts for Ger Lyons here over 1m, 2l third behind One Look in Park Express and 2.75l third behind Porta Fortuna in Lanwades Stud Stakes (One Look second); place chance at least back at 1m2f.

7/1

Form: 6-127

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful AW form at Dundalk recently, probably didn't stay 1m2f in Leopardstown Group 3 a fortnight ago; drop back in trip to suit but looks out of her depth.
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8th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win in 14 starts came in Dundalk AW maiden in February of last year; highly tried since, best run over C&D last April when beaten 2.25l into fourth by One Look in this race last year; returned on the AW 28 days ago when beaten 4l into fifth by stablemate California Dreamer; needs plenty more.

33/1

5th

6

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Spicy Margarita

9st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Like stablemate California Dreamer, hasn't won since landing a course maiden (7f) last February; highly tried afterwards, standout run when fourth in Curragh Group 3 over this trip; absent since tailed off in Naas Listed event in October; market can separate yard's runners.

9/2

3/1

Form: 14196- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Unraced at two but made good strides last year, winning Haydock novice and Chantilly Listed (1m, good) and didn't run badly final start in Group 3 Atalanta Stakes at Sandown when keen; tongue-tied for seasonal return and sets a fair standard.
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3rd

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Bright Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Listed winner at Deauville (1m, soft) in July and even better form when placed in 7f Group 3s at Goodwood (good) and Doncaster (soft; beaten a short head) since; a 3lb penalty for the French success shouldn't prevent a prominent showing.

4/1

2nd

3

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Bright Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Listed winner at Deauville (1m, soft) in July and close third in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) next time; below best when fifth in Group 3 at Sandown (1m, soft) last time but she travelled well and could benefit from this drop back to 7f; she's one to consider.

8/1

2

(10)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Bright Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

No match for Spiritual when second at Epsom in June but bagged a Listed win at Deauville (1m, soft) the following month and posted a career-best RPR when third in Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good) 31 days ago; rain no issue for her.

12/1

6th
8 (5)
Whirl

7/2

Form: 4511- CD

Last run: 172 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressed nicely last year at two, winning Doncaster maiden and showed battling qualities to fend off challengers in Group 3 Staffordstown Stud Stakes over today's C&D (soft); Oaks entry faces much stiffer task taking on her elders here but reportedly working well.
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1st

5

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Whirl

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Easily won the Group 3 Musidora Stakes at York (1m2f, good to firm) in May before pushing Minnie Hauk close in the Oaks (1m4f, good to soft; 4l back to third) and her stablemate followed up in the Irish Oaks; won the Group 1 Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f, good) last time and the runner-up Kalpana franked that form when second in the King George on Saturday; major player.

5/4

7

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Whirl

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won 1m Group 3 at this venue on fourth and final start at two; below-par reappearance here in April; much more like it to win the Group 3 Musidora at York a month later, led over 3f out and ran on strongly; career-best when second in the Oaks, made the running and rallied well after being headed, emerging with almost as such as credit as stablemate Minnie Hauk.

11/8

2nd

9

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Whirl

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

By Wootton Bassett; progressed nicely last year, on final start making most and rallying splendidly to take a 1m Group 3 at the Curragh (1m, soft) with Giselle among those on her heels; never seriously involved on reappearance and started joint-third favourite of six for the Group 3 Musidora at York (10.3f) a month later but she led over 3f out and ran on strongly to win in style; dam 1m winner but dam's sister Hydrangea won Group 1s over 1m and 1m4f; shapes as if she will stay and has big each-way chance.

9/2

Form: 01620-

Last run: 196 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Naas maiden winner last summer (7f) before upped in class, notably Leopardstown Listed second on good; reportedly finished lame when well below best final start in Goffs Million; no fancy entries and looks the lesser likely of the Ballydoyle trio.
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3rd

2

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Garden Of Eden

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won 10.5f Listed race in May and followed that by taking the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) by just over 3l, going away; those improved efforts came with steps up in trip and she could have more to give at 1m4f+, if bouncing back from her flop on soft ground in Germany 18 days ago; stablemate Minnie Hauk has much better form, though.

16/1

4

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Garden Of Eden

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Two wins from eight starts and opposable on the majority of her form but she took a big step forward when upped to 10.3f at Naas (good) latest, keeping on well to win that Listed race by 1l and shaping as though 1m4f could prompt further improvement; Ryan Moore's mount of the Ballydoyle three and trainer/jockey have combined to win the last two runnings; respected.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

16:20 Naas

Garden Of Eden

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A P O’Brien

led early, soon headed and prominent

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 47328-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won on both good and heavy early last season before upped to Listed class, notably Tipperary strong-finishing second in first-time cheekpieces; didn't appear to stay 1m2f in testing conditions final start; probably needs to improve a bit to play a major role here.
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6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

1st

3

(12)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Fleur De Chine

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dual winner last year including the valuable Gowran Classic over 1m2f; well below best in light 4yo campaign, most recently in Group 3 at same venue last month; blinkers replace visor here and tries this trip for the first time (jockey booking encouraging).

12/1

Form: 2236-5 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Spain in 2023; placed in four consecutive Listed races between August and September last year (including second to One Look at Killarney); not far off her best on last month's seasonal return here but will do well to make the frame.
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11th

9

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Princess Child

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved throughout last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and a Group 3 event at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in a 1m Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten by stablemate Celestial Orbit in a 7f Group 3 here last month; held by City Of Memphis on running a fortnight ago.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Princess Child

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved throughout the campaign last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and following up in Group 3 company at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten 6l into seventh at the Curragh on return; much better at the same venue six days later when a long-priced second in a 1m Group 3 event.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Princess Child

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved throughout campaign last season, landing competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and following up in Group 3 company at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten 6l into seventh on return at this track six days ago; should improve for that and step up in trip too; enjoys soft ground and fitness edge; player.

14/1

Non-runners

Azada, Mexicali Rose

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.60
Straight Forecast €36.65
Trifecta €176.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Azada

RP RATINGS (IRE):

One Look

TOPSPEED:

Ecstatic

POSTDATA:

Azada

The Irish Sun:

One Look