May 18 / 16.33 Naas

16.33

Good

Goffs Lacken Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £29256.2
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 6 runners
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Goffs Lacken Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 2125-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Three wins from eight starts at two, highlighted by Group 1 win in the Prix Morny; status as a top juvenile underlined by Phoenix Stakes second to today's rival Babouche, and same placing in the Middle Park; had to work hard to beat stablemate Ides Of March over C&D on seasonal debut; should be sharper now; might not the want the ground too quick but this should be fine.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Whistlejacket

9st 5lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Won the July Stakes and Prix Morny last season; 6f Listed winner on reappearance; no luck in running on his way to sixth-place finish in the Commonwealth Cup; slowly away and never looked like making an impression in the July Cup; blinkered for the first time.

10/1

12th

15

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Whistlejacket

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Busy 2yo campaign featured wins in the July Stakes (at this meeting) and Prix Morny; collared stablemate Ides Of March in Listed grade on reappearance and met traffic issues on his way to sixth-place finish in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot most recently; the forecast ground perhaps isn't ideal (0-5 on good/firmer) but otherwise he has possibilities for top trainer who has landed this prize five times, mostly with 3yos.

5/1

12

(11)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Whistlejacket

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

3-8 in 2yo campaign, highlight his Group 1 Prix Morny win at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in August; ran well on fast ground at this meeting; returned with Listed win at Navan (6f, soft) and, while he was no match for Babouche when second in Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) latest, Ryan Moore reported that the colt banged his head on the gates; could give good account.

16/1

13/8

Form: 1114-4 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won her first three starts, including the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes and the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, beating Whistlejacket on the latter occasion; winning run came to an end on soft ground behind Lake Victoria at Newmarket in the Cheveley Park; failed to cope with a 5lb penalty at Cork on return; should be close to peak fitness now.
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7th

11

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Babouche

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made it 3-3 in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes here 12 months ago; pulled hard when fourth in soft-ground Cheveley Park; won Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) on second start this season; flopped in the Commonwealth Cup when much too free; could bounce back.

9/2

14

(18)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Babouche

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made it 3-3 in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) last August then pulled hard when fourth in soft-ground Cheveley Park; back to winning ways in Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) last month, and impressed even though runner-up Whistlejacket was below par; one to consider.

5/1

2

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Babouche

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won her first three starts, including the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes and the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, beating Whistlejacket on the latter occasion; winning run came to an end on soft ground behind Lake Victoria at Newmarket in the Cheveley Park; failed to cope with a 5lb penalty at Cork on return; should be close to peak fitness now.

13/8

Form: 321-1 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
6f Navan maiden winner last October on third and final juvenile start, making all; first two starts at two were over 7f, but he started the new campaign with a win in a 5f rated race at Cork; takes a big jump in class now.
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8th

15

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Bodhi Bear

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: J A Stack

Handicap wins at the Curragh (5f, soft/heavy) and Navan (5f, good) this year; fully effective at 6f but he will need much more than when well beaten in last season's Silver Cup; blinkers make their debut.

33/1

4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Smart handicap form this season. also a fine third behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on his penultimate start; not one of his better handicap displays on latest.

14/1

Form: 04135- C

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.
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4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

Form: 01-4 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Took a huge step forward from her debut when a 100-1 maiden winner over C&D last September; big task here; ran out of steam late when a creditable fourth in a 7f Group 3 race at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.
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1st

4

(14)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Carla Ridge

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Progressed really well last year, notably 10l winner of this event (soft-to-heavy); didn't run at all badly on seasonal return in Group 3 at Leopardstown in May, plenty fresh and not clear run when beaten little over 3l (7f); had the summer off and returns for her favourite part of the season with trip and ground in her favour; big run expected from a good draw.

5/2

6th

4

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Carla Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings last season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty was promising, and she ended the campaign with a stylish career-best in winning a 6f Curragh Listed race by 10l; can prosper at this trip.

5/1

1st

6

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Carla Ridge

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Navan maiden on the second of two juvenile starts; ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings this season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty gives her a big chance; excuse offered (badly hampered mid-race) after disappointing handicap run here last time/

11/4

Form: 6-2421 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Deserved her recent C&D handicap win after showing promise on several occasions; takes a massive jump in class here.
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3rd

5

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Temperance

8st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Runner-up in two 6f course maidens last year; sole win was at Naas (6f) off 75 but yet to threaten in nine outings since; others preferred.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Temperance

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Sole win was over 6f and off 5lb lower; probably stays 7f but hasn't been that threatening this year, with blinkers tried last time; others preferred.

20/1

8th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Temperance

9st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Won a valuable handicap over 6f at Naas last year off 8lb lower; not disgraced herself but hasn't been up to competing at stakes level since; interesting back in a handicap with blinkers tried, but might find one or two better treated.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.20
Straight Forecast €3.91
Trifecta €15.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Whistlejacket

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Babouche

TOPSPEED:

Babouche

POSTDATA:

Whistlejacket

The Irish Sun:

Whistlejacket