May 23 / 17.45 Curragh

17.45

Good

Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £12677.69
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 22730- CD BF

Last run: 230 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Gained back to back wins in October 2023, including over C&D (heavy); mostly consistent last year, though did run poorly over 5f here on her last start of the season; remains 16lb above last win and lacks a run but has gone well fresh before so could run into the money.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.

8/1

3rd

10

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Back-to-back winner in 2023 in a 5f Navan maiden (soft) and a 6f Curragh handicap off 70 (heavy); nothing since then but creditable fifth at the Curragh in November on her first try at this trip in a first-time hood and tongue tie (left off now).

10/1

Form: 1252-9

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
3yo won a 5.5f maiden at Sligo last August; subsequently ran well in two nurseries before going down by a nose in a Listed heat at Newmarket in November; stopped quickly at Naas on seasonal return in March (7f, heavy); probably best watched in first-time cheekpieces.
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3

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Kodilicious

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sligo maiden winner on soft last year and was later runner-up in a Newmarket listed race, both over 6f; by far the best of three runs this term when second in a 6f Naas conditions last time; the blinkers worn then are retained but this trip is a question.

7/1

3

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Kodilicious

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sligo maiden winner and ended last year with excellent runner-up effort in Listed event at Newmarket; not in the same form in two handicap starts this term; blinkers on now and needs to bounce back.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18-503 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year including a 6f fillies' handicap at Cork off 76; best run this season on latest when beaten 0.5l at Naas (6f, good) and runs off the same mark here; has run well on both previous visits to this venue and has to be considered.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Staysound Susie

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Career-best on latest to land a nice pot at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy) under this rider, her fourth win; ground-versatile but she'll need to improve again to follow up off a career-high mark of 90.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form.

5/1

3rd

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Staysound Susie

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over C&D (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 7lb lower; moderate effort when a 7.75l fifth behind Dmaniac here on seasonal return (6f, heavy); will be sharper now but may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

Form: 1508-1 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f (good) here last season and added another course win on seasonal return in March over C&D (soft) off 74; 4lb higher now and will need a career best off this mark.
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4th

19

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Sole win last season came over C&D (soft) on this card last year; three creditable runs off revised mark subsequently before form tailed off in the Autumn; dropped 2lb, handles heavy ground and dangerous to dismiss for yard that had a winner at Cheltenham this week.

20/1

8th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Has shown good form over this trip (and the extended 6f) at this venue this year; winner on soft in March and placed three times on good; down in grade again after contesting a premier handicap here a month ago.

6/1

Form: 1-6

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
3yo won sole start at two at Dundalk last October (7f); struggled on turf debut in a first-time hood (discarded) at Gowran (7f, yielding); half-sister to Requinto could be suited by the drop back to 6f and better ground; not discounted on handicap debut.
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5

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ethical Code

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

3yo won sole start at two at Dundalk last October (7f); struggled on turf debut in a first-time hood (discarded) at Gowran (7f, yielding); half-sister to Requinto could be suited by the drop back to 6f and better ground; not discounted on handicap debut.

8/1

5

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ethical Code

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

3yo won sole start at two at Dundalk last October (7f); struggled on turf debut in a first-time hood (discarded) at Gowran (7f, yielding); half-sister to Requinto could be suited by the drop back to 6f and better ground; not discounted on handicap debut.

8/1

6th

5

(5)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Gowran Park

Ethical Code

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hampered after 1f

11/2

Form: 6-4349 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 6f maiden at Dundalk for Paddy Twomey last April; yet to hit top form in four starts for Ado McGuinness; drops to 6f after heavy defeat at Gowran (7f) on testing ground; mark sliding but more needed.
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15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

11th

8

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Heart Of Darkness

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Sole win from 20 starts came in a 6f maiden on AW in 2024; 0-9 turf record is negative.

14/1

5th

10

(10)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Heart Of Darkness

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; sole win from 19 starts came here in 6f maiden in 2024; good effort to take runner-up in C&D handicap in January, but below that level last two times.

12/1

Form: 972-30 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Is 1-16 on turf, the win coming in April 2024 at Naas (6f, yielding) off 66; good effort on seasonal return over C&D (soft) last month when a 1.75l third off 78; poor effort latest at Naas (6f, gd-yld); down 4lb and now 7lb lower than when beaten 1.75l here last June; place chance at least.
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16th

12

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers.

12/1

9th

16

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong.

14/1

5th

12

(15)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Tai Tam Bay

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner two years ago; best form last season was on seasonal debut and in the latter part of the campaign; big chance following last Sunday's cliamer-ridden Curragh second, 1 1/4l ahead of Mickey The Steel.

4/1

Form: 21-04 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
3yo won a maiden second time up last season; well-beaten behind Swelter in a Group 3 at Leopardstown on return; hung left when a 7.75l fourth of 17 in 3yo handicap at Naas last time (behind Brigid's Cloak); more needed off 3lb lower mark; cheekpieces reached for.
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9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Miracle Beauty

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner at two and returned this season in a Group 3; hasn't looked that well treated in two 6f handicaps but has had a break and she wouldn't be exposed at 7f; not discounted off a reduced mark.

12/1

8

(14)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Miracle Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

3yo won a maiden second time up last season; well-beaten behind Swelter in a Group 3 at Leopardstown on return; hung left when a 7.75l fourth of 17 in 3yo handicap at Naas last time (behind Brigid's Cloak); more needed off 3lb lower mark; cheekpieces reached for.

11/2

8

(14)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Miracle Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

3yo won a maiden second time up last season; well-beaten behind Swelter in a Group 3 at Leopardstown on return; hung left when a 7.75l fourth of 17 in 3yo handicap at Naas last time (behind Brigid's Cloak); more needed off 3lb lower mark; cheekpieces reached for.

11/2

Form: 500-56 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.
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9

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Li Ban

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.

18/1

9

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Li Ban

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.

18/1

Form: 31-407

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
3yo won a 7f maiden at Leopardstown (soft) last season; drops back in trip after a trio of modest efforts at 10.5f-7f this year; this trip is an unknown but she's a half-sister to a 6f winner and the handicapper is giving her a chance; not discounted.
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1

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Just Before

10st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Leopardstown maiden winner over 7f in October; well beaten in five handicap runs but she was just 1l behind at Tipperary last time when headed late home; blinkers are now applied and she can put in a bold bid here from just a 1lb higher mark.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Just Before

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Maiden winner on soft ground over this trip at Leopardstown last October; needs to find extra to open her handicap account since she was beaten around 8l when third at Limerick 11 days ago.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Just Before

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Maiden winner on soft ground over this trip at Leopardstown last October; not as good in handicaps lately but is dropping in the weights so can't be ruled out.

9/1

Form: 438-43

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
3yo remains a maiden after six starts (five on turf); decent efforts both starts this term at Naas over 5f (sft-hvy) and 6f (gd-yld) when splitting Brigid's Cloak and Miracle Beauty; has placed maiden form on good; mark has dropped to 73; could go well.
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11

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Island Girl

8st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

3yo remains a maiden after six starts (five on turf); decent efforts both starts this term at Naas over 5f (sft-hvy) and 6f (gd-yld) when splitting Brigid's Cloak and Miracle Beauty; has placed maiden form on good; mark has dropped to 73; could go well.

10/1

11

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Island Girl

8st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

3yo remains a maiden after six starts (five on turf); decent efforts both starts this term at Naas over 5f (sft-hvy) and 6f (gd-yld) when splitting Brigid's Cloak and Miracle Beauty; has placed maiden form on good; mark has dropped to 73; could go well.

10/1

3rd

6

(14)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:40 Naas

Island Girl

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Best effort in maidens came here over 5f (good); ran a promising race on her seasonal return behind Dance For Chester (won again since) and given 1lb rise for that; should stay 6f; claims.

9/1

Form: -42312 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-6 on turf but has run well in defeat; finished second of 17 on latest at Naas when had a couple of today's rivals behind but was 7.5l behind the winner; 1lb wrong here but she has place claims again.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

10/1

Form: 05101- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won two of final three starts last season at Navan (6f, gd-yld) off 53 and Naas (6f, yielding) off 55; ran well over C&D in October; lacks a run and is 1lb wrong at the weights; not fully discounted but others may be sharper today.
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16

(19)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Rosato

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins came at Navan (twice) and last summer at Naas off 1lb higher; entitled to come on from C&D comeback run in April.

14/1

9th

12

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Rosato

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins with the latest coming at Naas last July off 60 (Carrigans Grove in second) (yielding); has run well over this C&D in October, finished a 6l fifth here (soft to heavy) before a 5.25l third later in the month (6f, heavy); 7f was perhaps too far when last seen here in November; may improve for the run.

7/1

8th

17

(16)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Rosato

8st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins include at Naas in July off 60; running well in defeat since, most recently decent third of 17 here last month; bit to find with second-placed Mercurial however.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €98.50
Straight Forecast €89.72
Tricast €2057.15
Trifecta €2676.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Staysound Susie

TOPSPEED:

Li Ban

The Irish Sun:

Miracle Beauty

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Staysound Susie

POSTDATA:

Staysound Susie