June 12 / 19.20 Leopardstown

19.20

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

Form: 64-234

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs for former yard last year and 1m maiden form this term solid; 1m4f too far on latest, back in trip here with cheekpieces added for handicap debut (draw not ideal).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Shaool

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a C&D premier handicap on this card last year (yielding) but hasn't reached that level this year, 1m4f probably too far the last twice; lots to find on ratings but is back to her optimum trip.

25/1

6th

1

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Shaool

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 1m2f (gd-yld) Curragh premier handicap off 15lb lower last September and followed up in a Listed heat at Leopardstown (1m2f, heavy); no impact when slowly away in three runs in Listed and Group 2 company this season; may be on tough mark back in a handicap.

11/1

7th

4

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:00 Roscommon

Shaool

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Listed winner at Leopardstown (1m2f, heavy) last season; nowhere near that level in two runs this term, slowly away on both occasions; has form on good ground and at this trip so while she has a bit to find on the figures, she's not out of this if rediscovering her best.

6/1

Form: 51-8

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced filly; off the mark on second start in Galway fillies' maiden (1m, heavy) in October; well held on similar ground on seasonal return in Gowran handicap in April; back on better ground and remains unexposed.
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1st

4

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Annies Angel

11st 9lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Adrian McGuinness

Useful heavy-ground performer on Flat for Joseph O'Brien; yet to shine over hurdles; towards the rear in a recent Flat outing at Punchestown.

14/1

12th

12

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Annies Angel

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner at two for Joseph O'Brien; ordinary Flat form this season; has had three of her last four starts over hurdles; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 10-031

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Was gaining second career win when scoring over 1m2f at Roscommon last month, making all; remains on a nice mark and another bold bid expected on similar ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(14)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five wins include back-to-back successes earlier in the summer at Roscommon and Gowran; holding her form, split Tachos and Bella Colombia here last month.

14/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Front-runner's five wins include back-to-back successes earlier in the summer at Roscommon and Gowran; good run at former venue back at 7f on latest off this mark; should make a bold bid again.

13/2

Form: 35-514

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in heavy-ground Gowran maiden (1m) in April, left with plenty to do following month on quicker ground in Navan premier handicap when staying on fourth (1m2f); remains of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:41 Killarney

Dahlia Noir

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Maiden winner on heavy ground who is beginning to look exposed after eight defeats and has come up quite a way short in her subsequent handicaps; others preferred.

16/1

2

(9)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:15 Killarney

Dahlia Noir

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

1m maiden winner on heavy ground and has performed okay to finish fourth in her subsequent handicaps (1m2f, good/1m1f, soft); looks handicapped about right so the jockey's claim is welcomed.

4/1

4th

13

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Dahlia Noir

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Off the mark in heavy-ground Gowran maiden (1m) in April, left with plenty to do following month on quicker ground in Navan premier handicap when staying on fourth (1m2f); remains of interest.

12/1

Form: 05-030

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in Limerick maiden and best handicap effort when third over this trip at Gowran in April (soft); following month way below that form on better ground at Fairyhouse; bit to find now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Breathe Again

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Now a 15-race maiden, absent since poor Curragh run in October; only second AW start and hard to have confidence in, despite reduced mark.

25/1

17

(16)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Breathe Again

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

14-race maiden comes here on the back of a poor Bellewstown effort and doesn't appear a likely player.

25/1

8th

6

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Breathe Again

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

13-race maiden; best form gives her an each-way chance but may again be vulnerable when it matters.

14/1

6th
8 (1)
Narlita

12/1

Form: 3007-2

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Her sole win came over 1m4f but fine seasonal return over a mile at the Curragh in March on soft; slightly longer trip here to suit but quicker ground a concern so would appreciate rain.
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2

(9)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Narlita

11st 9lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

Last win came over this trip on heavy ground at Gowran last year and is penalised 7lb here for that; some fine runs in defeat this year but faces a tough task against some of today's rivals.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

15:55 Bellewstown

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: H Rogers

C&D winner in 2023; both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts in defeat this year; got little luck in running at Listowel; got going too late at Down Royal on Monday; big ask on these terms.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

13:59 Down Royal

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: H Rogers

Both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts this year and was raised 6lb for a good run in Listed company; got little luck in running at Listowel a week ago and can do better; rain would help.

10/1

7th
1 (7)
Tachos

11/2

Form: 2653-1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Quick return for last week's C&D winner under mandatory 7lb penalty (raised same amount in future); rider's claim negates that rise so big player.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Tachos

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: D K Weld

Third to Bella Colombia here over 1m1f before winning on her return visit (1m; first time in this headgear combination); 2lb lower now having struggled since, though deep ground was a feasible excuse last time.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 195y

14:45 Bellewstown

Tachos

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: D K Weld

Returned to form when strong-finishing third of 22 at Leopardstown (1m1f) before scoring at the same venue next time (1m); well below her best there on her latest start and she has no form in the mud; may struggle.

10/1

16th

18

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Tachos

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Returned to form when strong-finishing third of 22 to Bella Colombia over 1m1f here early last month; built on that with a narrow C&D victory over Thrifty Of Digby, with Bella Colombia taking third; not much between the trio.

12/1

Form: 10065-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; doesn't appear that well-handicapped on return.
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1st

19

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Moonhall Church

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; ran well until squeezed out early in straight on recent Leopardstown comeback and entitled to come on for that.

16/1

8th

11

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Moonhall Church

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; doesn't appear that well-handicapped on return.

33/1

5th

1

(19)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Moonhall Church

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer and not a bad Dundalk run last time when didn't get the clearest of runs; however, has a poor draw today and the ground is an unknown so others preferred.

14/1

25/1

Form: 1606-8

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 1m maiden on good ground at Naas last August; underwhelming so far in handicaps and tries a new trip here.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

Form: 8-5451 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was gaining her first win beyond 7f when scoring over a mile here last month in ready fashion for today's rider; 8lb rise takes her to a career-high but in rude health so has to be respected.
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12th

8

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Summer Snow

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Good third in a Roscommon handicap in August but well beaten three times since; others preferred.

20/1

8th

9

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Summer Snow

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently at last year's Galway festival over 7f; Roscommon third offered encouragement after a sequence of runs that saw her handicap mark reduced; however, she has failed to build on that.

14/1

10th

5

(16)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Summer Snow

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently here at last year's festival over 7f; Roscommon third on penultimate start offered encouragement after a sequence of runs that saw her handicap mark reduced; however, she ran dismally at the same venue last week.

20/1

Form: 2461-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and didn't appear to stay 1m2f on last month's seasonal return here behind a better-fancied stablemate when blinkers left off (again today).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Baltray Lady

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a nursery at Bellewstown in first-time blinkers last October; needs to find top form again after two uninspiring Leopardstown runs during the summer.

12/1

11th

18

(12)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and didn't appear to stay 1m2f on last month's seasonal return here behind a better-fancied stablemate when blinkers left off (again today).

16/1

9th

10

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and the blinkers are left off for her seasonal reappearance; probably best watched upped in trip unless the money comes.

11/2

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 932114

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time 1m winner for this yard, at Dundalk and Gowran (soft); left with fair bit to do over today's trip at latter venue on latest, finishing out her race well so remains of interest.
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4th

3

(15)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year included premier handicap here on Champions Weekend; not at same level this year albeit not beaten fair of late, twice at this track; handicapper slowly relenting so not one to dismiss.

12/1

6th

7

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, culminating in a defeat of Anvika and Malavelly off 85 in this race; pick of this season's form when chasing home a progressive all-the-way 3yo winner at the Curragh; mixed form overall this season; possibly unwise to rule her out.

10/1

Form: 1/60-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gained first win on final start of 2023 at the Curragh (1m, heavy) off 63; only seen twice last year but plenty to take from last month's comeback run here when staying-on fourth over 1m2f; cheekpieces now added and could well improve enough to feature.
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11

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:16 Naas

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Curragh h'cap winner in October 2023 on heavy ground over a mile; encouraging reappearance when fourth at Leopardstown but backwards step 53 days ago when 13th of 15; up in trip and needs more, while could do with some rain.

20/1

13th

10

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Gained first win on final start of 2023 at the Curragh (1m, heavy) off 63; only seen twice last year but plenty to take from last month's comeback run here when staying-on fourth over 1m2f; cheekpieces now added and could well improve enough to feature.

14/1

4th

6

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Gained first win on final start of 2023 at the Curragh (1m, heavy) off 63; only seen twice last year and failed to fire at Galway and the Curragh at around 1m4f; entitled to need this run and is best watched unless the market speaks.

25/1

25/1

Form: 6672-0

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 26 starts but runner-up six times including at Gowran on final 2024 run; never counted on last week's C&D comeback run when a 40-1 shot and possibly best watched for now.
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10th

12

(8)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Landed a hat-trick in AW classified events in January but she's struggled since and has been beaten 11l or more in her last three starts; mark has bottomed out now and she needs a big turnaround.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Landed a hat-trick in AW classified events in January but tailed off in two runs following a break.

33/1

10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

12/1

Form: 43-053

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden third last year is down to a competitive mark, most recently every chance when third at the Curragh (1m, good); one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Sole win in 19 starts came over 7f here (good to firm) last month; finished behind three of these over C&D (good to firm) last time and no obvious reason why the placings should be reversed.

16/1

5th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Third run for this yard when belatedly off the mark over 7f here 13 days ago; that was a Class 6 so likely to need more, though Millie Wonnacott's claim takes away 5lb of the 6lb rise.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Placed several times over further in Ireland, but twice out of the frame since returning for this yard last month and is now 0-17; little appeal.

20/1

Non-runners

Mallavelly, Hurricane Helen, Quatrain

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €68.46
Tricast €473.12

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Quatrain

SPOTLIGHT:

Tachos

POSTDATA:

Auburn Avenue

TOPSPEED:

Quatrain

The Irish Sun:

Tachos