June 27 / 17.20 Curragh

17.20

Good

O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
E80,000 yearling; half-sister to winners Le Tabou (French 6f-7f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 109), Shockwaves (1m AW; 92), Lethal Blast (5f inc AW; 74) and Blast Off (Australian 6.7f/1m); dam 1m winner (100), out of US 1m dirt 2yo winner; worth a look in the market.
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3rd

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Gowran Park

Bofa Beach

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Kameko filly cost 25,000gns as a foal and 80,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 4 winners including Le Tabou (French 6f-7f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 109) & Shockwaves (1m AW; 92); dam 1m winner (100); plenty of debut promise when fourth in good-class Curragh maiden last summer (good) but three months later never sighted in Goffs Million over same C&D on softer ground; has undoubted ability, major player on that debut run.

5/2

27th

21

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Bofa Beach

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of three runners for yard; promise on debut when only 2l behind Composing in a C&D maiden in June; it is a bit offputting that she hasn't been seen since but clearly has some ability.

14/1

1

(11)

27th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Bofa Beach

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

E80,000 yearling; half-sister to winners Le Tabou (French 6f-7f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 109), Shockwaves (1m AW; 92), Lethal Blast (5f inc AW; 74) and Blast Off (Australian 6.7f/1m); dam 1m winner (100), out of US 1m dirt 2yo winner; worth a look in the market.

12/1

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on into second when 1l behind her stablemate, Balantina, at this track last time (6f, good); Balantina was a 2.5l third in the Albany last week so there is sturdiness to the form; step up to 7f looks like it could suit; first-time hood is applied.
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6th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Cape Sounion

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Runner-up in all four starts, sent off favourite in the last three; has been performing to a useful level though and deserves her chance in this company.

6/1

2nd

5

(8)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:22 Cork

Cape Sounion

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Has hit the crossbar with narrow defeats in a trio of maidens and came closest to getting off the mark when stepped up to this trip at the Curragh last time out; that form couldn't be working out much better (winner won Group 3 since) and she sets a clear standard.

9/4

2

(6)

27th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Cape Sounion

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Stayed on into second when 1l behind her stablemate, Balantina, at this track last time (6f, good); Balantina was a 2.5l third in the Albany last week so there is sturdiness to the form; step up to 7f looks like it could suit; first-time hood is applied.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starman filly; half-sister to 7f turf 2yo/1m3f AW winner Forca Timao (RPR 95); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (75), half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Riflescope; market check advised.
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11

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Naas

Celestial Siren

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Only 4.5l behind Composing on debut and some decent efforts recently including at Down Royal last time in a lesser quality race than this; unable to win off 74 in a handicap here on penultimate (1m, yielding to soft); others more likely.

25/1

2nd

9

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Celestial Siren

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Was only 4.5l behind Composing on debut but hasn't gone on from that run; solid 2nd in a Navan claimer over 1m but was beaten nearly 8l in a nursery last time; questions now.

14/1

4th

1

(15)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:38 Naas

Celestial Siren

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Promising debut at the Curragh despite odds of 66-1 but disappointed when favourite at Leopardstown second time out; ran with credit from the front in a Navan maiden claimer (1m, yielding) since but doesn't look particularly well treated now handicapping and has stall 15 to negotiate here.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Wootton Bassett; 2.25l behind Cape Sounion on debut at this track last month when well-backed (6f, good); stayed on that day so the extra furlong of this race is a positive; stable second-string here with Moore aboard Minerva.
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5th

1

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

16:25 Leopardstown

Composing

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Summer hat-trick culminated in Group 2 win at the Curragh, beating Suzie Songs (7f, good); beaten favourite in the Moyglare and Goffs Million at the same venue; unplaced in the Fillies' Mile on final start; officially rated 10lb below stablemate True Love.

13/2

2

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Composing

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Summer hat-trick culminated in Group 2 win at the Curragh (7f, good); beaten favourite in the Moyglare and Goffs Million there since, regressing on the figures; needs to tap back into her earlier progress.

10/1

3rd

23

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Composing

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a C&D maiden on second start and then took a Leopardstown Group 3 followed by the Group 2 Debutante Stakes back here; below form when trying to make all in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes last time; is maybe better off getting a lead; still the one to beat here.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Zabeir (7f AW; RPR 88) and Densetsu (9.4f AW; 71); dam unraced half-sister to Listed winners Zanughan (1m4f) and Zand (10.5f); trainer has few 2yo runners and has never won a 2yo race.
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11th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Dunleer Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Promising handicap debut at the Curragh last month when getting softer ground, close to much of pace when fourth over this trip; more likely needed though.

10/1

11th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Dunleer Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Promising handicap debut at the Curragh last month when getting softer ground, close to much of pace when fourth over this trip; more likely needed though.

10/1

4th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

Dunleer Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Donal Kinsella

Handicap debutante; was well behind a couple of these rivals in the last of her maidens at Naas but she was badly snatched up on the rail when making headway just over 1f out so she could have finished a fair bit closer; could outrun her odds.

40/1

28/1

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11.75l behind Cape Sounion on debut; she is unlikely to find enough improvement to win this.
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3rd

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Down Royal

Hasita

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Contested two very strong Curragh maidens last May/June as a juvenile; returned with eyecatching never-nearer third of 15 at Cork (6f, soft); wasn't given a hard time and every chance with Ben Coen back aboard if she handles quicker ground.

8/1

3rd

15

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Cork

Hasita

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J P Murtagh

Needs to step up on the form of two juvenile outings at the Curragh to feature here.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Leopardstown debut at 250-1; similar story likely.
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9th

5

(10)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Imnotleavinyou

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Second runner for yard; placed in Naas nursery last term and finished runner-up all three outings this season at 6f-1m, each time staying on late on ground with an ease; quicker ground possibly not ideal but still shortlisted.

2/1

2nd

10

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Imnotleavinyou

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Placed in Naas nursery last term and good second on both starts this term on soft ground over longer trips, at Bellewstown and Gowran, each time staying on late; drop in trip and quicker ground possibly not ideal so will want a strong pace to aim at, stiff finish to suit.

11/2

2nd

11

(12)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Imnotleavinyou

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Best run last season when third on nursery debut over 5f at Naas in September; failed to build on that on her last three outings of the campaign; much more like it when runner-up from 4lb out of the handicap at Bellewstown on seasonal debut; may reverse form with the winner Dream Legend,

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett filly; dam Group-placed 7f winner (RPR 106), closely related to 7f Group 3 winner Surfrider, half-sister to winners Enticement (1m 2yo/1m2f Listed; dam of 10.3f Listed winner Diploma) and Loyalty (useful and prolific 7f-1m2f AW); nice pedigree and in good hands so is a contender.
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7th

8

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Down Royal

Justiciar

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Top-rated in the field with a mark of 83; promise on Curragh debut (7f, good) last June when 1.5l third behind Composing (peak rating 110); disappointing since, including on handicap debut at the Curragh (7f) on latest; headgear needs to bring out improvement.

7/1

7th

1

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Justiciar

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Handicap debutante one of two for yard; promise on debut over C&D (good) last June when a 1.5l third behind Composing (now rated 104); disappointed when beaten favourite over C&D (good) in August; a bit keen when probably not quite seeing out 1m at Leopardstown on return; drop in trip a plus; could go well.

8/1

6th

10

(16)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Justiciar

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Wootton Bassett filly shaped well on debut on Derby weekend at the Curragh, staying on nicely from off the pace to finish third in 7f fillies maiden; disappointing favourite however in similar contest in August, fading tamely inside final 2f; should stay 1m; Irish 1,000 Guineas entry remains of interest.

8/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expensive yearling purchase; sent off at odds-on for debut at Leopardstown but ran below expectations when third, behind the stable's second-string (7f, good); she is capable of better and Moore retains the faith.
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6th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

15:40 Navan

Minerva

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Ran seven times at two, opening her account on final start, when odds-on in a 7f maiden at Leopardstown; best effort when second to top-class stablemate Diamond Necklace (unbeaten Prix Marcel Boussac winner) in a 7f Curragh conditions event; possible stamina doubt, and Ryan Moore prefers the lower-rated, less exposed Ice Dancer.

7/2

1st

10

(13)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

15:50 Leopardstown

Minerva

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Frankel filly has tons of experience compared to these rivals, notably chasing home smart types both here and at the Curragh and best effort yet when tried in cheekpieces in Group 3 Weld Park Stakes at former venue last month, only losing second final strides under a prominent ride on soft; the one to beat.

10/11

6

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Curragh

Minerva

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Frankel filly remains a maiden after five starts; placed in maidens at Leopardstown (1m, good) in July and over this C&D in August; well held by Kensington Lane in a 7f Gowran maiden on latest; looks to be up against it on all known form but could improve for softer ground.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
E135,000 yearling; half-sister to 6f-1m2f winner Chaturanga (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 94); dam Listed-placed 9.5f AW 2yo winner (99), half-sister to 5f-7f winner Dark Side Dream, out of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner; stable is flying this season.
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5th

27

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Phenomenal Filly

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Was fifth to Composing over C&D on debut before winning a Leopardstown maiden with the minimum of fuss; needs to improve plenty on that form but yard won this two years ago with a debutant so has to be taken seriously despite the absence.

8/1

4

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Leopardstown

Phenomenal Filly

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Half-sister to 6f-1m2f winner Chaturanga (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 94) cost 135,000euros as a yearling; easy to back on recent Curragh debut, reportedly green when staying on into fifth behind a Ballydoyle filly; improvement expected and that experience could stand to her against a field of mainly debutantes.

11/4

10

(3)

27th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Phenomenal Filly

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

E135,000 yearling; half-sister to 6f-1m2f winner Chaturanga (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 94); dam Listed-placed 9.5f AW 2yo winner (99), half-sister to 5f-7f winner Dark Side Dream, out of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner; stable is flying this season.

7/1

Form: 7

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good seventh on debut when 3.75l behind Composing at 125-1; first-time hood now applied; can build on debut but others preferred.
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3rd

8

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Sioux

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Took a step in the right direction when fifth at this venue on stable debut; could feature, though she may struggle to reverse form with Apiary despite the more favourable terms; Colin Keane, who was aboard last time, rides Pliny for Noel Meade now.

4/1

5th

3

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:38 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Sioux

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Pick of maiden form when fair fifth over this trip at Naas in August; has struggled in opening two handicaps; purchased for 3,000GNS in November and now makes stable debut with Colin Keane on her back.

10/1

14th

4

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Princess Sioux

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Pick of maiden form when fair fifth over this trip at Naas, never counted back in trip in Dundalk nursery latest; first attempt on this sort of ground and needs to improve for it.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
E250,000 yearling; half-sister to Group-placed 1m1f winner Up And Under (RPR 109); dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner (95), sister to US 1m 2yo Grade 1 winner Line Of Duty; market check.
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1st

5

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Queen Of Hawaii

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

250,000euros yearling; shaped well on debut behind the smart Composing and readily off the mark at Leopardstown (1m, good); held in some regard by her powerful yard and much respected.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Leopardstown

Queen Of Hawaii

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

250,000euros yearling; weak 16-1 chance at the Curragh (7f, good) but she was slowly away and then hit traffic en route to finishing sixth of the 13 runners (ahead of Minerva); that was an encouraging start.

3/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 41l on debut and makes little appeal here.
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3rd

13

(15)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:54 Down Royal

Zheleznaya Dama

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Shown very little in four maidens over this trip so far and stall 15 is tough.

200/1

8th

12

(11)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Zheleznaya Dama

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Down the field in three outings; can be left out of calculations.

100/1

16

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Gowran Park

Zheleznaya Dama

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Brendan W Duke

Beaten 40+l on both starts.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €12.20
Straight Forecast €10.20
Trifecta €72.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cape Sounion

The Irish Sun:

Minerva

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cape Sounion

TOPSPEED:

Cape Sounion

POSTDATA:

Cape Sounion