May 24 / 14.45 Curragh

14.45

Good To Yielding

BYD At Finlay Motor Group Spring Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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BYD At Finlay Motor Group Spring Fillies Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 614-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Thurles maiden winner last season over 1m; final run at two was a Listed race at Pontefract; ran on strongly for second over 7f at this track on handicap debut; closely matched with Prevalence, with the pair both likely to improve.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:00 Killarney

Green Carrera

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A big improver this season, winning a valuable Curragh handicap before taking the very competitive Sandringham handicap at Royal Ascot, both over a mile; looks the stable first-string today and can be a big player.

3/1

1st

20

(30)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Green Carrera

8st 8lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two runners for Joseph O'Brien; has come from well behind at the Curragh (7f/1m, good) in both her handicaps, scraping home by the skin of her teeth in the latest; this weight would be borderline for Dylan Browne McMonagle who has ridden this filly on her last two starts but now partners her stablemate.

20/1

1st

7

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Green Carrera

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Thurles maiden winner last season over 1m; final run at two was a Listed race at Pontefract; ran on strongly for second over 7f at this track on handicap debut; closely matched with Prevalence, with the pair both likely to improve.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 420-

Last run: 239 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed winning potential in making the frame in 7f maidens here and at Gowran on her first two starts; faced a tough task in the Goffs Million; makes handicap/seasonal debut.
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6th

11

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Punica Granatum

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Eight-race maiden but has caught the eye on occasions and the stewards asked questions after latest run at Roscommon (tried cheekpieces); there's a strong suspicion that her turn will come.

12/1

6th

9

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Punica Granatum

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Made many an 'eyecatcher' list when flying home in valuable 1m fillies' handicap at the Curragh in May; never involved over 1m1f back there next time; unseated early at Galway; failed to take advantage of good opportunity when beaten at a short price in AW maiden last time; headgear.

8/1

3rd

13

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Punica Granatum

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Good 2yo maiden form at this trip and just denied on seasonal return in valuable Curragh fillies handicap over 1m in May; clipped heels when unseating at Galway latest but on overall form has leading claims here; good draw too.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 631-05

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Dundalk fillies' maiden last October; failed to make an impact when highly tried on reappearance in a Group 3 race won by True Love; not far off Green Carrera and Prevalence over 7f here in her first handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

Anushka

9st 5lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Keen-going filly won AW maiden last year; ran creditably in a pair of Curragh handicaps in May, but well beaten last twice and up against it at the weights.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Gowran Park

Anushka

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

AW maiden winner; good runs in 7f/1m handicaps at the Curragh this season but finished last there 40 days ago; even if back on song these terms aren't overly generous.

6/1

16th

15

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Anushka

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a 7f Dundalk fillies' maiden last October; failed to make an impact when highly tried on reappearance in a Group 3 race won by True Love; closely matched with Sanctijude on running over 7f here in her first handicap; 1 3/4l behind runner-up Punica Granatum when third over 1m here five weeks ago.

12/1

Form: 613-77 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Placed in a nursery after a Listowel maiden win, out of the money in two runs this term; others have stronger claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Cherry Hill Girl

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden win at two came on heavy; has made the frame on her two most recent starts, C&D handicap fourth (good) and ran above her mark when third in Gowran conditions event over nearly 1m2f; absent for four months but respected.

10/1

3rd

15

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:19 Gowran Park

Cherry Hill Girl

8st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden win at two was achieved on heavy ground; no appeal on this year's handicap form; rated 4lb below her less exposed stablemate Mo Mhuirin.

40/1

Form: 1-66

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Debut juvenile winner; dropped in class after two Group 3 runs; not beaten far last time in Athasi Stakes dominated by Irish 1,000 Guineas candidates Kensingston Lane and Black Caviar Gold; big burden, 3lb claimed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Mayflower

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Stephen Thorne

Course maiden winner at two; started the season with two Group 3 runs at Curragh, not at all disgraced; however, she has been well beaten in two handicaps and was well held in fourth in a conditions event at Killarney last time.

20/1

4th

1

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:47 Killarney

Mayflower

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Debut juvenile winner at Leopardstown; started the season with two Group 3 runs at Curragh, not at all disgraced; however, she has been well beaten in two handicaps; others preferred as a consequence.

9/1

7th

1

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Mayflower

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Debut juvenile winner a year ago (7f, Leopardstown); opened 3yo campaign in Group 3 company, notably 3.5l off subsequent US Grade 1 winner Kensingston Lane in Athasi Stakes (Curragh); never really landed a blow on handicap debut at same venue in late May (1m), cheekpieces tried.

15/2

16/1

Form: 531-9

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden at Dundalk last December; subsequent AW run looked too bad to be true; raises a doubt all the same.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Liberation Date

9st 5lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Sole win came in an AW 7f maiden at Dundalk in December; had the run of the race under today's rider in a premier handicap here (1m1f, good) when a career-best third but unable to back that up over shorter at Galway; tries this trip for the first time.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Liberation Date

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Jack Foley

Sole win came in an AW 7f maiden at Dundalk in December (7f); had the run of the race in a Curragh premier handicap (1m1f, good) last time but it was still a career-best effort in third; interestingly, Browne McMonagle takes over now.

6/1

3rd

17

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Liberation Date

8st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Won a 7f maiden at Dundalk last December; fair sixth over 1m here last month; 3lb out of the handicap here and looks held by Punica Granatum and Anushka; respectable run here on Friday; needs more.

25/1

Form: 43-33

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Consistent in maidens; third on latest in a 7f Limerick race won by the Aidan O'Brien-trained Signora who was second to good yardstick Signora in a Group 3 race last time; visored for handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Expert Dancer

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Deserved success when gamely landing a 7f maiden at Limerick last month; has only raced on soft ground to date, and interesting to see how he handles a sounder surface.

12/1

1st

13

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Limerick

Expert Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent in maidens, making the frame on all four occasions; disappointing on handicap debut over 1m at the Curragh in a visor (now discarded); faded in the final furlong, return to 7f may suit.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 232-30

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed in all four maiden attempts; dropped in class after a Group 3 bid in which she failed to distinguish herself; has a superb pedigree and deserves respect in this grade.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

White Sand Beach

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Placed six times from 10 starts from 7f-11.5f on different ground; longer trip didn't bring about improvement at Killarney before disappointing odds-on favourite at the Curragh latest; she's expensive to follow but sets a good standard; O'Brien's sole runner on the card.

Evs

4th

8

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Curragh

White Sand Beach

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Placed six times in maidens from 7f-11.5f on different ground; longer trip didn't bring improvement from her at Killarney last time when again runner-up (11.5f, good); she's expensive to follow, but sets the standard and her day is sure to come someday soon.

13/8

Form: 315-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Down Royal maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; Oisin Murphy booked for handicap/seasonal debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Stars Will Shine

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Noel Meade

Down Royal 7f maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; down the field in a couple of valuable handicaps this year and questions to answer now.

33/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Stars Will Shine

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Course 7f maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; down the field when one of the main fancies for her handicap debut at this venue; questions to answer.

16/1

4/1

Form: 01-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner on second start at two; third in a 7f handicap here on seasonal debut, a performance that can be upgraded on more than one count, since she was slowly away, raced quite keenly, and was not given a hard race in the end; only a short head behind Green Carrera and may turn the tables.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Prevalence

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Not entirely consistent but decisively landed a 1m Curragh handicap in June; well beaten in Listed company at Galway, but this drop in class will be appreciated and has to be respected.

7/1

12th

11

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Prevalence

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

One of two for yard; 7f AW maiden winner off the mark on turf on latest, landing a 1m (good) handicap off 82 at the Curragh; rated 90 now and steps into stakes' company for the first time; new cheekpieces will need to eke out further improvement and soft ground would be an unknown.

14/1

1st

11

(20)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Prevalence

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won a Dundalk maiden over 7f on second start last winter; a fine effort on handicap/seasonal debut over 7f here but wasn't as good over C&D since when raced keenly; questions now.

14/1

Form: 40-541

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Retains her existing mark after a Roscommon maiden win gained on her tenth outing; 7lb out of the handicap, that disadvantage somewhat offset by the rider's useful claim; vulnerable on overall form.
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8

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Gowran Park

Glamazon

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, gd-yld) winner for Jessica Harrington in May; ran well in a couple of handicaps since but modest first start for this yard at Thurles 11 days ago; blinkers return but softer ground is a query.

12/1

3rd

5

(16)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Glamazon

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sole success came in a maiden at Ballinrobe back in May (9.5f, gd-yld); good third at Cork off 2lb higher on penultimate (1m, good); didn't back that up back there on latest; visor goes on now; yard enjoyed big win at Leopardstown on Saturday.

12/1

12/1

Form: 76-3 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Some encouragement from her juvenile runs at Naas and Dundalk; beaten favourite in what looked an ordinary Leopardstown maiden on her recent reappearance; may have needed the run.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Goomah

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Reappeared with a close third in a Leopardstown maiden (7f, good) in May, but she's struggled in both runs since including a 1m handicap; still unexposed after only five starts but has plenty to prove back up in trip for new yard; one of three runners for John Butler.

16/1

8th

14

(13)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Goomah

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Rated 74; standout effort in three previous maiden runs a 0.75l third of 9 at Leopardstown (7f, good); disappointing run off 77 on handicap debut at the Curragh (1m, good), weakening into last of 12; dropping back to 7f is a plus but drawn wide and probably place claims at best.

15/2

12th

9

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Goomah

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some encouragement from her juvenile runs at Naas and Dundalk; beaten favourite in what looked an ordinary Leopardstown maiden on her recent reappearance; may have needed the run.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €40.80
Straight Forecast €33.05
Tricast €186.69
Trifecta €458.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Expert Dancer

POSTDATA:

White Sand Beach

SPOTLIGHT:

Prevalence

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mayflower

The Irish Sun:

Green Carrera