April 19 / 17.45 Gowran Park

17.45

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

  • Prize money: £13575.22
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4221-

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole 3yo in the field (1,000 Guineas entry) was narrowly beaten in Curragh nursery over this trip last autumn before readily winning maiden at same venue back at 6f, not needing to improve; interesting taking on her elders on seasonal return and looks the type to train on; yard going really well.
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5th

1

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

American Sonja

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

joined main group

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Curragh

American Sonja

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in third behind clear leader, headway under 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 412-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Still looked green when showing good attitude to hold on at Leopardstown early this month on heavy ground; 8lb rise seems plenty but only fifth start so could have more improvement in her.
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2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

3rd

5

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

All Lies Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 190-75 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won her maiden (1m) here last May but well held in handicaps until more encouraging run at Leopardstown early this month under forcing tactics, not quite getting home over 1m2f after racing keenly; back in trip here and should make a bold bid.
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4th

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

La Dame Blanche

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Had good form two years ago, notably landing the Cork Derby; Tramore second was her only worthwhile effort last year; has come back down the ratings and better for recent AW return.

12/1

7th

11

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

La Dame Blanche

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with two previous trainers; weak overall form in handicaps for this stable; satisfactory hurdles runs late last year; hard to fancy on second AW start (tailed off only other try).

33/1

9th

8

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

La Dame Blanche

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with her two previous trainers; weak form in handicaps for this stable after finishing second in a seven-runner 1m4f contest at Tramore in July; made a satisfactory introduction to hurdling at Galway; needs to jump more fluently.

12/1

Form: 5550-6 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins and went up 13lb in a very consistent campaign last year; entitled to come on for last month's comeback run.
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12th

5

(14)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Mary Salome

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won her sixth race when taking a Roscommon handicap over this trip in June, beating Bells On Her Toes and a fine run at Limerick after; outclassed in Listed company last time but a solid chance in this grade; has run well here before.

7/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Mary Salome

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Andrew Kinirons

7yo who has been at the top of the game in 7f/1m handicaps in Ireland the last twice, but she needs a clear career best to win this.

33/1

3rd

1

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Limerick

Mary Salome

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, went second soon after start, led when pushed along 2f out, ridden and faced challenge from over 1f out, headed and lost second towards finish

5/2

Form: 0808-6 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner last year and went close in a couple of handicaps on testing ground at Galway and Cork; lost her way after that but encouraging enough seasonal return at Naas and should come on for it.
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6th

7

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes to Snapraeterea second occasion (heavy); inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Listed.

13/2

6th

1

(13)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bells On Her Toes

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Busy enough year but recorded back-to-back 7f handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary last twice, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes last Sunday; back in trip here.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear, some headway after 2f, chased clear leader up the centre over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, led final 110yds, headed towards finish

7/1

12/1

Form: 4889-8 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Without a win since landing a 6f premier Naas handicap nearly two years ago and handicap mark has suffered from being highly tried at times; needs to come on considerably for recent comeback run.
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8th

5

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Pale Iris

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Two wins were in handicaps in 2021; rated 90 at her peak, now 82 and likely to struggle; last of 14 in a 1m2f Listed race here last time; much better previously when long-priced sixth at Gowran, but held by Village Voice on that running.

33/1

14th

7

(14)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pale Iris

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield

40/1

6th

5

(10)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Pale Iris

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Joseph G Murphy

Losing run is mounting up; struggling in handicaps and hard to make a case for here.

200/1

Form: 57889-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been at 1m on better ground so obvious ground concerns here on first run since September.
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7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Coill Na Sionainne

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Hasn't won for over two years but some solid efforts this season; needs to find more from the same mark as previous two starts.

11/1

3rd

2

(4)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Coill Na Sionainne

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W McCreery

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well on outer inside final furlong, went third final strides

12/1

11th

9

(2)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Coill Na Sionainne

9st 5lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

Second of her two wins came two years ago; consistent without winning of late and had a few of these behind when runner-up in a Leopardstown handicap latest; each-way chance again.

10/1

Form: 3053-9 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Winner at Sligo and Listowel last year on better ground; recent Leopardstown comeback run leaves her with plenty to find although inexperienced 10lb claimer probably overdid the forcing tactics then so should improve with senior rider back on.
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21th

21

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Princess Rajj

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Padraig Roche

Struggling for form and out of the weights for this; best form over further.

50/1

8th

11

(13)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Princess Rajj

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Padraig Roche

Two wins for Jessica Harrington were over shorter trips; two runs for current yard seemingly leave her with a fair bit to find.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 770-36 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, including here (1m) and Curragh premier handicap last May; two solid runs for current yard last month, second occasion when sixth of 27 in Lincoln under positive ride; drop in trip may not be such a negative on that evidence and definite claims.
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9th

2

(11)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Navan

Celtic Crown

9st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won well at Leopardstown in July, her fifth win and some decent runs since, including when 2nd in a Gowran claimer over this trip last time; ground versatile and not ruled out.

14/1

2nd

1

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Celtic Crown

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, led under 2f out, headed final 110yds, kept on, just held second

5/6

Form: 19-064

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Deserved success in maiden company at Dundalk in October and creditable turf return at Leopardstown early this month when fourth to All Lies Ahead, keeping on late in heavy ground; place claims.
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3rd

6

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway and went fourth 1f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

9/2

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

Form: 043-50 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
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10th

8

(8)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Cork

Miss Mirabell

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Just maiden win to her name but only beaten 4l in Irish Lincoln in March; all runs over 1m; getting no joy from the handicapper.

20/1

1

(11)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Gowran Park

Miss Mirabell

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

13th

16

(25)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Miss Mirabell

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Useful sort on turf last season; form of her two Dundalk runs does not look good enough to make her a strong contender now.

25/1

Form: 050-00

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressed well in sprints last year, albeit on better ground; never in contention upped to 7f at Cork on latest but did keep on late and worth another shot at this distance.
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10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

Non-runners

Miss Mirabell

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Payout
Exacta €5.60
Straight Forecast €5.73
Tricast €34.69
Trifecta €34.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

American Sonja

POSTDATA:

All Lies Ahead

TOPSPEED:

Coumshingaun

RP Ratings (IRE):

Princess Rajj

The Irish Sun:

American Sonja