September 10 / 15.25 Curragh

15.25

Good

Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £208849.56
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

Form: 121 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly and decisive winner of a Group 3 at Newmarket last month; more needed but probably more to come and could be dangerous to underestimate.
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4th

1

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:30 York

Fallen Angel

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Won three 1m Group 1s against her own sex last year, namely the Prix Rothschild, Matron and Sun Chariot (all good/good to yielding); tackles 1m2f for just the second time on her seasonal return (wasn't strong at the finish when fourth in the 2024 Prix de l'Opera on previous attempt but it was only just short of her best RPR at the time); has to carry a 3lb penalty and wasn't at her best on her reappearance in 2024 or 2025; top mare but there are reasons to oppose her this time.

11/4

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Fallen Angel

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Has won Group 1s against her own sex in her last three starts (1m, good/good to yielding), namely the Prix Rothschild, the Matron and the Sun Chariot; this is tougher and the last time she took on males she was sixth of eight in the Lockinge in May, but that was her reappearance and the fast ground may not have suited; this front-runner can make a bold bid.

7/1

3

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Fallen Angel

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas winner; last three races in cheekpieces; didn't look in love with the fast ground when just behind Cinderella's Dream at Royal Ascot but has since been typically tenacious in winning Group 1s at Deauville (good) and Leopardstown (good to yielding); looks as good as ever and she's uncomplicated filly who will race close to the lead; hard to knock.

9/4

2nd
8 (8)
Vespertilio

4/1

Form: 321 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Very progressive filly; gave Ylang Ylang too much leeway in the Silver Flash but those lessons were learned when she decisively landed the Debutante over C&D last month; big chance of turning the tables here.
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7th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Vespertilio

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Two-time winner; beat My Mate Alfie by a short head in a listed heat over C&D (good) in June; didn't uphold that form in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes; much more like it in the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes at Naas on latest when chasing home Sky Majesty; ground versatile and should be in the mix again.

11/2

7

(9)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Vespertilio

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

7f Group 2 winner as a juvenile, and runner-up in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes; Classic-placed in France last year before found wanting in subsequent Grade 1 attempts; sights have been lowered this season; twice fourth in Pattern races before landing 6f Listed at the Curragh in June; lacked the pace to make a major impact in a 6f Group 3 at the same venue on latest.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Vespertilio

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W McCreery

7f Group 2 winner here as a juvenile, and runner-up in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes; Classic-placed in France last year before found wanting in subsequent Grade 1 attempts; sights have been lowered this season; twice fourth in Pattern races before landing 6f Listed event here on latest; second My Mate Alfie is 7lb better off.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 312 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Goodwood maiden winner and stepped up on that when runner-up in a Group 2 at Deauville; improving filly but this might just be a step too far at this stage.
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8th

10

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Ornellaia

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Solid 2yo campaign ended with placed efforts over 7f in French Group 2 and Irish Group 1; ruined chance by blowing the start at Ascot last month on belated reappearance; bred to stay this new trip and looks a major player granted a clean break.

5/1

8th

10

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Ornellaia

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Solid 2yo campaign ended with placed efforts over 7f in French Group 2 and Irish Group 1; ruined chance by blowing the start at Ascot last month on belated reappearance; bred to stay this new trip and looks a major player granted a clean break.

5/1

8th

9

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Ornellaia

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Placed on all four of her 2yo outings for Dominic Ffrench Davis, running her best race when second of eight in Group 2 at Deauville (7f, heavy); returns from a long absence but her new stable is in good form and she may still have untapped potential; fascinating contender.

4/1

Form: 1112 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten on her first three starts, especially when winning the Albany Stakes under today's pilot; respectable effort against the colts when runner-up in the Phoenix Stakes and looked as though the extra furlong would suit that day; contender.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Porta Fortuna

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Group 1 winner over 6f at two; the best filly at a mile in Europe last year, winning three Group 1 races over the trip, Coronation, Falmouth and Matron Stakes; forgiven a below-par effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; yard hasn't hit top form yet this year but she is the one to beat if close to her best on return.

15/8

1st

1

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Porta Fortuna

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Group 1 winner over 6f at two; the best filly at a mile in Europe last year, winning three Group 1 races over the trip, Coronation, Falmouth and Matron Stakes; forgiven a below-par effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; yard hasn't hit top form yet this year but she is the one to beat if close to her best on return.

15/8

1st

6

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Porta Fortuna

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden clear final 110yds

11/8

13/2

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Deeply promising effort when given a lot to do in a winner's race here last month; could be anything and the fact that she takes her chance here as a maiden for the sponsors is of significance; most intriguing runner.
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12th

11

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Red Viburnum

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear

7/1

12th

11

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Red Viburnum

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear

7/1

15

(3)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Red Viburnum

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: D K Weld

Beat a decent filly in a Naas maiden in June; very little went right for her when fifth in a Leopardstown Group 3 when last seen; unexposed and could well be effective at this level; one of the more interesting runners.

7/1

Form: 3421

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Went close in maiden company here before finding a winning opportunity in a Newbury maiden last week; has a fair bit to find in this company.
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4th

12

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Shes Quality

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

1-15 in stakes race, that win gained in a 5f Listed event last season; despite that poor strike rate, she deserves plenty of credit for consistency this season; runner-up in four consecutive British Group 2/3 races before well held in mid-field behind Asfoora in the Nunthorpe.

10/1

10th

13

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Shes Quality

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

She doesn't hang around and can lead but she found the stiff 5f at Sandown (good to firm) against her when run down late on by Rumstar in July; ridden much more patiently in Group 2 at Goodwood since, setting to work with a will but failing by a neck to overhaul Jm Jungle; this track can see her to good advantage and she can go well; blinkers return in place of cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

12

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Shes Quality

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Speedy filly; better than ever in 2025, notably when runner-up, after getting no cover and racing apart from the winner, in a warm Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good; had form on soft early in career) in May; perhaps found the steep 5f at Sandown rather too much since but this test can suit; in the thick of it.

8/1

Form: 63132 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown maiden winner and respectable efforts in a Tipperary Listed and a Curragh Group 3 last twice; needs to find significantly more here though.
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1st

9

(8)

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Brilliant

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear but in touch with leaders early, headway 3f out, led on near side of group when nudged along over 1f out, ridden when briefly headed inside final furlong, kept on well up the centre inside final 110yds, pushed out

4/1

5th

2

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Brilliant

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle filly who ties in with Caught U Looking on penultimate effort but looks rather exposed now and record stands at 1-8; stable has a much stronger chance with Ylang Ylang.

50/1

5th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Brilliant

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Taking her racing well and posted a career-best here a fortnight ago when front-running third in Group 3 Weld Park Stakes over 7f; not sure that warrants her current mark of 105 and possibly vulnerable but should again be thereabouts.

9/2

Form: 1225 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Navan maiden winner in June and narrowly beaten in the Chesham Stakes; progress was halted in the Debutante here last month and looks up against it on that form.
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11th

13

(5)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:20 Naas

Pearls And Rubies

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

raced far side

7/1

10th

19

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:25 Ascot

Pearls And Rubies

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A P O’Brien

Runner-up last year in the Chesham over C&D and 6f Cheveley Park at Newmarket (both on good to firm) but folded tamely in the Irish 1,000 Guineas on her reappearance; perhaps 1m stretched her stamina that day but she has something to find even so and Ryan Moore prefers River Tiber.

50/1

10/11

Form: 11 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
1.5 million guineas filly unbeaten in a maiden here and when getting first run on Vespertilio in the Silver Flash at Leopardstown; favourites chance but it should be a much closer contest between the two today.
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4th

10

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Ylang Ylang

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish

13/2

7th

9

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:52 Leopardstown

Ylang Ylang

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Three wins from five starts at two, including a 7f Group 3 at this venue and Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket; looked in need of further when staying on for a close-up fifth in the 1,000 Guineas on seasonal debut; disappointing favourite for the Oaks, seemingly a combination of failure to handle the track and lack of stamina; back to the drawing-board at 1m now.

13/8

6th

11

(12)

31st May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:30 Epsom

Ylang Ylang

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Frankel filly who cost 1,500,000gns as a yearling; three wins from five starts as a 2yo culminated in Group 1 Fillies' Mile success at Newmarket (soft) where she got up close home after trouble in running; 5-1 for the 1,000 Guineas there (good) on reappearance and made steady inroads from off the pace to go down by a length in fifth; seemed to be crying out for a longer trip in those 1m races and tops this field on those two pieces of form.

2/1

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ylang Ylang

SPOTLIGHT:

Vespertilio

TOPSPEED:

Vespertilio

POSTDATA:

Ylang Ylang

The Irish Sun:

Ylang Ylang