May 06 / 15.00 Curragh

15.00

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £12056.52
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

Form: 41130- CD

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran maiden before a C&D nursery score last year; below form on AW after but that was in a Listed contest; has a chance if near her best on return.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Asian Daze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Progressive 3yo who started 2024 with a 7f win at the Curragh (soft) and went down only narrowly in a 1m Listed race at Navan (good) in June; subsequent ninth of 30 in the Sandringham (1m) at Royal Ascot on final start for Johnny Murtagh suggests handicapping limitations now and she'll need to improve for the return to 7f on debut for new yard.

12/1

9th

5

(25)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Asian Daze

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Dual 2yo winner but an improved filly this year who ran well in pushing Everlasting all the way in a 1m good-ground Listed race at Navan; it's unlikely that a repeat of that form will suffice in a strong Sandringham but there's progress in her profile and Australian connections snapped her up for £200,000 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday.

25/1

2nd

5

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Navan

Asian Daze

8st 12lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Improving sort won a Gowran maiden and Curragh nursery last year, both over 7f; won again at latter track on return and was unlucky there last time over this trip; a big player.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 15-3 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
All three starts on heavy ground; stylish Down Royal maiden winner last year ran respectably in a Group 3 after; a decent return effort in the Madrid Handicap behind a well-treated winner and is a player if handling this better ground.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Galway

Sluice

9st 1lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent in handicaps off mid-eighties ratings of late but needs to take a big jump to feature here.

25/1

3rd

1

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Gowran Park

Sluice

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group from under 3f out, challenging over 1f out, soon outpaced, kept on inside final 110yds, no match for first two

3/1

5th

5

(11)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Sluice

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won Down Royal maiden on her debut before finding Group 3 too tough but more promising efforts in couple of handicaps so far this season and shaped like she would relish step up in trip when runner-up here earlier this month.

6/1

12/1

Form: 4871-9 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner last winter but was well beaten on return in the Madrid Handicap at Naas; loads more needed on the back of that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Neo Smart

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Neo Smart

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.

5/1

Form: 0730-1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of ability in four maidens last year; showed improved form to win a Gowran handicap on return over this trip on yielding; tougher task up 9lb but is an improving type.
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11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

14/1

Form: 54-78

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two decent 2yo runs, including in a Group 3 here; well below that level over 1m2f at Dundalk last twice; loads more needed on the back of that form but this trip will suit better.
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7th

3

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 22 starts came at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in July; below that level since; however, didn't get much luck in running over this C&D 13 days ago and holds place claims granted a clearer passage.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark at the 19th attempt at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last month and her next start at Hamilton (1m, good) can be forgiven (saw no daylight); had no obvious excuse back at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time, though, and others are more persuasive.

7/2

3

(10)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Well-backed winner over C&D on July 6 (soft; subsequent winner Zebra Star a clear second) and a line can be put through her subsequent run at Hamilton (1m, good) as she was repeatedly short of room; in calculations.

4/1

Form: 146-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Some good early 2yo form last year, including in a Group 3, before disappointing; not a bad return in a Gowran conditions race over 7f but has to improve from that back in a handicap.
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3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:55 Bath

Ribchestina

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Promising 2yo in Ireland who contested a Group race and her first blip this season was last time at the Curragh; moved yards and back from a break; market may guide.

12/1

Form: 6-2215

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner over 1m in February (runner-up won on turf recently) ran a belter in a C&D h'cap last time on heavy ground; this drying surface should suit better and can go well again.
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18th

5

(24)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Pepper Noir

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Three AW wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; best turf effort when second in a Leopardstown handicap over this trip last year; a player if repeating that.

14/1

6th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pepper Noir

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Twice a C&D winner; dropped away after making the running in race won by Drucker on latest; previously beaten 5l in fourth behind Church Mountain, who has lost form since.

12/1

13/2

Form: 1-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
The form of her Dundalk maiden win last winter was franked since when the fourth placed filly won; interesting on turf bow, though is probably her yard's second-string.
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19th

17

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over slightly further here two years ago but not since and back from a break after AW winter campaign; tongue-tie tried.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Salah Belle

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Course winner over 6f on debut in December 2023; kept on for third over 7f here on last two starts and worth a go at this longer trip; place claims again if she stays (not certain on breeding).

8/1

Form: 657-

Last run: 225 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three maidens last year but ran respectably over 1m at this course on final start; one to watch in market on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Glimmerglass

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: John James Feane

Third over 1m1f at Tipperary but lesser efforts twice since, including over this trip last time; cheekpieces need to work.

14/1

14th

16

(14)

5th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:20 Naas

Glimmerglass

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

midfield

14/1

5th

2

(9)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Glimmerglass

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

towards rear

15/2

Form: 115-05

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won sprint nurseries at Navan and Naas last season but not as good in three starts since including over this trip; will need to re-ignite the spark.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

16:25 Down Royal

Glamorously

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Filly often runs well and, while latest was disappointing, has a chance; another who often misses the break; both career wins were last October over sprint trips but stays.

3/1

7th

5

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Glamorously

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, midfield on inner, lost position when bit short of room over 2f out, soon no impression

4/1

4th

9

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Glamorously

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

2-18; experienced filly was narrowly denied in a big field handicap at Leopardstown last time off 66 (7f, good); up 1lb to 67 for that 0.75l third but she won nurseries off 68 and 76 last October; those victories came on yielding-soft and heavy but she handles quicker ground and she should be on the premises.

13/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast €38.73
Tricast €263.04

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pepper Noir

TOPSPEED:

Madame Plaintiff

SPOTLIGHT:

Sluice

POSTDATA:

Pepper Noir

The Irish Sun:

Pepper Noir