May 24 / 17.50 Curragh

17.50

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

  • Prize money: £11543.48
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2627-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over 7f at Leopardstown last season and ran some good races in defeat subsequently; dropped back to 6f for seasonal return and won a shade cosily, holding off Midnight Fire by 0.75l; up 8lb; big player.
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2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dance Night Andday

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season including this event off 93 (beating Gleneagle Bay a head); career-best when beaten a neck in Group 3 Brownstown Stakes over C&D in July, well below best when dropped in trip latest; one to consider.

8/1

2

(11)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Dance Night Andday

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season, including the Sovereign Path over 7f at Leopardstown's Irish Champions fixture; solid form this season, including second to Bellaphina (rec 11lb) in a 7f Curragh handicap before career-best in finishing a neck second in a Leopardstown Group 3; failed to match that form when unplaced favourite for a 7f Listed race at Cork ten days ago.

9/1

5th

3

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:52 Cork

Dance Night Andday

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Unlucky not to get her head in front again this term after an eyecatching second in a Curragh handicap before a neck defeat in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time out recording a career best; looks like a big each-way player again.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: /01-60

Last run: 84 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner and ran well off revised mark in mile handicap in February; below form on latest outing however and poor on only turf run; down in trip.
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4th

7

(17)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Charlisse

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Denis W Cullen

prominent

25/1

9th

13

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Charlisse

8st 10lb

J: John R Velazquez

T: Denis W Cullen

Very lightly raced mare; probable career best effort when beaten a nose in a fillies handicap here last month; probably not badly handicapped on that form and has a very eye-catching jockey booking.

6/1

2nd

5

(10)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Charlisse

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Denis W Cullen

soon disputed lead, raced in second towards near side before halfway, joined leader over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, just held

16/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2862-1 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner 12 months ago off 3lb lower; couple of good efforts afterwards and returned with a success over 5f at Navan, staying on strongly to defeat Loma Larnee by 0.5l; 7lb rise manageable and a leading player up in trip.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Transcendental

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.

12/1

Form: 9461-0 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Course winner in October over 5f for Ken Condon on soft ground; never landed a blow on stable debut over C&D last month; better ground should suit but step forward required.
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11th

9

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Ross Burdon

Three-time winner over 5f-7f on turf in Ireland but has beaten a total of one rival in two runs at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) for this yard; first-time hood and the return of a tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

25/1

18th

17

(14)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won twice in 2023; failed to score last season; beat 22 rivals at the Curragh in June; not beaten far in her last two races; one of three runners for her trainer, a senior rider aboard in each case; ground-versatile.

12/1

Form: 227-34 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden but some very encouraging efforts in maiden company; below form fourth at Navan over 5f six days ago, slowly away; step up in trip will suit and was a very good second on last handicap start in October when 0.75l behind Glamorously; interesting contender.
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4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

5th

12

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; good fourth over 6f here on latest; had an excuse on her previous start, she was reported coming in season; cheekpieces for the first time, may find a few of these rivals too quick.

12/1

Form: 15-050 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Landed two sprint nurseries last season over 6f and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Naas on penultimate start; didn't go on from that when coming home last of ten over 7f here 18 days ago; better ground to suit but plenty to work on in a first-time visor.
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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

9/1

Form: 8921-6 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on the AW maiden in December, showing a good attitude to hold off Clarita by a nose; encouraging run on handicap debut in competitive Naas contest, beaten 4l into sixth by Eclipse Emerald; in the mix off same mark.
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5th

14

(14)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Anvika

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Poor strike-rate but hasn't been too far away in her last three handicaps and copes fine with all ground; each-way claims.

14/1

6th

12

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Anvika

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Not the easiest to win with, as record of 1-24 on turf illustrates; however, is now 2lb below that sole success and not beaten far in fillies' handicaps over C&D on penultimate or at Limerick on latest; place chance.

14/1

10/1

Form: 8341-9

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.
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8th

2

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Screen Siren

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.

10/1

8th

2

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Screen Siren

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Screen Siren

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear throughout

9/2

20/1

Form: 84200-

Last run: 217 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Good second at this track in 7f nursery in August but struggled in the Goffs Millions and on the AW since; off 217 days for new yard and sports tongue tie.
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8th

9

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

12-race maiden but there has been some promise in her recent efforts and tries more new headgear; not entirely dismissed.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

12-race maiden but there has been some promise in her recent efforts and tries more new headgear; not entirely dismissed.

12/1

Non-runners

Gabriellas Spirit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €42.50
Straight Forecast €44.03
Tricast €109.91
Trifecta €205.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Saturn Seven

POSTDATA:

Dance Night Andday

SPOTLIGHT:

Back Down Under

TOPSPEED:

Saturn Seven

The Irish Sun:

Saturn Seven