June 21 / 17.25 Down Royal

17.25

Good To Firm

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £12056.52
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0-5624

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a fillies' maiden at Newbury last August before finding Group 1 level too tough; two below-par runs before restored to form when second behind the front-running Cherry Blossom in a Listed sprint over an extended 5f at Cork; not far off her best when fourth behind a smart British-trained winner in a strong 5f event at Cork last week; may defy hefty burden.
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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

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 62119- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Built on 5f Navan maiden win last October when beating 18 rivals over 6f at the Curragh later that month; those wins were on soft/heavy, but he boasts solid C&D form on good ground; makes seasonal debut.
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6th

9

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.

8/1

3rd

10

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Back-to-back winner in 2023 in a 5f Navan maiden (soft) and a 6f Curragh handicap off 70 (heavy); nothing since then but creditable fifth at the Curragh in November on her first try at this trip in a first-time hood and tongue tie (left off now).

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 443

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In the frame all three starts, most recently when third of 18 over an extended 6f at the Curragh; may find this trip a bit sharp but is relatively unexposed and gets 17lb from the only other filly in her age-group in the race.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beatrix Power

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

prominent, disputed lead inside final furlong, just failed

9/4

Form: -83021

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Opened her account in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap last week, on 17th attempt and prefaced by an encouraging second at the same venue; managed two good C&D placed efforts two years ago; may be capable of holding her own.
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5th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Aurora Nova

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f, but her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown where she had a good comeback run in April.

11/1

3rd

9

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Aurora Nova

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D (good) on this card last year and gained third win of the year over C&D (good) in July off 69; tailed off at the Curragh on return; ground may be against her on this occasion.

16/1

12th

11

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Recorded back-to-back 5f wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown last summer but has been a little too high in the ratings since; back down to last winning mark now and won first time up last term so monitor the betting.

12/1

Form: 31-108 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well-placed this winter to record wins over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford; excuses on last two runs; too keen and returned lame when well held at Newcastle, met interference at Dundalk.
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5th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Petit Calvados

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: E J O’Neill

Well-placed this winter to record wins over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford; excuses on last two runs; too keen and returned lame when well held at Newcastle, met interference at Dundalk.

8/1

8th

4

(2)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Petit Calvados

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

Well-placed this winter to record wins over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford; too keen and returned lame when well held at Newcastle latest so that run probably best ignored.

7/1

12th

4

(3)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Petit Calvados

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: E J O’Neill

took keen hold, prominent

4/1

Form: 012175 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Shot up the ratings after a pair of emphatic AW victories in March/April; has failed to transfer that improvement to turf in two outings at Navan; down 6lb again now from high of 84.
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6th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Pro Bono Alexander

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

Shot up the ratings after a pair of emphatic AW victories in March/April; has failed to transfer that improvement to turf in two outings at Navan; down 6lb again now from high of 84.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Navan

Pro Bono Alexander

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

Shot up the ratings after pair of easy AW victories in March/April; wasn't able to transfer that improvement to turf when well held over C&D last month, nearly 4l behind Mehman; faster ground may help; blinkers worn in last four starts left off.

5/1

7th

4

(10)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Navan

Pro Bono Alexander

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

Rapidly progressive filly on AW, most recently winning easily at Wolverhampton; has shot up the ratings and and it will be interesting to see if she can transfer that form to turf.

9/2

20/1

Form: 9848-8 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Held by Aurora Nova on Fairyhouse running; little apparent chance from 9lb out of handicap.
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14

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Iva Batt

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R K Watson

Last win was in 2022; inconsistent last year; last of 16 on last week's belated seasonal debut at the Curragh; 5lb out of the handicap then, should at least be more competitive in this lower grade.

33/1

16

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Iva Batt

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: R K Watson

Lacks a recent run; inconsistent last season; last win was in 2022; 5lb out of the handicap; has a capable rider but up against it.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Iva Batt

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

midfield, weakened 2f out

12/1

14/1

Form: 8/968-

Last run: 363 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seldom showed much in Britain after debut 6f win at two; totally out of form last season, failing to beat a single opponent in three starts; 21lb lower than career-high but best watched on Irish debut.
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14th

4

(13)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:37 Navan

Scots Grace

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Leanne Breen

Seldom showed much in Britain after debut 6f win at two; totally out of form last season, failing to beat a single opponent in three starts; big price when in rear on Irish debut at Down Royal.

25/1

8th

5

(2)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Scots Grace

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Leanne Breen

Seldom showed much in Britain after debut 6f win at two; totally out of form last season, failing to beat a single opponent in three starts; 21lb lower than career-high but best watched on Irish debut.

14/1

8th

4

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Haydock

Scots Grace

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

0-11 since a successful debut as a 2yo, and two runs since joining this yard have promised little; needs to be revived by cheekpieces.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €19.00
Straight Forecast €25.51
Tricast €68.98
Trifecta €47.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Beatrix Power

SPOTLIGHT:

She's Quality

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pro Bono Alexander

POSTDATA:

Aurora Nova

The Irish Sun:

Beatrix Power