July 21 / 14.10 Curragh

14.10

Good

Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £28217.39
  • 0m 6f 63y
  • 10 runners
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Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
10 (5)
Babouche

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Odds-on when making a sparkling debut in a 6f Cork maiden last month that has worked out quite well; has all the right entries and looks a potential Group 1 filly; will be hard to beat.
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7th

11

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Babouche

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made it 3-3 in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes here 12 months ago; pulled hard when fourth in soft-ground Cheveley Park; won Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) on second start this season; flopped in the Commonwealth Cup when much too free; could bounce back.

9/2

14

(18)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Babouche

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made it 3-3 in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) last August then pulled hard when fourth in soft-ground Cheveley Park; back to winning ways in Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) last month, and impressed even though runner-up Whistlejacket was below par; one to consider.

5/1

2

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Babouche

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won her first three starts, including the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes and the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, beating Whistlejacket on the latter occasion; winning run came to an end on soft ground behind Lake Victoria at Newmarket in the Cheveley Park; failed to cope with a 5lb penalty at Cork on return; should be close to peak fitness now.

13/8

11/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 120 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Touched off in the Marble Hill here in May and was drawn on the wrong side when mid-division in the Coventry last time (Cowardofthecounty seventh); bolder showing likely here.
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4th

3

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Camille Pissarro

8st 13lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Has improved with racing; performed very well in French Classics the last twice, on latest occasion sneaking up the inside rail to justify favouritism in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (upped to 10.5f; ground faster than the official good to soft); could well have even more to offer at this sort of distance; respected in his bid to become the third horse this decade to complete the French Derby and Eclipse double.

7/1

2nd

10

(5)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Camille Pissarro

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Began and ended juvenile campaign with a win; twice second in Group 3 races at this venue, but failed to reach the money when favourite for the Coventry and the Gimcrack; just denied in a valuable sales race at Doncaster before redeeming himself in winning the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere; handled soft ground then, and profited from hold-up ride.

7/4

2nd

1

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Camille Pissarro

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced far side

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2352

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Highly tried and shaped with great credit in the Albany Stakes and when narrowly beaten in a Group 2 here last month; helps set sets a very good standard.
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8th

1

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

California Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual AW winner; stand-out turf display was her second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas (City Of Memphis fifth); failed to go on from that run last season, and now 0-15 on turf; struggled in race won by Celestial Orbit here early last month; better effort before fading into fourth behind City Of Memphis on latest.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

California Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual AW winner; stand-out turf display was her second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas (City Of Memphis fifth); failed to go on from that run last season, and now 0-14 on turf; pleasing return to action when landing 1m conditions race at Dundalk; held by Princess Child on last month's Curragh running.

12/1

9th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

California Dreamer

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual winner on the AW who has ran some cracking races in defeat; standout effort when 2.25l second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas over C&D in May; didn't go on from that run last season but made a smooth return to action when landing 1m conditions race at Dundalk easily 28 days ago; first-time visor applied; soft ground a worry.

8/1

16/1

Form: 2100

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f Naas maiden but well held since at Ascot and Tipperary; hard to fancy on that evidence.
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4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

Form: 141

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two wins from three starts, a maiden at Pontefract and a Haydck nursery (both good); huge step up in class here for debut runner in Ireland for this trainer combination.
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5th

7

(9)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:10 Curragh

Regal Gem

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

midfield

33/1

1st

4

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Regal Gem

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Well-backed winner on debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in May and respectable fourth of five under penalty at Beverley (5f, good to firm) since, behind Shareholder who made it 2-2 at Royal Ascot; could have a part to play.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Beverley

Regal Gem

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

led

4/1

10/1

Form: 23174

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a soft ground maiden over 5f at Tipperary; good efforts since in the Windsor Castle Stakes and in the Listed Tipperary Stakes; shaped last time as though the extra furlong would suit and could go well.
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9th

3

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Sir Yoshi

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form for David Marnane but he was well beaten on his stable debut at York last October and it was the same outcome there this month on his return; he has plenty to prove.

25/1

18th

4

(21)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ran well in defeat in two 5f Listed races here when trained by David Marnane but well beaten on stable debut over this C&D (good) last October, and a career-best is needed in first-time cheekpieces on his reappearance.

66/1

3

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Previously trained in Ireland, running as well as he's ever done when a close second of seven over 5f at Navan five weeks ago; his best form (and sole win) have come over the minimum trip but he should prove effective over an easy 6f; makes his debut for a new stable in a hot race.

20/1

Form: 17 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took the scalp of Whistlejacket on debut on testing ground here in May; never got into it after a slow start in the Coventry but ran with credit to be beaten less than two lengths; handles any ground and one of the ones to beat here.
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2nd

2

(3)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Cowardofthecounty

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3-winning two-year-old in 2024; struggled in three runs last year in stakes and handicap company; showed more and ran well for a long way from the front in Listed Heritage Stakes 7 days ago, eventually finishing eighth behind The Lion In Winter; should come on for that and step back in trip will suit; one of two for in-form yard.

6/1

8th

2

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Cowardofthecounty

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 7f Group 3 event at Deauville in 2024; tried at Group 1 level after; struggled in three runs last season; tongue-tied for seasonal debut; best watched.

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty on debut when a strong finishing third in a decent maiden at Naas; thrown in at the deep end here but could well improve enough to outrun his likely odds.
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4th

5

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

No Return

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Ex-Irish gelding who's proved inconsistent for this yard having missed six months; handicapper easing off now but he again didn't offer a huge amount back on turf last month.

12/1

4th

4

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

No Return

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent for his current stable but of interest on his best effort, notably a second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in January when 5lb higher; non-runner at Pontefract Tuesday.

8/1

Form: 108 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Narrowly landed a Navan maiden on debut last month; has not looked that straightforward twice since, ducking right at Ascot and missing the break at Tipperary; others more likely.
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6th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Celtic Chieftain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, brief headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

20/1

4th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Celtic Chieftain

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on far side of group, dropped to last from 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/2

9th

4

(7)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:10 Curragh

Celtic Chieftain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent behind clear leader

20/1

Form: 8769

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on his first two starts but two regressive efforts since; hard to fancy.
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2

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Barton Key

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran a decent race in Fairyhouse maiden in June but well held otherwise, not getting home over 7f on soft in Galway handicap last time; drops back in trip here off 3lb lower mark so don't rule out.

8/1

Non-runners

Black Forza

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.30
Straight Forecast €8.69
Trifecta €40.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Babouche

The Irish Sun:

Cowardofthecounty

POSTDATA:

Camille Pissarro

RP RATINGS (IRE):

California Dreamer

TOPSPEED:

Babouche