August 07 / 17.30 Sligo

17.30

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £13339.13
  • 1m 2f 110y
  • 7 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0-4022

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner in France won a Leopardstown handicap last year and some fine runs in defeat since, including last twice when second in 1m5f handicaps at Ballinrobe and Down Royal; prominent racer should be okay with this drop back in trip and only found one too good in last year's renewal.
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3

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

14:39 Down Royal

No Niki No

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E J O’Neill

Won her ninth race when winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July; below that form behind Mo Ghille Mar here and over 2m back at Tramore since; has worn different headgear before but first time with a visor today.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

No Niki No

10st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success here over 1m4f last month (good); capitulated tamely however at Down Royal 10 days later so needs to bounce back and unproven over this far.

15/2

6th

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

No Niki No

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success at Tramore 10 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise returns her to a career-high mark and this stiffer stamina test could stretch her.

6/1

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2nd
1 (6)
Beechwood

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 16-462

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Killarney maiden winner (1m3f) last summer for previous yard; made debut for new yard at same venue last month when no match for smart sort in 4-runner conditions event over inadequate 1m; hood worn on latest now discarded for handicap debut; respected back to more suitable trip and handles soft.
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4

(5)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Beechwood

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: P Twomey

Second of two for yard; 1m3f maiden winner gained deserved first stakes' win in dominant fashion on her final start of 2024 in a Listed heat at Galway (1m4f, yielding); best form is on ground with an ease and at 1m3f-1m4f; probably best watched on her return unless the ground softens.

15/2

1st

3

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Galway

Beechwood

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

prominent, challenging going easily from 2f out, led and pushed along over 1f out, soon quickened clear, ridden briefly inside final furlong, comfortably

11/1

Form: 831

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Improving 3yo off the mark at third attempt in 1m Killarney fillies maiden last month, seeing it out well; good chance she'll stay this longer trip and surely has more improvement in her; officially 2lb wrong on handicap debut but could well improve enough to play a leading role.
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1

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shavasi

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Emphatic winner of a fillies' handicap at Bellewstown (1m, soft) 12 days ago, eased down; hiked up 13lb, drops in trip and carries top weight on AW debut; big career best required in this deeper race.

15/8

3

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Shavasi

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Career-best when winning 1m1f Punchestown handicap off 76 just over a year ago; shorter trips possibly not ideal in large this term; best form is on a sound surface so might not want soft.

13/2

5/1

Form: 0-2181

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Tremendously improved of late, landing Cork Derby from way out of the handicap and better again over 1m5f at Ballinrobe latest, handling soft ground really well despite racing keenly early on; up an aggregate of 20lb this year but may still have more to offer although this drop in trip possibly not ideal.
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4th

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

La Dame Blanche

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Had good form two years ago, notably landing the Cork Derby; Tramore second was her only worthwhile effort last year; has come back down the ratings and better for recent AW return.

12/1

7th

11

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

La Dame Blanche

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with two previous trainers; weak overall form in handicaps for this stable; satisfactory hurdles runs late last year; hard to fancy on second AW start (tailed off only other try).

33/1

9th

8

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

La Dame Blanche

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with her two previous trainers; weak form in handicaps for this stable after finishing second in a seven-runner 1m4f contest at Tramore in July; made a satisfactory introduction to hurdling at Galway; needs to jump more fluently.

12/1

20/1

Form: 0-0957

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gowran maiden winner over slightly shorter; just fair handicap form, not much to suggest she'll play a major role here.
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1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

4

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:16 Naas

Letiza

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well backed to score over this trip at Down Royal, beating a subsequent winner by 0.75l; up 6lb but more to come over this trip and good ground suits.

6/1

Form: 340-89

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
French win (1m1f) came on heavy, two runs for current yard underwhelming; hard to fancy.
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6th

4

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Sligo

First Snow Moon

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael William O’Meara

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders halfway, weakened under 2f out

12/1

9th

1

(12)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

First Snow Moon

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael William O’Meara

in touch with leaders

20/1

8th

5

(10)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Gowran Park

First Snow Moon

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Michael William O’Meara

Bought for 50,000Euros at Arqana in December, having won 1m1f Dieppe maiden this time last year on heavy; fair form subsequently in handicaps; encouraging jockey booking for yard debut and market likely informative.

15/2

Form: 9-2065 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Navan last autumn (yielding) and some decent efforts in defeat since, not beaten far in Ulster Oaks at Down Royal last time when left with plenty to do; don't rule out.
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8th

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Solar Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Last win came in a Navan handicap over 1m2f in October 2023 and remains 9lb higher; has run some competitive races in defeat since then and wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should she run well after a break.

20/1

13

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Solar Breeze

11st 9lb

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Twice ran well on AW over winter but not as good on turf last time; has a shout if at her best.

13/2

8th

11

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:48 Leopardstown

Solar Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Losing run since 2023 but holding her form well on AW lately; at her best when she gets a good pace to aim at, which looks likely here but form of her recent Dundalk third has taken a few knocks and may be vulnerable to better treated rivals.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €12.10
Straight Forecast €10.58
Trifecta €40.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shavasi

TOPSPEED:

No Niki No

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Solar Breeze

The Irish Sun:

Shavasi

POSTDATA:

No Niki No