August 24 / 14.55 Curragh

14.55

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Neville O’Byrne Memorial Irish EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Neville O’Byrne Memorial Irish EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 43-201 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins on turf last season, including over this trip; confirmed she stays this distance well when landing a premier handicap at Dundalk nine days ago; noted carrying her head high but appears resolute.
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4

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Effective in blinkers but surprising to see them back on after returning to form in new cheekpieces at Cork where she was third in a 1m4f Group 3; probably needs further now and was staying on when fourth in this race 12 months ago.

12/1

3rd

1

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:22 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year for the Halford/Collins team, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh; career-best on return when runner-up in C&D Listed in April (good) but well below that form twice since, latest in Munster Oaks here; first-time cheekpieces need to bring improvement to figure.

25/1

7th

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:44 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh up to this trip; career-best on return when runner-up to Bubble Gum in a Listed race over C&D but was then disappointing over 1m6f at Gowran (keen); needs more.

14/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 402-16

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner when trained in UK; won on debut for this yard, taking a Sligo handicap over an extended 1m2f; out of her depth in a Listed contest at Leopardstown in June; respected back in handicap company.
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9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

13th

2

(15)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 3f 214y

15:25 Naas

Belhaven

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Traffic problems on latest start when beaten 7.75l into fourth in a Listed heat at Galway (1m4f, yielding); previously finished 1.75l behind Ameerat Jumaira in a 1m4f Curragh handicap and is 9lb better off now; every chance of turning that form around on these terms; claims.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 593143 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in two handicap runs in Britain since a Limerick maiden win in June; 2lb out of the handicap but very capable 7lb claimer aboard.
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5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

16

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 6lb

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; best hurdles run when third over C&D on penultimate start; eased when chance had gone and tailed off in 3m Bellewstown event; first reserve.

11th

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gangster Granny

11st 2lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: C A McBratney

Dual Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when third over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; should go close up 1lb if staying this extra 2f.

9/2

Form: 31 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well when third behind a Ballydoyle-trained odds-on chance in a five-runner maiden at Killarney on debut; showed the benefit of the run when landing the 1m4f amateur riders' maiden on Galway Plate day; appeared to have plenty left in the tank; opening mark looks reasonable.
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7th

3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Shoda

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Flat winner; beaten 10l in third behind the smart Ballyfad here at the Christmas meeting after a 106-day break; beaten favourite at Clonmel in January; same when ridden by Sean Bowen here at the DRF on handicap debut; needs to reverse form with Whimsy, Maxios Prime, Onefortheditch and Tequila Talkin'.

9/2

9th

9

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Shoda

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Flat winner; beaten 10l in third behind Grade 1 contender Ballyfad here at the Christmas meeting after a 106-day break; beaten favourite at Clonmel; one of three for the trainer, notable jockey booking.

8/1

Form: 570-73

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved from seasonal/stable debut when third at Down Royal; only a neck behind subsequent Naas winner Apercu then; worth considering on that basis.
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10th

4

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aird

11st 6lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Arguably lucky to avoid a rise in the ratings for a 1m4f maiden win last month; not guaranteed to stay as well as some of these rivals but merits respect.

4/1

5

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Aird

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Exposed maiden but C&D second in December looks the standout piece of form in this modest maiden; this looks her best opportunity yet.

11/10

6th
4 (5)
Apercu

5/1

Form: 31-421

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won Dundalk maiden last December; fine turf debut effort in a 1m1f handicap at this venue in June, staying on well to finish fourth of 21; narrowly beaten at Down Royal before winning in first-time cheekpieces at Naas; 4lb rise is not excessive.
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10th

5

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Apercu

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Apercu

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins have come in handicaps, the latest in May last year at the Curragh off 92 (1m2f, good); beaten 3l off 92 on return at the Curragh 11 days ago; has come up short when tried in stakes company, including when down the field in this race last season; needs more.

9/1

4th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Apercu

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

All five wins over this trip including this race last year (off 88) and Curragh premier handicap month later; out of depth in stakes company afterwards but one to consider back in handicap company.

13/2

Form: 01-214 BF

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 1m6f at Navan last October; narrowly denied over 1m5f on return before another 1m6f success at Navan in May; faded in the final half-furlong when fourth of 18 in a 1m6f handicap here three months ago; might prefer a bit further.
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3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Bay Of Sanibel

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Both wins were over 1m6f at Navan; she's not had that much racing for her age but is yet to make a serious impact at Listed or Group 3 level.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Bay Of Sanibel

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Both wins were over 1m6f at Navan; she's not had that much racing for her age but is yet to make a serious impact at Listed or Group 3 level.

14/1

5th

7

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:25 Navan

Bay Of Sanibel

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders disputing third, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

Form: 43-840

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Gowran maiden winner last year over just short of 1m2f; later ran well in defeat in good company including when third in a 1m4f Listed race at Naas; has struggled in stakes races this season (lost a shoe on return); sights lowered now.
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8th

1

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Perfect Portrait

10st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

5

(9)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Perfect Portrait

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner last year over just short of 1m2f; later ran well in defeat in good company including when 3l behind stablemate Dancing Tango in a Listed race at Naas over 1m4f; lost a shoe when poor on return; over 5l behind Dancing Tango when they clashed again at Limerick last month.

12/1

4th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

16:05 Limerick

Perfect Portrait

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner last year over just short of 1m2f ran well in defeat in stronger company afterwards including when 3l behind Dancing Tango in a Listed race at Naas over 1m4f; lost a shoe when poor on return; probably better on softer.

10/1

16/1

Form: 22/18-

Last run: 381 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up four times for Ciaran Murphy in 2022; won Ballinrobe maiden for Pat Martin on the first of two starts last year; faces stiff task after 12 months on the sidelines.
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11th

4

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 207y

16:00 Ballinrobe

Lizzys Filly

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won 1m1f Flat maiden here last year (1-12 on the Flat); not bred for this though and probably best watched.

20/1

9th

9

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up four times for Ciaran Murphy in 2022; won Ballinrobe maiden for Pat Martin on the first of two starts last year; faces stiff task after 12 months on the sidelines.

16/1

8th

9

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Michael Collins

Got off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; the third home has since won a maiden; switched yards since and a shout on handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 0721-6 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m nursery on heavy ground at this venue on final start at two; made a satisfactory return to action at Galway; this looks demanding from 6lb out of the handicap.
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11

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:16 Naas

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Curragh h'cap winner in October 2023 on heavy ground over a mile; encouraging reappearance when fourth at Leopardstown but backwards step 53 days ago when 13th of 15; up in trip and needs more, while could do with some rain.

20/1

13th

10

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Gained first win on final start of 2023 at the Curragh (1m, heavy) off 63; only seen twice last year but plenty to take from last month's comeback run here when staying-on fourth over 1m2f; cheekpieces now added and could well improve enough to feature.

14/1

4th

6

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Gained first win on final start of 2023 at the Curragh (1m, heavy) off 63; only seen twice last year and failed to fire at Galway and the Curragh at around 1m4f; entitled to need this run and is best watched unless the market speaks.

25/1

11th
3 (4)
Star Kissed

8/1

Form: 872325 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner including 1m4f Cork Derby (premier handicap) last summer; yet to score this campaign but has run well on occasions; touched off in a Gowran fillies' handicap in June and again runner-up in a four-runner Killarney event; ran poorly in first-time blinkers in a Gowran conditions race last time.
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11th

3

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Star Kissed

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

prominent

8/1

5th

3

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:35 Gowran Park

Star Kissed

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

soon led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

11/4

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Star Kissed

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced in second, challenging going best from 3f out, shaken up 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon no extra, no match for winner

9/2

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Payout
Exacta €80.90
Straight Forecast €71.01
Tricast €447.74
Trifecta €988.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Apercu

SPOTLIGHT:

Shoda

The Irish Sun:

Bay Of Sanibel

POSTDATA:

Star Kissed

TOPSPEED:

Apercu