September 15 / 14.25 Curragh

14.25

Good

Moyglare ”Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £102608.7
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Moyglare ”Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.70
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 41162 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Beat Bellezza in the Naas Oaks Trial (Elizabeth Jane fourth); debatable how well she stayed in the Irish Oaks and stayed on well when runner-up in a 1m1f Listed here two weeks ago; this trip might prove her optimum and she could have a significant part to play.
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1st

8

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Hanalia

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J P Murtagh

held up in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden disputing second 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final 110yds

7/1

2nd

5

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Hanalia

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, towards rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on well and went second final strides

11/2

6th

6

(7)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Hanalia

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

towards rear

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 1613 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Just held on to beat a subsequent Listed winner in the Hurry Harriet at Gowran; close third in the Snow Fairy over 1m1f here two weeks ago (Hanalia second); has more to offer but needs to find plenty to have a shout here.
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2nd

14

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Wingspan

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

Won on heavy on debut; dam Hydrangea won this race in 2017 on soft; that was her first attempt at about 1m4f and that's eyecatchingly also the case now with her daughter, who's been running on well over 1m1f-1m2f; went close from the front in a Curragh Group 2 last time, which leaves her with a fair bit to find on form but she could be a marked improver trying this trip.

20/1

2nd

10

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Wingspan

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

led, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

14/1

3rd

9

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Wingspan

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced in third, headway and went second over 1f out, keeping on when slightly hampered and lost second final strides

7/2

3rd
9 (2)
Purple Lily

3/1

  • Place: £1.65

Form: 1-1253

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Started off the season well, especially when putting it up to subsequent Oaks winner Ezeliya in the Salsabil Stakes; did not quite get home when third in the Irish Oaks last time; this trip could be the perfect one for her and she looks the one to beat.
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12th

5

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Purple Lily

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Smart filly last year; was just beaten by the Oaks winner Ezeliya in a Navan Group 3 before running creditably in the Irish 1000 Guineas and Oaks; a close third in the Group 2 Blandford Stakes on final start; well below that level at Roscommon on return but is the best horse in this race if returning to form; visor added.

4/1

9

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

19:38 Roscommon

Purple Lily

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Smart filly finished third in last year's Irish Oaks and later in season recorded similar RPR when close third in Group 2 Blandford at the Curragh; not the strongest finisher but the one to beat on seasonal return.

9/4

3rd

9

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Purple Lily

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

midfield, waiting for room under 3f out, went second under 2f out, kept on

3/1

Form: 6-4553 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Failed to stay in both the Epsom and Curragh Oaks; travelled well but failed to pick up adequately when third in the Royal Whip over C&D last month; has a bold showing at the highest level in her and could be a factor here; tried in cheekpieces.
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1st

8

(17)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 3f 214y

15:25 Naas

Caught U Looking

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Top rated 3yo is well treated by the conditions of this race; cracking run when fifth in the Irish Oaks in July; filled the same position in the Epsom Oaks; not beaten far in a pair of Group 3s and a Group 2 on her last three starts over 9.5f-10f; goes back up in distance now and is dropped in class; leading claims if seeing out this trip.

100/30

3rd

6

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:01 Gowran Park

Caught U Looking

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

prominent

4/1

4th

6

(10)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Caught U Looking

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Noel Meade

raced in second, lost second under 2f out, no extra final 110yds

12/1

Form: 2-1822 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer has stepped up in class this season, putting up a career best when touched off in a Group 1 at Deauville last month; possibly the best of the O'Brien quartet and has a leading chance.
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5th

1

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

American Sonja

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

joined main group

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Curragh

American Sonja

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in third behind clear leader, headway under 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

3/1

Form: 5-3533 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Group 2 winner for Tom Clover last season and probably her best effort was when second in the Matron Stakes; not quite at her best this season, but was a decent third in the Falmouth at Newmarket and when third in a 1m Deauville Group 1; respected.
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6th

4

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Rogue Millennium

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

13/2

3rd

2

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Millennium

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced centre alone, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, lost second 1f out, kept on

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 36-548 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Rewarded for consistency when running out a convincing winner of this race last year; has not been able to make the step up to Group 1 class this year; others preferred.
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7th

3

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Lumiere Rock

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear

10/1

8th

4

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Lumiere Rock

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 and Group 2 winner who has bits of form at the top level; however, she has something to find on 2024 efforts, latest behind Emily Upjohn in the Pretty Polly; doesn't look poised to break her Group 1 duck.

40/1

4th

3

(6)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Lumiere Rock

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has won only twice but has strong form, including Ribblesdale second last year (Bluestocking third); improved with cheekpieces to land Group 2 Blandford Stakes over C&D in September; third in Prix de l'Opera, not disgraced in sixth behind Inspiral at Breeders' Cup; made little impression in Tattersalls Gold Cup on return; cheekpieces left off then, back on now.

8/1

7/1

Form: 1-74

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Probably needed the run behind Hanalia in the Naas Oaks Trial; stepped up on that when a staying fourth in the Irish Oaks; seems to be coming to the boil nicely and could be a factor here.
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4

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Elizabeth Jane

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Fourth in last year's Irish Oaks and bounced back from a lesser run when getting the better of Layfayette in a Listed race at Leopardstown in October; lightly-raced 4yo who we may not have seen the best of yet but others preferred with race fitness on side.

3/1

9th
5 (1)
Bellezza

16/1

Form: 1-5223

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won her only start at 2; creditable efforts in stakes company this year at up to 1m5f; blinkers tried but has a bit to find.
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1st

9

(7)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bellezza

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G M Lyons

One of two runners for yard; consistent form in Listed company at 10.5f to 13f this season before being outclassed in a Group 2 at the Curragh on latest start; she should be a lot more comfortable in this company and she looks capable of picking up more black type if taking to the surface on her AW bow.

6/1

9th

5

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Bellezza

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced in third

16/1

3rd

6

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 50y

15:25 Gowran Park

Bellezza

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Steadily progressive this term upped in trip, notably second to subsequent Queens Vase third Birdman in 1m5f Navan Listed (4-runners) and when back to 1m2f in Naas Oaks Trial last month, outpaced late after briefly hitting the front late on; trip/ground to suit, seems sure to go well.

11/4

Non-runners

Goldana

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €120.70
Straight Forecast €142.07
Tricast €407.70
Trifecta €400.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Purple Lily

The Irish Sun:

Hanalia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

American Sonja

TOPSPEED:

Purple Lily

POSTDATA:

Purple Lily