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Age: 3 years

Owner: Mrs John Magnier

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

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9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Ran to a similar level on debut on good ground over 6f at the Curragh (slow away) and when racing keenly at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding); may need more time.

25/1

3

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:38 Roscommon

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9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles O’Brien

Not a bad run first time out in a 6f maiden at the Curragh in April; this trip should suit.

20/1

7th

6

(4)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

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9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Wootton Bassett filly; dam 7f winner (inc AW; RPR 60), half-sister to US 5.5f 2yo stakes winner; market will reveal expectations on debut; hooded.

22/1

7th

6

(4)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

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9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Wootton Bassett filly; dam 7f winner (inc AW; RPR 60), half-sister to US 5.5f 2yo stakes winner; market will reveal expectations on debut; hooded.

22/1