October 23 / 14.35 Curragh

14.35

Soft

Barberstown Castle Fillies’ Maiden

  • Prize money: £6445.38
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Barberstown Castle Fillies’ Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP
1st
2 (7)
Bua

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling; dam 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; RPR 104); good sprint pedigree and yet makes her belated debut over 7f, and in headgear.
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1st

2

(7)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Bua

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

travelled strongly, midfield, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, niggled along briefly and went clear over 1f out, easily

5/1

6th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bua

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

slowly into stride, reminder early, towards rear, switched right and headway halfway, pushed along when ran green and hung left over 1f out, held but kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 373252

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has tried 1m3f but it was over 1m that she finished well from off the pace at Killarney two weeks ago (soft); unraced at 7f but it's a stiff one here and her form is right up there.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 66

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve on her recent sixths and appeals as one for handicaps.
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12th

6

(6)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Came home well over 7f on Fairyhouse debut; only 2l off today's rival Lizzy's Filly when third to facile winner Bua over that trip on heavy ground at the Curragh last month; fair third over 6f at Naas last time and may prove more effective at this trip.

6/1

3rd

8

(3)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:10 Naas

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

in touch with leaders towards far side, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went third towards finish

7/2

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

14/1

4th
5 (12)
Elda

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-sister to Italian 6f 2yo/6.5f winner Undermind and US 4.5f-6.5f winner Red Livy; dam 5f AW winner/well beaten in 2m juvenile hurdles; up against it first time out.
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4th

1

(12)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Elda

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Kinirons

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went fourth inside final furlong, not reach leaders

14/1

12th

18

(20)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Elda

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent towards near side

16/1

1st

8

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Tipperary

Elda

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, pushed out and clear with one other inside final 110yds

18/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shadwell castoff who fetched only 1,000gns at the sales late last year; can only be watched.
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9th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Awqaat

9st 1lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Maiden whose best form has come in testing conditions; well beaten on recent return but can improve from that; due to run in the 4.30 Gowran Monday.

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 7f/1m winner Kahruman and 1m4f winner Fersah; would be a surprise winner first time out.
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6th

5

(1)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent on inner, challenging up the centre over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

in touch with leaders

11/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, headway over 2f out, joined leaders inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never really counted after starting slowly at Navan (1m), ending up in midfield; now hooded.
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7th

9

(6)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Snow Lion

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Christopher David Timmons

Has struggled in handicaps since fourth in a maiden at Galway last October; up against it in the light of an official rating of 48.

33/1

14th

11

(11)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Snow Lion

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Christopher David Timmons

Beaten 7l in 1m2f AW handicap in January; good bit more needed on fourth handicap start.

25/1

12th

15

18th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Tipperary

Snow Lion

10st 7lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Christopher David Timmons

Fourth in a 7f maiden at Galway last year, modest form in low-grade Flat handicaps.

25/1

Form: 492099

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
The best of her eight runs was a second at Sligo (6f, yielding) in May; not a lot to shout about subsequently.
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10th

13

(10)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shining Crystal

10st 7lb

J: Mr Abel O’Gorman

T: Alice Haynes

in rear

16/1

8th

11

(3)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Shining Crystal

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

0-18; has had three goes for Alice Haynes, failing to build on an encouraging stable debut; could pop up from a career-low mark but she has flattered to deceive in the past and others arrive with less to prove.

14/1

7th

6

(10)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shining Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

0-17; beaten a neck final start for Adrian Murray and, although only third of seven at even-money, her debut for Alice Haynes was sound (both 6f); much lesser effort last time (8.6f) but could fare better over 7f here if stall 10 doesn't hinder; two pieces of headgear return.

13/2

33/1

Form: 05

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cork was a lot better than her debut effort but she still finished only fifth of the 11 runners and was beaten more than 10l.
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6th

2

(17)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maid To Shine

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: G Hassett

prominent, pressed leader over 4f out

8/1

5th

11

(17)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Maid To Shine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G Hassett

Beat Relevant Range in a 7f maiden here last year; best handicap run when returning here over 6f in January; unproven over the trip and others probably more likely.

16/1

15/8

Form: 302-37

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Disappointing that she's 0-9 but definitely has claims on the best of her form, including a close third in a Leopardstown handicap two runs ago (April); that was over 1m2f but assured stamina no bad thing in these conditions.
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6th

4

(8)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cyclamen

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent

5/2

2nd

5

(7)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cyclamen

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders

7/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never figured in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse when easy to back; must step up now hooded.
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11th

9

(9)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Lottie Go Lightly

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

in rear throughout

33/1

8

(11)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Navan

Lottie Go Lightly

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

50/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 65), closely related to prolific 5f-6f winner Your Pal Tal; trainer-owned newcomer.
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11th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Second Fiddle

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Five C&D wins, the latest from a 3lb lower mark in December; has struggled at double-figure odds on turf lately (Musselburgh and Hamilton) with slow starts a regular feature; drops back into a Class 5 now at a more suitable track, but with enough to prove for the time being.

16/1

8th

6

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoyed a superb 2025 when a six-time winner (including here) but yet to fire this season, beating just one home in a 1m Musselburgh handicap last month; she's 4lb out of the handicap too.

33/1

10th

10

(10)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Second Fiddle

9st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Made it 15th-time lucky on stable debut at Hamilton (1m, soft) last September and then won five of his next six starts on the AW, but held in both outings at the start of the year; bit to prove back on turf after three months off.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced sister to 9.4f winner Flannery and half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Rajeem; the market can guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

13

(9)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

Esta Ella Fuera

9st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Not disgraced on his opening maiden start but well beaten last time; cheekpieces tried here but probably up against it.

50/1

11th

8

(9)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Esta Ella Fuera

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

in touch with leaders

15/2

8th

10

(8)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Esta Ella Fuera

9st 3lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dam unraced sister to minor winner Flannery and half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Rajeem.

16/1

Form: 3-4660

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Confined to Dundalk for all six runs; went close in a maiden second time but not progressed from there and handicap mark has slid into the 60s.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(2)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Havana Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M Halford

Off the mark in a C&D handicap last week; this looks like a stronger event and she will need more to defy a 9lb higher mark; good draw for her preferred prominent tactics again.

6/1

1st

5

(3)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:35 Dundalk (AW)

Havana Pearl

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford

took keen hold, prominent, led 3f out, ridden 1f out, drifted right but kept on well inside final furlong

4/1

5th

3

(16)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Havana Pearl

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford

prominent

5/1

Form: 42

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
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9th

7

(8)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vadiana

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won a 1m maiden a year ago; uneven form on turf this year before a narrow C&D handicap win in October; not well treated at the weights in a Listed race here last month, so it was a surprise when she was sent off favourite; finished with only one behind her; should be much more at home down in grade here.

5/1

5

(10)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vadiana

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won C&D maiden last winter and first success since here last month when getting up on post over 7f in handicap; plenty to find on ratings but likely capable of better again at this trip and don't rule out her nicking some black type.

10/1

1st

7

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Vadiana

8st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won 1m maiden here last winter; two solid efforts in defeat over this trip in the current season but below form last time; chance if bouncing back.

12/1

Form: 04

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Can win races but she'll have to step up on her latest Killarney form when behind Lizzy's Filly; not that it's out of the question given connections/pedigree.
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10th

13

(14)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Verlinga

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear of midfield, pushed along on near side of group over 2f out, outpaced when ridden and no impression over 1f out

13/2

16

(4)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Verlinga

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Can win races but she'll have to step up on her latest Killarney form when behind Lizzy's Filly; not that it's out of the question given connections/pedigree.

5/1

4th

7

(4)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

13:50 Killarney

Verlinga

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along and headway under 2f out, ridden and went fourth 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders

6/1

Non-runners

Esta Ella Fuera, Havana Pearl, Vadiana, Verlinga

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €6.50
Straight Forecast €5.77
Trifecta €51.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lizzy's Filly

The Irish Sun:

Vadiana

RP Ratings (IRE):

Lizzy's Filly

POSTDATA:

Lizzy's Filly