October 26 / 13.05 Curragh

13.05

Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £7932.77
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
13 (12)
Nightcliff

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 54

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from a promising debut when fourth of 18 (beaten roughly 3l) over C&D on debut; off four months and different ground this time but can go well if she handles conditions.
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No / Draw
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7th

7

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Nightcliff

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly into stride, always behind

9/1

7th

7

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Nightcliff

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly into stride, always behind

9/1

9

(6)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Nightcliff

9st 4lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Curragh two-year-old maiden for David Geary on heavy; has run no better than okay on both runs for the stable this season and needs to step up hugely.

33/1

2nd
2 (13)
Azazat

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camelot filly; half-sister to Listed-placed 1m4f winner Azallya (RPR 103); dam unraced half-sister to 1m-1m4f Group 1 winner Azamour and 7f 2yo Group 2 winner Arazan; balance of her pedigree suggests she might want further.
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2nd

10

(16)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 202y

15:25 Naas

Azazat

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent, good headway to lead under 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, no match for winner

7/2

5th

4

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Azazat

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won a Leopardstown maiden in May; second since in a 1m4f Group 3 at Cork and 1m2f Listed race at the Curragh, with a creditable seventh of eight in the Irish Oaks in between; returning to 1m4f can help with further improvement but it is needed, in the first-time headgear.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big run when beaten half a length when third on debut on AW and similar form when fourth of 15 at Leopardstown 11 days ago (beaten 13-8 favourite); more to come but not certain to appreciate this drop in trip.
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15th

18

(6)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Starry Eyed

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

1st

6

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Cork

Starry Eyed

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Not sure why she was backed at Curragh when task looked hopeless on paper; that another solid run (RPRs 79-81 all starts) and should do similar in defeat.

4/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Starry Eyed

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders on inner, went fourth but outpaced over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quality Road filly; half-sister to winners Royal Navy Warship (6f AW; RPR 75/French jumps) and Fortune Finder (1m2f AW; 73); dam 7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; stayed 1m4f; 106), sister to 1m-1m4f Group 1 (including BC Turf/Arc) winner Found; beautifully bred but might need this on debut.
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12

(7)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Time To Boogie

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Navan maiden winner came up short in Group 3 company afterwards and safely held in handicaps of late; stiff task here.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Time To Boogie

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, challenging 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

6/1

3rd

10

(11)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Time To Boogie

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a maiden at the third attempt before showing very little in a Group 3 last month; new trip and AW could help her bounce back on handicap debut.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 when well held over C&D on debut 13 days ago; likely to need more time.
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16th

7

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

8th

9

(4)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Best run in nine defeats for Sheila Lavery was a fourth of 16 in a 7f good-ground handicap at Gowran in May; hasn't shown much on softer ground.

20/1

11th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Kaydees Magic

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Started the season with a couple of fair handicaps displays; seems regressive now, a view endorsed by drop on the ratings from an opening 70 to current 61; cheekpieces tried now.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Group 3 winner; fourth of 20 over C&D on debut 13 days ago; should progress and holds each-way claims.
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14

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

All Blues

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Tom Gretton

Safely held off lowly marks in all three handicap hurdles (2m-2m5f) and needs to find some improvement from somewhere.

50/1

8th

2

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

All Blues

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tom Gretton

Regressive since showing early promise on the Flat in Ireland as a 2yo, her last six starts coming over hurdles; look elsewhere.

66/1

6th

9

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:45 Newton Abbot

All Blues

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Showed some ability on the Flat in Ireland but she's been well held in five hurdle runs for current yard, including since switched to handicaps; out of the weights and needs the first-time blinkers to turn things around.

18/1

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 ninth of 20 on debut earlier this month over C&D; would need to progress a fair amount to get involved here.
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9th

7

(13)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dromantine

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

11/2

3rd

1

(17)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dromantine

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent, challenging on near side of group over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, no match for first two

11/2

OUR TIP

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second Thought filly; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 76); unlikely winning newcomer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

12

(17)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Below Deck

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

21-race maiden but back to form when second over this trip at Leopardstown last month off this basement mark, despite racing keenly; one to consider although draw makes it tough.

6/1

2nd

11

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 33y

17:15 Leopardstown

Below Deck

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

disputed lead early, led narrowly after 2f, joined under 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

20/1

9th

14

(1)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Below Deck

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Maiden has run well a number of times but has to bounce back from most recent below par efforts.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced when last of seven in a barrier trial over this trip in August; bred to be more effective over a bit further.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Expelliarmus

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Ex-Irish maiden who is yet to race beyond an extended 2m1f; however, she ran okay when 14l third here (good to soft) in January and continues to drop down the weights; stable in fine form on the Flat; not ruled out.

8/1

3rd

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:40 Sedgefield

Expelliarmus

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Ex-Irish maiden; has failed to improve this term for new stable but is being given a chance by the assessor, having dropped a total of a stone in the weights; may step up on her Newcastle effort behind Kazar Forez.

5/1

10th
10 (5)
Gloves Off

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in two starts so far and one for handicaps after this.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(6)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Gloves Off

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

towards rear of midfield

13/2

4th

17

(20)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Gloves Off

8st 13lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: J S Bolger

midfield, pushed along and headway from under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth final strides

33/1

12th

12

(15)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Gloves Off

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Did not show much in three runs last season; may slot into handicaps effectively bearing in mind her trainer's ability to find improvement with fillies in this age-group.

12/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when beaten 9l on debut at Dundalk last month, looking green; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

10

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John M Harney

Didn't show much for Adrian Murray last year; similar story in five runs for current yard; 3lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when sixth of 14 on debut earlier this month; sizeable leap forward needed to play a part here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

21

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Thirtysecondstreet

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

Slowly away in 1m Limerick event last time; much better previously when third at Gowran; needs improvement in new headgear combination.

20/1

12th

10

(3)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Thirtysecondstreet

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, in rear

9/2

3rd

16

(15)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Thirtysecondstreet

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke Comer

prominent

20/1

33/1

Form: 70

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two starts so far including over C&D 13 days ago; may do better when stepped up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

17:25 Sligo

Fuli

9st 6lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John S O’Donoghue

First start for current yard when down the field in Tipperary handicap 10 days ago; good bit to find with some of today's rivals on that run.

16/1

11th

5

(10)

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

Fuli

9st 10lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John S O’Donoghue

Second of his three runs for his previous trainer was mildly encouraging; open to improvement; stable has had a winner at Dundalk recently.

10/1

13th

9

(6)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:05 Curragh

Fuli

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Richard John O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear, minor headway when ridden against far rail 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gutaifan filly; half-sister to US winners Princess Stella (5f/6f) and Ko Samui (1m); dam unraced sister to US 8.3f dirt stakes winner Orbiston Parva; yard 0-33 with juveniles last five years.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

8

(4)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Church Lane Lady

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Beat a total of two rivals in two maiden outings; needs this for a handicap mark.

66/1

12th

5

(6)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Church Lane Lady

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Never sighted when last of 14 on recent Curragh debut; can only be watched.

66/1

14th

4

(10)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:05 Curragh

Church Lane Lady

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

dwelt start, always towards rear, became detached when pushed along and no extra under 3f out

25/1

Form: 3

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran odds of 20-1 when third of 18 in C&D debut four months ago; well bred daughter of Group 3 winner; ought to go well with progress likely.
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10th

11

(10)

11th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Tipperary

Danvers Gold

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

7/2

4th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 110y

16:45 Leopardstown

Danvers Gold

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, soon led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

5/2

2nd

3

(5)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

17:20 Roscommon

Danvers Gold

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mastercraftsman filly; cost 21,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to three winners including; Buckingham (6f-1m1f including 2yo/AW/Jersey; RPR 87) Windsor Cross (7f-1m2f including AW at 2; 84); interesting newcomer and yard had winning 2yo last week.
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3rd

5

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Dayzee

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Attwater

Not at best on the Flat this year but won off much reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm; RPR 80) in July; goes without headgear on this hurdling debut but has the raw ability to pose a threat if she takes to this game.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:30 Salisbury

Dayzee

10st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

C&D winner in 2023 on sole course start; has her good and ordinary days, once refusing to race, but first-time cheekpieces seemed to spur her on when a wide-margin winner at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; back up 7lb but still well treated on past exploits.

100/30

6

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Newbury

Dayzee

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

On a handy mark but isn't particularly solid on her form for current stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

20/1

Non-runners

Danvers Gold, Dayzee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.60
Straight Forecast €23.59
Trifecta €93.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Danvers Gold

TOPSPEED:

Starry Eyed

POSTDATA:

Starry Eyed

RP Ratings (IRE):

Danvers Gold

The Irish Sun:

Danvers Gold