May 26 / 17.25 Curragh

17.25

Good

Extra Place Races At Novibet Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Extra Place Races At Novibet Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.80
  • Place: £5.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to 5f winner Charlemont; dam Listed-placed 5f winner, half-sister to winners up to 1m notably 6f Group 3 scorer Osterhase, who won 12 races in all, six of them at this venue.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:34 Cork

Ostraka

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Useful sprint handicapper on turf; sprung a 66-1 shock when beating Powerful National in a 5f Group 3 race at Dundalk last October; no sign of anything remotely comparable in four runs since February.

33/1

7th

2

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Ostraka

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three turf wins including over C&D last September and biggest win came following month in Dundalk Group 3; yet to hit that sort of form in three starts this year in Listed contests; back in handicap company now.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 442

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Just in front of today's rival Machnamh when fourth of 16 over C&D on heavy ground last month; also fourth at Dundalk on debut and confirmed maiden-winning potential when second at Cork three weeks ago; capable of getting in the mix.
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2nd

13

(5)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Roaming Star

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway, briefly led when ridden 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final furlong, no match for winner

11/2

2nd

16

(14)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

Roaming Star

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

prominent up the centre, challenging when ridden 2f out, soon edged left, kept on well towards near side final 110yds, no match for winner

6/1

4th

15

(15)

16th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Roaming Star

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Made a satisfactiory debut in a Dundalk maiden over this trip in February which has worked out quite well; this ground is an unknown but plenty by her sire handle it; possibilities.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 2-7 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second to a useful filly from her current stable on only juvenile run for Johnny Murtagh, in a 7f maiden at Naas; beaten favourite over the same trip at Cork on her seasonal/yard debut; likely to be capable of better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam Italian 1m5f winner but closely related to a 7f winner; tongue-tie on; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(3)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

19:30 Curragh

Miracle Nation

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway under 2f out, went second 1f out, soon pushed along to lead, went clear final 110yds, easily

7/2

4th

10

(2)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Miracle Nation

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

Dam Italian 1m5f winner but closely related to a 7f winner; tongue-tie on; best watched.

25/1

5th
14 (14)
Saturn Seven

9/2

Form: 42

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed definite promise when fourth of 15 over 7f on debut at Limerick; built on that when a neck second over the same trip at Gowran; winner Fort Vega was good enough to win a handicap off 85 at Naas last Sunday, beating an Aidan O'Brien-trained favourite; big chance, although drop to 6f is a slight concern.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Ross Burdon

Three-time winner over 5f-7f on turf in Ireland but has beaten a total of one rival in two runs at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) for this yard; first-time hood and the return of a tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

25/1

18th

17

(14)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won twice in 2023; failed to score last season; beat 22 rivals at the Curragh in June; not beaten far in her last two races; one of three runners for her trainer, a senior rider aboard in each case; ground-versatile.

12/1

Form: /23-52

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Placed twice last term, touched off at 100-1 in a 22-runner C&D maiden, and close third over 5f at Navan; not beaten far on seasonal debut at Tipperary, and confirmed winning potential with Navan second 13 days ago; first time with visor; rated only 71, so vulnerable to the younger generation.
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14th

17

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Daisy Jones

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Takashi Kodama

Has run well in defeat several times in maidens over 5f-6f, including on soft; never involved on recent handicap debut at Cork (after a break) but entitled to come on for it; draw not great.

14/1

8th

9

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Daisy Jones

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Takashi Kodama

Has run well in defeat several times in maidens over 5f-6f, including a second at Navan in May; has run well fresh in the past and handles this ground, so a chance off a break.

5/1

6th

2

(1)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Daisy Jones

9st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Takashi Kodama

Placed twice last term, touched off at 100-1 in a 22-runner C&D maiden, and close third over 5f at Navan; not beaten far on seasonal debut at Tipperary, and confirmed winning potential with Navan second 13 days ago; first time with visor; rated only 71, so vulnerable to the younger generation.

10/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 336 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran odds of 20-1 when third of 18 behind subsequent Group 3 winner and Prix Marcel Boussac third Never Ending Story on debut over 7f here last June; by Galileo, but her dam was sprint-bred and won the Cornwallis Stakes, so 6f may not be an issue.
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Verdict Starting price

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: 554

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has shown a consistent level of form in three outings, with this 10lb claimer aboard twice; form of Naas fourth has been boosted by the runner-up, but that race was over 1m
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12th

5

(6)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Machnamh

9st 13lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Stayed on well to land extended 1m2f handicap here two starts ago and respectable run in defeat when runner-up at Gowran; not sure to relish return to 1m back on AW.

10/1

2nd

6

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

14:20 Gowran Park

Machnamh

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, raced near side from over 2f out, kept on and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

9/2

1st

9

(12)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Machnamh

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Consistent sort who won a Curragh maiden in July and has held her form well since; should be in the mix again and possible that this new trip could yield some improvement.

10/1

Form: 05-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran twice at two; improved from 6f Naas debut when fifth in a 7f Dundalk contest dominated by two Aidan O'Brien-trained colts; was keeping on at the finish when fourth over 7f at Gowran on seasonal debut; return to 6f may not be ideal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 398 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price when last of 16 over 1m at Limerick on only start last season; safe to rule out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Contradanza

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: John Patrick Hayes

Quite lightly raced 4yo filly quickly made her way down to basement mark and now takes a marked step up in trip; 3lb wrong.

12/1

7th

9

(8)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Contradanza

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

Modest form so far although still early days; half-sister won on AW and cheekpieces added for first try on the surface.

25/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut when finishing in mid-field over C&D last October; a lot more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(3)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Willow

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Has never reached the first three and lacks a recent run; fair fourth at Roscommon in May in a first-time tongue-tie; mid-field at the Curragh before a break; tongue-tie left off.

20/1

25

(15)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Dark Willow

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

0-11; improved for the tongue-tie to be fourth of 15 at Roscommon but that was over a fair bit further and she's 9lb out of the weights for this.

25/1

25

(15)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Dark Willow

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

0-11; improved for the tongue-tie to be fourth of 15 at Roscommon but that was over a fair bit further and she's 9lb out of the weights for this.

25/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost ground at the start and never a threat in 5f Navan race in which Daisy Jones was second.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(7)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Bellewstown

Giocoso

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

towards rear throughout, detached from under 2f out

33/1

14th

19

(11)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Navan

Giocoso

8st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Well held so far in handicaps although good early pace at Naas last weekend suggests this trip could suit; visor tried.

25/1

8th

17

(19)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Giocoso

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to threaten in three maidens and three handicaps; others preferred.

20/1

12/1

Form: 38

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut in a 7f maiden at Cork (Sibyl Charm, unplaced favourite) but weakened tamely next time at Sligo; blinkers replace visor here; has quite a bit to prove, but the first run offers hope.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

16

(4)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Thunder Dance

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Promising debut in a 7f maiden at Cork (Sibyl Charm, unplaced favourite) but weakened tamely next time at Sligo; blinkers replace visor here; has quite a bit to prove, but the first run offers hope.

12/1

11

(8)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Cork

Thunder Dance

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Promising debut in 7f maiden here but weakened tamely next time at Sligo; blinkers replace visor here; more needed.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Thunder Dance

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

15-2, promising debut when third of 12 at Cork (7f, soft to heavy); drop in trip not sure to suit but should be more streetwise at least; headgear stays on.

100/30

Form: 05-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little first time out in a 1m maiden at this venue last July; much better when fifth over 7f at Gowran in August; faces a stiff task against younger rivals.
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10th

10

(13)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Inablink

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

Unplaced in seven starts and she was tailed off at Clonmel earlier this month; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

13th

7

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

18:15 Clonmel

Inablink

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

mounted in chute

20/1

16th

8

(14)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Inablink

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Lightly-raced mare and did well on her stable debut when a closing fifth in a Gowran handicap last month after 10 months off; draw is okay and down 3lb; could well go close if she doesn't bounce.

10/1

Form: 03

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing went right on debut over C&D, since she broke slowly after getting upset in stalls and then met trouble in running; showed ability when third at 150-1 in a 7f maiden at Leopardstown early in the month; the ground was testing then and she is not sure to be as effective over 6f.
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9th

14

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Mimosa Park

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Best of five starts was when third (beaten 8l) in a 7f Leopardstown maiden in testing ground; below that form in three subsequent starts, the latest at Naas last Saturday with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers.

14/1

7th

9

(2)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Naas

Mimosa Park

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

dwelt start, midfield, rapid headway and prominent after 2f, went second after 3f, led under 3f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

6th

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

18:45 Roscommon

Mimosa Park

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, some headway under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel filly; cost 230,000Euros as a yearling; sister to Group 1 winner Persuasive (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes), half-sister to five winners including Creative Force (British Champions Sprint Stakes); apparent second-string for trainer of Mrs Danvers.
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5th

3

(8)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Nelda

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

took keen hold, prominent on outer, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

1st

6

(1)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:45 Killarney

Nelda

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Well-bred and expensive yearling went close in three maidens last year up to 7f in varying ground conditions plus ran respectably in a Group 3; was below form over this trip on testing ground on seasonal debut but has changed stable since and this sound surface will suit better; big chance with cheekpieces on

4/7

6th

20

(19)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Nelda

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Went down by no more than a length in all three maiden starts last term, including never-nearer second over 7f at Galway when last seen in August; respectable run in Group 3 before that; that Galway run was on yielding to soft but has missed several engagements due to soft ground; first try at 1m.

7/4

Non-runners

Inablink, Mimosa Park, Nelda

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €214.40
Straight Forecast €252.27
Trifecta €6644.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Danvers Gold

POSTDATA:

Saturn Seven

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Machnamh

The Irish Sun:

Danvers Gold