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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Maiden

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 6f 60y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 922-23

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Front-runner finished runner-up twice in Dunadalk maidens and again at Limerick on turf return in April behind a subsequent winner; barely got home over 1m at Naas on latest start but ran up to form in first-time blinkers; first attempt at 6f here and looks to have the speed for it so bold bid expected and yard coming into form.
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3rd

5

(6)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sweetest Rose

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won her second race when taking a Bellewstown handicap last time over 1m, showing plenty of pace; previously won a Listowel maiden over 6.5f; twice ran well here in 2022; solid.

7/2

1st

2

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:35 Bellewstown

Sweetest Rose

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

made all, 2 lengths ahead halfway, shaken up over 1f out, pushed out and reduced lead towards finish

5/1

8th

11

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:20 Naas

Sweetest Rose

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced near side, prominent

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

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); missed two engagements last month but greatly respected on belated debut here from a yard in top form.
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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

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-73

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second to a useful filly from her current stable on only juvenile run (7f) for Johnny Murtagh and similar level of form on second start this year when staying-on third (having been checked halfway) over this trip at the Curragh last weekend; may ideally want a bit further but big chance nonetheless.
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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: 44425-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two solid runs in soft ground contests at the Curragh in September; disappointing in a Dundalk maiden subsequently and faces much quicker ground here on seasonal return.
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10th

5

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Freedom Falls

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Jack W Davison

Won a 5.5f Navan maiden in soft ground wearing first-time cheekpieces but well below that form in a Curragh handicap since; getting back on soft ground can help.

6/1

19th

14

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Freedom Falls

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Jack W Davison

prominent

20/1

2nd

8

(2)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Freedom Falls

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

raced in second, ridden to lead over 1f out, faced challenge and intimidated by rival final 110yds, headed post, finished 2nd, placed 1st

7/2

5th
1 (1)
Akeela

40/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Aclaim filly showed mild debut promise at Dundalk over the winter despite greenness; probably still best watched on turf debut.
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14

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Akeela

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came over 6f at Naas last year but stays this trip too; didn't get the clearest passage over 6.5f at Limerick last time and is one to consider from a decent draw back to this trip with Keane aboard.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Akeela

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 5lb higher at Naas (6f, good) last July; best effort for current yard on latest at Bellewstown over 1m; this trip more suitable and top rider booked; not discounted.

13/2

8

(12)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Akeela

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came in a 6f handicap at Naas last summer; moved to this yard after being fourth in a Gowran claimer; didn't get a clear run at Limerick last time over 7f and can do better; first try over 1m.

7/1

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of Liquid Amber a Group 3 winner for this stable; never competitive on last month's Gowran debut, looking green; visor now fitted but watching brief advised for now.
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10th

5

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Es Vedra

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Third in a Navan h'cap over 5.5f in July on soft and not bad runs over 6f and 7f since on better ground; will handle conditions and get involved.

15/2

6th

10

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Es Vedra

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles Weld

Maiden's handicap efforts for Willie McCreery were encouraging (held up); yard (which lately had 80s second) 0-41.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Es Vedra

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

in touch with leaders, headway disputing second 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

Form: 96

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow on on both maidens last month within a fortnight, some late gains on second occasion at Cork; good bit more likely required here though; yard among the winners of late.
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6th

11

(12)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John S O’Donoghue

raced wide, towards rear

8/1

6th

5

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John S O’Donoghue

towards rear, headway on far side of group from over 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final 110yds

9/2

1st

8

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

13:55 Newcastle (AW)

Final Check

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John S O’Donoghue

Progressive Irish filly who made it 2-4 in handicaps with a stylish success at Punchestown (1m1f) last month; runner-up has gone in since so another bold showing on the cards despite a 8lb hike in the weights.

9/2

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation filly cost E120,000 at the Arqana breeze-up sales last year; neglected in market but shaped with definite promise on last month's Navan debut, upset in stalls but finished her race off well when third over 5f; seems sure to come on for that run and could go well here.
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9th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 0lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Sole win came here over 7f in October 2024 and twice second here over 1m in opening months of 2025; no worthwhile form yet this year and has never raced beyond the mile; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

C&D winner in October 2024 and twice second here in the opening months of 2025; probably need the run here in January and should be close to peak fitness now after a recent Curragh run.

8/1

10th

16

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Ferrari Desert

9st 5lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Dundalk winner over this trip; 0-8 on turf; off for ten months before an AW run in January; hard to fancy.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.90
Straight Forecast €16.22
Trifecta €42.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweetest Rose

The Irish Sun:

Nelda

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Freedom Falls

TOPSPEED:

Sweetest Rose

POSTDATA:

Sweetest Rose