July 17 / 19.20 Killarney

19.20

Yielding

William Hill Pick Your Places Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £6787.61
  • 1m 3f 35y
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Pick Your Places Fillies Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish Oaks entry had a couple of these behind when runner-up in a Limerick maiden last month; likely to come on for that and one of the standard bearers here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Beechwood

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: P Twomey

Second of two for yard; 1m3f maiden winner gained deserved first stakes' win in dominant fashion on her final start of 2024 in a Listed heat at Galway (1m4f, yielding); best form is on ground with an ease and at 1m3f-1m4f; probably best watched on her return unless the ground softens.

15/2

1st

3

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Galway

Beechwood

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

prominent, challenging going easily from 2f out, led and pushed along over 1f out, soon quickened clear, ridden briefly inside final furlong, comfortably

11/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran much better than her finishing position in a Leopardstown maiden last month (Alalcance second); uncertain if she stays this sort of trip but outside chance of a place if she does.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

14

(2)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Yamalia Star

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Jack W Davison

started quickly, led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

25/1

9th

14

(2)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Yamalia Star

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Jack W Davison

Several good runs in maidens and handicaps, notably when just denied over 1m3f at Killarney in September; two poor efforts since; plenty to prove as a result.

16/1

19th

4

(5)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:07 Curragh

Yamalia Star

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

prominent

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 459

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two decent runs in maidens earlier in the season at Naas and Gowran; disappointing stepped up to 1m4f at Leopardstown last month; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Hey Whatever

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Was in the process of running a big race when coming down late at Cork on her return and gained compensation in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden in July, battling well after making much of running; missed two engagements since due to softer ground so won't want too much rain.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred filly stayed on well to finish second in a 1m4f Leopardstown maiden last month; likely capable of plenty of improvement and a leading contender here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(13)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:32 Curragh

Alalcance

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 5f out, challenging 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on well

7/2

50/1

Form: 70

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in maidens at Leopardstown and the Curragh and needs this for a handicap mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Kermiya

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, headway towards near side under 2f out, went second when carried left inside final furlong, ran on well challenging and went clear with winner inside final 110yds, just held

12/1

5th

3

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Kermiya

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Some promise in maidens and fine efforts both handicaps, at Navan over 1m6f and notably at Galway last time over this trip when didn't get the clearest of runs; big player.

7/2

6th
4 (8)
Alluring

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on her debut when stepped up in trip at Limerick last month; much more required here though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:50 Gowran Park

Alluring

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Has shown a glimmer of promise in races over longer distances; needs to improve; visored now.

10/1

12th

6

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Alluring

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Mild promise in maidens and on h'cap debut at Navan over 1m6f; down 3lb but needs more; one of two runners for these owners.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to 1m/1m2f winner Diamil (inc Australian Group 3; RPR 118); dam 1m1f winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Dibayani (1m3f) and Di Fede (7f) and to useful 1m-1m6f Flat/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Dirar out of 1m4f/1m6f winner; Australia filly has stamina written all over her; best watched on debut but certainly interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

15:45 Galway

Diyaba

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Ciaran Murphy

Is 0-8; best run for current yard a 4.5l third of 18 over C&D on yielding in August, her second good run at this venue; no impact in two starts since when ridden more positively; could go well on ground she handles if reverting to more patient tactics; 1lb wrong at the weights.

20/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did some late work in a Bellewstown maiden earlier this month but much more needed here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(13)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Mambo De La Luna

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: B Duffy

Hasn't beaten a rival in two handicaps starts either side of poor run in a claimer; hard to recommend.

20/1

14th

8

(1)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 5f 0y

16:15 Navan

Mambo De La Luna

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: B Duffy

prominent on inner

20/1

14th

8

(1)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 5f 0y

16:15 Navan

Mambo De La Luna

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: B Duffy

prominent on inner, weakened quickly over 2f out

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners High Heeled (1m4f Group 3) and Bella Estrella (1m Group 3) and to dam of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge out of US 1m and 1m1f Grade 2 winner; cost E150,000 as a yearling and has a striking pedigree; best watched though on her slightly belated debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(13)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

Confident Queen

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners High Heeled (1m4f Group 3) and Bella Estrella (1m Group 3) and to dam of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge out of US 1m and 1m1f Grade 2 winner; cost E150,000 as a yearling and has a striking pedigree; best watched though on her slightly belated debut.

20/1

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two maidens and will be of more interest in handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

14th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 143y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Jessi

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Huge prices and has shown little in four outings on the Flat.

100/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Gowran Park

Jessi

9st 3lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Huge price in her first three races and has run accordingly; can be ruled out.

100/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

Jessi

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Beaten a long way in two maidens and will be of more interest in handicaps.

100/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show in a pair of maidens late last year; hooded here and likely to be more suited by handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(11)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

You Never Forget

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

No show in a pair of maidens late last year; hooded here and likely to be more suited by handicaps.

100/1

12th

14

(11)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

You Never Forget

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beaten 20l when 33s for her debut and hard to recommend.

33/1

7th

15

(7)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

You Never Forget

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear of midfield early, midfield when pushed along over 3f out, lost position when ridden and no impression under 2f out

14/1

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in both maidens so far including over this trip at Roscommon two weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Gowran Park

Helens Delight

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: J F O’Shea

Has failed to reach the first ten in any of her four races; safe to rule out.

100/1

12th

1

(6)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

Helens Delight

9st 13lb

J: Alan Persse

T: J F O’Shea

Tailed off in both maidens so far including over this trip at Roscommon two weeks ago.

200/1

5

(3)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 20y

19:05 Bellewstown

Helens Delight

10st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: J F O’Shea

Tailed off in a trio of maidens so far including over this trip at Roscommon on Tuesday.

150/1

Form: 2

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a heavy ground fillies maiden at Leopardstown in May over 1m2f which worked out superbly well (winner Warm Heart won the Ribblesdale while third Shamida won the Listed Stanerra Stakes); further rain will suit and that effort sets a standard here which will be hard to match.
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2

(7)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

Aghadowey

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, lost position after halfway, dropped to rear 4f out, pulled up 3f out, dismounted, looked to go wrong

Evs

2nd

1

(5)

7th May 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Aghadowey

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

90,000euros yearling; second foal; dam 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 92), half-sister to 1m-1m4f winner Irishcorrespondent and 7f-1m winner Nonno Giulio; one of two newcomers from this stable.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €45.90
Straight Forecast €45.76
Trifecta €294.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aghadowey

POSTDATA:

Alalcance

The Irish Sun:

Beechwood

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Aghadowey