September 18 / 17.25 Fairyhouse

17.25

Yielding To Soft

Sands Of Mali @Ballyhane Stud Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
Sands Of Mali @Ballyhane Stud Fillies Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yard riding high; 18s, ridden for education when fifth at Navan (runner-up rated 67); not sure about dropping back in trip; Billy Lee now rides a 69-rated foe.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(6)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Spanish Rose

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Yard riding high; 18s, ridden for education when fifth at Navan (runner-up rated 67); not sure about dropping back in trip; Billy Lee now rides a 69-rated foe.

3/1

5th

12

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Navan

Spanish Rose

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Half-sister to winning pointer Vinnie Sparkles; dam 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 63), out of half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Miss Childrey and GB 6f/7f AW 2yo winner and Grade 1 American Oaks third Lexlenos; newcomer from a yard in fine form; market watch advised.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 88522 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
RPRs 77 in easy-ground Gowran and Roscommon maidens since pleasing Naas runs on nicer terrain; yard had Group 1 winner lately; vulnerable but should go well; has an edge over Rebecca's Girl.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Muhaarars Girl

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Runner-up in her last three maiden starts over 7f-1m; isn't progressing but handles this ground and seems sure to be in the mix.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Muhaarars Girl

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

RPRs 77 in easy-ground Gowran and Roscommon maidens since pleasing Naas runs on nicer terrain; yard had Group 1 winner lately; vulnerable but should go well; has an edge over Rebecca's Girl.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Young trainer in good form; good sire; Eur40,000 yearling; dam unraced half-sister to smart winners Dance And Dance and Rewarding Hero.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23

(17)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Hot To Foxtrot

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Maiden competitive in 7f/6f handicaps on the AW this season but needs to find more on turf return; cheekpieces replace tongue-tie.

16/1

4th

2

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Hot To Foxtrot

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Very little mileage on the clock; definite promise in two of her maiden runs, the first of which was in 2023; three handicap attempts in 2025 were poor; much improved when fifth over 7f here a fortnight ago, but has a bit to find with third-placed Winemaker.

13/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheap sire; closely related to winners Bridgets Fable (RPR 87) and Cacique Royale (82), half-sister to three more; trainer can have them ready.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Worlds Astage

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

Some decent form on turf but has proved a different proposition on this surface with two C&D handicap wins last month; up a total of 15lb but that might not be enough to prevent a hat-trick.

3/1

3rd

8

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Worlds Astage

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

Some decent form on turf but has proved a different proposition on this surface with two C&D handicap wins last month; up a total of 15lb but that might not be enough to prevent a hat-trick.

3/1

1st

2

(10)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

The Worlds Astage

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group from 3f out, led and ran on towards near side final 110yds

7/2

Form: 3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33s, chased home pair rated in low 70s in relatively winnable big-field Curragh maiden last month, a little slumber in the gates; quite stout pedigree and looks a certain improver at 7f given she was strong at the wire; can go two better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

19

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: W P Browne

Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.

12/1

3rd

11

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.

10/1

Form: 08-09

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Seems ground-versatile; peak RPR 46 so far.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: 7733

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Very hard to see how she reverses Roscommon form with 69-rated Muhaarar's Girl; not sure what her trip is but yet to convince it's this one; has ability and Keane remains loyal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

33/1

Form: 76

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a little ability over about 1m2f for Ken Condon earlier this season, latterly here; should appreciate an ease; trainer well-able.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

(3)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Adare Beauty

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Dowling

Glimpses of form here albeit over shorter trips; not an obvious one.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Small yard; £35,000 yearling/2yo closely related to 5f-7.4f winner Kodimoor (RPR 73), half-sister to six winners including Corinthia Knight (Listed).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

A Day In Deauville

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

prominent

100/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

A Day In Deauville

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

Small yard; £35,000 yearling/2yo closely related to 5f-7.4f winner Kodimoor (RPR 73), half-sister to six winners including Corinthia Knight (Listed).

50/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheap sire, small yard also runs Adare Beauty; half-sister to five winners including Florencio (RPR 93), Mantissa (92) and Mandadrera; dam Italian Group-placed winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

13:25 Bellewstown

Aliquet

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

midfield, outpaced 2f out

66/1

10th

5

(2)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Aliquet

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

Cheap sire, small yard also runs Adare Beauty; half-sister to five winners including Florencio (RPR 93), Mantissa (92) and Mandadrera; dam Italian Group-placed winner.

33/1

4

(22)

6th May 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Naas

Aliquet

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

Estidhkaar filly; half-sister to five winners including Florencio (5f-7f; RPR 93), Mantissa (Italian 6f/1m 2yo including Listed; 92) and Mandadrera (Italian 1m1f-1m3f); dam Italian Group-placed 7.5f-1m1f winner (91); best watched from wide draw on debut.

40/1

200/1

Form: 73-000

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Rated 40; off little break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

14

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:23 Gowran Park

Power To Love

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Miss Katy Brown

led at fast pace, soon clear, mistake 2nd, 20 lengths ahead 3rd, not fluent and reduced lead 4 out, headed and weakened quickly before 3 out

200/1

10th

12

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Power To Love

10st 13lb

J: Mr F J Gillen

T: Miss Katy Brown

towards rear, took keen hold and rapid headway and went second halfway, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened

200/1

11th

2

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Power To Love

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: G A Kingston

Rated 40; off little break.

200/1

OUR TIP

200/1

Form: 08

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing so far; back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Famous Lane

9st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Thomas Cleary

Nothing so far; back in trip.

200/1

8th

9

(5)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Famous Lane

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Huge price when tailed off first time out at Roscommon in May; safe to rule out.

66/1

12th

5

(17)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 66y

18:55 Roscommon

Famous Lane

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Third foal; dam unraced half-sister to French 1m winner Hidden Guest, out of half-sister to French 1m Group 3 winner Nice Havrais; doesn't make a lot of appeal on debut.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created no heat at sales and unappealing pedigree; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Reckless Quality

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Low mileage and signs of progress when fifth at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but then fared less well over 1m at Tipperary; not without hope on that penultimate effort.

14/1

10th

14

(2)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:03 Tipperary

Reckless Quality

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Lightly raced and she was keeping on over 7.5f on handicap debut at Roscommon (soft); could improve for going further here.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.50
Straight Forecast €9.10
Trifecta €75.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Muhaarar's Girl

The Irish Sun:

Spanish Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Rattletheonionbag

POSTDATA:

Muhaarar's Girl