October 07 / 15.30 Curragh

15.30

Soft

Darley Irish EBF Brigid’s Pastures Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £28716.81
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Darley Irish EBF Brigid’s Pastures Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 212224 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Nicely progressive of late on easy ground, touched off in Scurry Handicap here before gaining black-type placings at Naas (twice) and last month finished a close fourth in well-contested Ayr fillies' Listed; trip/ground to suit and major player although draw may not be ideal.
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1st

8

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Aussie Girl

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Nicely progressive of late on easy ground, touched off in Scurry Handicap here before gaining black-type placings at Naas (twice) and last month finished a close fourth in well-contested Ayr fillies' Listed; trip/ground to suit and major player although draw may not be ideal.

9/2

4th

5

(2)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Aussie Girl

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

in touch with leaders on far side of group, edged left and steady headway 2f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, kept on

11/2

2nd

4

(10)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:15 Naas

Aussie Girl

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Progressive handicapper, winning premier event at the Curragh before second in Scurry Handicap there; better again when second to Clounmacon in C&D fillies Listed last month, showing plenty of speed; going the right way but more likely needed here to play a major role.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 145161 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper was gaining third success of the season (all at 6f) when scoring at Nottingham 11 days ago, finishing her race off strongly on soft ground; trainer has fine strike rate with his Irish runners in recent years and has a leading contender here.
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5th

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Newmarket

Pinafore

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

3/1

7th

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Pinafore

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Had a spirited end to 2023, winning a handicap and runner-up in a Listed race (both 6f on soft; effective on good to firm) but this year hasn't gone so well and she hasn't repeated a good second, when upped to 7f in a Listed race at Musselburgh in June, in two runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; needs a turnaround.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified good market support in making winning debut in Leopardstown maiden in July in ready fashion over some ordinary enough rivals on softish ground; lot more on her plate here but should have more to offer.
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3rd

4

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 35y

18:15 Leopardstown

Special Wan

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Patrick T Foley

prominent, brief headway when edged left 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 47y

17:55 Leopardstown

Special Wan

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Patrick T Foley

in touch with leaders, good headway and went second inside final furlong, went clear with winner final 110yds, kept on well, just held

10/1

2nd

4

(4)

19th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Naas

Special Wan

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

raced in fourth, headway and went second under 2f out, led 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on but headed towards finish, no match for winner

10/1

Form: 2-8533 CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race last year (when rated 100) and similar level of form on latest when third (Aussie Girl second) in Naas Listed in July on preferred soft ground; can't rule out but yard look to have a stronger contender in Aussie Girl.
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1st

7

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

My Eyes Adore You

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

prominent, led after 1f, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, kept on well

12/1

4th

5

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

My Eyes Adore You

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: J A Stack

Runner-up in this race last year (when rated 100) and similar level of form on latest when third (Aussie Girl second) in Naas Listed in July on preferred soft ground; can't rule out but yard look to have a stronger contender in Aussie Girl.

9/1

5th
7 (12)
Amazon Lady

16/1

Form: 164552

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to debut Tipperary maiden win in April but career-best when second in Down Royal handicap 12 days ago on heavy; first attempt at 6f and will do well to feature.
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7th

1

(14)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:20 Naas

Amazon Lady

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

raced near side and led group

4/1

1st

6

(1)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Amazon Lady

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

made virtually all, soon alone against far rail, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out

12/1

1st

3

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Navan

Amazon Lady

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Second off 84 at Down Royal in September and filled same position in Naas Listed contest the following month; down the field in stakes races this term; visor.

12/1

Form: 211542

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Busy enough year but recorded back-to-back 7f handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary last twice, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes last Sunday; back in trip here.
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6th

7

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes to Snapraeterea second occasion (heavy); inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Listed.

13/2

6th

1

(13)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bells On Her Toes

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Busy enough year but recorded back-to-back 7f handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary last twice, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes last Sunday; back in trip here.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear, some headway after 2f, chased clear leader up the centre over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, led final 110yds, headed towards finish

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 202811 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Took her an age to win but came good in C&D maiden in August and backed it up with handicap win over 7f here; big jump in class here but clearly in rude health and handles ground so worth a shot at black type.
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3

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Dagoda

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Back-to-back course wins in maiden and handicap company in 2023 are her only victories in 34 races; again showed a liking for this track last year and she can show her form when fresh.

25/1

3

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Dagoda

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Back-to-back course wins in maiden and handicap company in 2023 are her only victories in 34 races; again showed a liking for this track last year and she can show her form when fresh.

25/1

21th

7

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

C&D winner on yielding to soft in September of last year off 73; not beaten far when fourth over C&D off 81 in a premier handicap in June; was only beaten 1.75l when sixth over 6f here last month; will appreciate going back up in trip and she can't be discounted.

16/1

Form: 600523

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A 22-race maiden ran miles above expectations when chasing home a 92-rated rival in a well contested C&D maiden last month, beaten in Dundalk claimer since however; hard to fancy.
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12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

16th

19

(18)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Un Bacio Ancora

8st 12lb

J: Miss Isabella Francis

T: James M Barcoe

Just 1-43; some decent runs earlier this year but not as good last few runs; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 310582 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hit form in the summer, winning at the Curragh on good ground and back to similar level of form when second at Cork a fortnight ago on testing ground; plenty to find on ratings here though upped in class.
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10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

25/1

Form: 080-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Returned from year's absence in fine fettle when beating Coumshingaun in C&D handicap 11 days ago off a lowly 65 mark in first-time tongue tie; big jump in class but unexposed and clearly handles conditions.
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4th

3

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Expressova

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, raced in last but in touch with leaders, brief headway 1f out, no telling impression

8/1

5th

12

(16)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Expressova

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Surprise winner of a Cork handicap in September (6f) and ran well over C&D when fourth in November; changed hands for 135,000 gns and made a successful yard debut at Gowran, winning by 0.75l from Gypsy Woman over this trip; 8lb rise makes things tough but definite claims.

6/1

11th
11 (8)
Hazalaya

14/1

Form: 438511

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has found her stride of late, notching 7f wins at Roscommon in maiden and handicap on easy ground; cheekpieces added to tongue tie worn last time here for drop in trip.
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11th

11

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Hazalaya

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has found her stride of late, notching 7f wins at Roscommon in maiden and handicap on easy ground; cheekpieces added to tongue tie worn last time here for drop in trip.

14/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

17:12 Roscommon

Hazalaya

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

held up in midfield, smooth headway and prominent 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ridden out final furlong

3/1

1st

1

(3)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

18:45 Roscommon

Hazalaya

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent, went second under 2f out, led going best 1f out, ridden clear inside final 110yds

6/1

Form: -35599

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All three wins in Britain came over the minimum trip; too keen on last month's yard debut and hard to fancy here.
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12th

9

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

California Gem

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

All three wins in Britain came over the minimum trip; too keen on last month's yard debut and hard to fancy here.

33/1

9th

2

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

California Gem

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian Murray

always behind

16/1

10/1

Form: 8-0134 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden win her over the summer came at 1m and career-best over same trip on latest when fourth in Killarney Listed, having forced it; tongue tie now fitted for drop in trip and place claims if handling the ground.
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6th

5

(7)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Pink Sorrel

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Sole win came in 1m maiden at this meeting last year; no obvious chance however on recent handicap form.

25/1

3rd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Pink Sorrel

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Curragh maiden win came at 1m, form at this trip (including recent comeback run) modest; opposable.

12/1

14/1

Form: 163104

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Primarily a 5f performer but finished third to Coumshingaun in C&D handicap over the summer; legitimate stamina concerns however on this softer ground.
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9th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

6th

5

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: K J Condon

The last of her three wins was in this race 12 months ago when 7lb lower; has mostly raced in Listed events since then and ran as well as she was entitled to the last time at Tipperary; fair shout.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.20
Straight Forecast €7.73
Trifecta €74.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pinafore

The Irish Sun:

Aussie Girl

POSTDATA:

Dagoda

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pinafore

TOPSPEED:

Pinafore