March 18 / 15.10 Curragh

15.10

Heavy

Finlay Volvo Fillies & Mares Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Finlay Volvo Fillies & Mares Maiden

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.20
  • Place: £4.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unraced dam closely related to a Listed-placed 5f juvenile winner, champion jockey booked
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4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Money Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Money Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

12

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Money Dancer

10st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Second runner for yard; Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; got off the mark over hurdles on third start when winning by 11l at Galway last time; there should be more to come and she can go well.

14/1

2nd
13 (10)
Mayfair

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2, green before making late headway to be fourth of eight in a strong Galway festival maiden; tongue-tie applied; very much respected.
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5th

5

(3)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Mayfair

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has big-race entries from 1m to 1m4f; dam is Cheveley Park-winning sister to dual Guineas winner Churchill; one of the lowest rated in this field after failing to win in three Irish 7f maiden races (in the mud and on AW) but she was runner-up on last two occasions, making most on latest, and comes from a top yard whose 3yo fillies often find big improvement.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Mayfair

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has big-race entries from 1m to 1m4f; dam is Cheveley Park-winning sister to dual Guineas winner Churchill; one of the lowest rated in this field after failing to win in three Irish 7f maiden races (in the mud and on AW) but she was runner-up on last two occasions, making most on latest, and comes from a top yard whose 3yo fillies often find big improvement.

7/1

2nd

6

(4)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Dundalk (AW)

Mayfair

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon led, faced challenge 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on and went clear with winner towards finish

7/4

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 74-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept good company in two C&D appearances at two; capable of making her presence felt on the form she showed in finishing fourth of 11 in a conditions race in which the promising A Lilac Rolla beat the subsequent Prix Marcel Boussac winner Opera Singer.
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9th

7

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Finsceal Luas

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

It took her nine starts to win in Ireland (did run in Group company a couple of times); twice backed out of contention having made running/disputed lead for new yard this time around (both 1m); watching brief advised on AW debut.

16/1

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear in a maiden contested by stablemate Finsceal Luas; stable's second-string again.
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No Results Found

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Probably of more interest in the long term as a half-sister to the stable's high-class jumper Zanahiyr whose Flat win for Michael Halford was gained at 1m4f.
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1st

11

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Zaynab

10st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, jumped right and bumped rival 2nd

5/4

12th

22

(14)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Zaynab

8st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat a subsequent winner when off the mark second time out in a 7f maiden at the Curragh (heavy) and returned there for a successful handicap debut (1m, good), getting up in the nick of time to deny Flight Of Fancy; it's likely that she has to find something on that form but her attitude is likeable.

12/1

1st

9

(9)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Zaynab

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

bumped rival start, took keen hold, prominent, ridden and challenging inside final furlong, joined leader towards finish, led post

6/1

6th
16 (2)
Next Trick

6/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners including 2023 1m6f Group 1 Prix de Royallieu winner Sea Silk Road; made a pleasing late-season debut when third over 6f at this venue; this extra furlong is likely to suit
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4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Next Trick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

9/1

Form: 53-

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green mid-race before coming home promisingly to be fifth of 16 behind the very useful Kitty Rose over 7f on good ground at Naas; coped with heavy ground when third of 12 at Leopardstown in October.
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6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

1st

3

(12)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Fleur De Chine

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dual winner last year including the valuable Gowran Classic over 1m2f; well below best in light 4yo campaign, most recently in Group 3 at same venue last month; blinkers replace visor here and tries this trip for the first time (jockey booking encouraging).

12/1

8th
9 (14)
Gaenari

11/4

Form: 62547-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Smart juvenile form without winning; beaten only a neck at this venue on only maiden attempt; twice runner-up at Listed level and also performed with credit when fifth of seven in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes here; ended the season with two runs in France; acts on soft; strong contender.
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12th

6

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Gaenari

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

anticipated start, raced far side, soon recovered and prominent, led after 1f

16/1

8th

8

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Gaenari

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Maiden was twice placed in Listed company as a 2yo but has been regressive this season while running well at times; poor in a Listed race at Ayr last time but this is more realistic.

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twelfth foal, half-sister to six winners including several for top trainers; trip should suit; likely to need experience.
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13th

18

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Bella Mistiko

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: E Sheehy

Second in a maiden at Sligo last season; very weak form in handicaps; big price when in rear at Gowran on seasonal debut; third reserve.

15th

6

(16)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Bella Mistiko

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: E Sheehy

Ran well when second in Sligo maiden (5.5f, yielding to soft) last year but well beaten in three subsequent starts; makes seasonal return for new stable with tongue tie applied but she has a lot to find.

20/1

50/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respectable debut on good ground; looked less effective on heavy here last November.
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7th

5

(1)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Inconsistent filly but she had an excuse when upped to 1m6f last week and that was after a brave win over C&D (classified event) seven days earlier; still unexposed on AW and has possibilities if she can recapture that penultimate form; visor is removed and blinkers are now tried.

4/1

7

(3)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish filly who advanced her form (in a first-time visor) on just her second run for current yard when landing 9.5f classified event here a week ago; she's a big player under a 5lb penalty with this longer trip also a likely plus.

5/2

Form: 9

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise on debut at Dundalk in January; heavy going may not be ideal.
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8th

1

(8)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lismacbryan Hill

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her wins in Ireland came on the beach at Laytown (6f) and in a Dundalk handicap (6f); makes her stable debut after 139 days off; drawn widest but worth a market check.

10/1

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a small stable and not a likely candidate for maiden success first time out.
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7th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Lismacbryan

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Sole win came over this trip in Curragh handicap in 2024; good second in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last summer but little since; would be much better off with all of these in a handicap.

20/1

17th

15

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Lismacbryan

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Cluskey

Won off 13lb higher at the Curragh in 2024 and went close off 45 at Naas last summer; lacks a recent run but not one to rule out.

14/1

12

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lismacbryan

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Won off 11lb higher at the Curragh a year ago; solid second at Naas in August but beaten favourite twice since; blinkers go on now; possibilities if they perk her up and she takes to this surface.

14/1

66/1

Form: 087-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in sprint maidens at two, looks more like a handicap prospect at this stage
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9th

16

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Zippy Rocket

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, led after 1f, disputed lead after 1f

25/1

15th

21

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Zippy Rocket

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Modest form in maidens; unplaced favourite at Tipperary on handicap debut; better at Cork last time but considerable improvement required all the same; one pound out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

18

(12)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Zippy Rocket

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-5; did go off favourite for handicap debut at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) but was never in it; up in trip.

14/1

Form: 0/9-

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in a juvenile maiden won by Paddington in 2022; down the field at Dundalk on only 2023 start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Placed three times at this level on Tapeta for Iain Jardine at the start of the year, including over C&D; now 0-18, but still holds each-way claims again on debut for her new yard.

7/1

9th

10

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Delila

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who is 0-17 overall and 0-5 for new yard but she's been competitive in classified events on last three outings; penultimate one was over C&D, before she closed to within a neck at Wolverhampton (9.4f) on latest; considered back in this handicap with first-time visor replacing her occasional hood/cheekpieces.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who is 0-4 for new yard but is in form, having finished third in classified contests at Wolverhampton and Newcastle in last two runs; place claims.

3/1

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not appear to stay 1m when 50-1 chance on belated debut at Dundalk last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

17

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Pearl Of Cotai

9st 2lb

T: P J F Murphy

midfield, outpaced and lost position over 2f out, soon no extra

17th

17

(9)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Pearl Of Cotai

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P J F Murphy

prominent

20/1

11th

3

(15)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Of Cotai

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P J F Murphy

Not a bad run on debut here over 1m but got bogged down in heavy ground at the Curragh since; will be of more interest in handicaps.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twelfth foal, half-sister to six winners, trip should suit; likely to need experience.
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15th

7

(15)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:00 Gowran Park

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Well beaten in four maidens and can't be fancied.

200/1

11th

7

(6)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

outpaced early, raced in last

66/1

18th

20

(15)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

led

100/1

66/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 303 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two starts in Britain; unlikely to make an impact in a maiden at this venue.
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16th

13

(13)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 46y

17:20 Roscommon

Charli Sands

8st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: James M Barcoe

Outclassed last time but hadn't been offering much in handicaps prior to that; opposable.

66/1

11th

12

(10)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Charli Sands

10st 11lb

J: Mr S E Cottrill

T: James M Barcoe

Struggling off low marks in handicaps lately; has changed stable; no apparent chance in a race of this type.

200/1

22th

15

(15)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Charli Sands

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Yvonne Latta

Well beaten in two handicaps on easy ground recently and will have to improve markedly for the switch to a faster surface.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camelot filly whose dam did not show much, solid pedigree though; may need further.
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12th

12

(8)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Gowran Park

Walkswiththestars

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Well beaten in three maidens; has more chance in this grade but still needs to find improvement in the first-time visor.

22/1

12th

12

(8)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Gowran Park

Walkswiththestars

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Well beaten in three maidens; has more chance in this grade but still needs to find improvement in the first-time visor.

22/1

13th

18

(18)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:40 Cork

Walkswiththestars

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Out the back both starts; can only be watched.

250/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in two Dundalk outings, can be left out of calculations.
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15th

1

(15)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Fairyhouse

Eirinn Rua

9st 11lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has beaten only a single opponent in each of her three races; safe to rule out.

100/1

11th

2

(10)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Eirinn Rua

10st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Insufficient promise in two visits to Dundalk (1m/6f) to seriously entertain here.

200/1

11th

2

(10)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Eirinn Rua

10st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Insufficient promise in two visits to Dundalk (1m/6f) to seriously entertain here.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta €90.20
Straight Forecast €45.03
Trifecta €800.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gaenari

The Irish Sun:

Next Trick

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gaenari

TOPSPEED:

Gaenari

POSTDATA:

Gaenari