April 20 / 13.35 Curragh

13.35

Heavy

Nando Parrado At The Irish National Stud Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Nando Parrado At The Irish National Stud Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to the stable's high-class jumper Zanahiyr whose Flat win for Michael Halford was gained at 1m4f; plenty keen on C&D debut last month when showing definite promise; will want further in time.
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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

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred son of No Nay Never is first foal of dual 1,000 Guineas winner Hermosa, a sister to Group 1 winners Hydrangea (1m/1m4f) and The United States (Australian 1m2f); newcomer with major claims on breeding; blinkered for debut.
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1st

5

(15)

12th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Igor Stravinsky

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

First foal out of dual Guineas winner Hermosa; 15-8 fav when blinkered for Curragh debut, touched off over this trip on heavy ground; that form isn't anything special but he's open to plenty of improvement and quicker ground should suit.

5/2

1st

5

(15)

12th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Igor Stravinsky

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

First foal out of dual Guineas winner Hermosa; 15-8 fav when blinkered for Curragh debut, touched off over this trip on heavy ground; that form isn't anything special but he's open to plenty of improvement and quicker ground should suit.

5/2

2nd

1

(12)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Curragh

Igor Stravinsky

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, raced in second after 1f, disputed lead from 2f out, led narrowly when ridden from 1f out, kept on well but headed final stride

15/8

6/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 659-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on second start when staying on to be beaten only 3.5l in decent C&D 2yo maiden in October on soft-to-heavy, not at same level following month at Dundalk; blinkered for seasonal return, not one to rule out with yard beginning the season well.
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1

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Monasterboice

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last July/August and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; later struggled in testing ground at Leopardstown; handles an ease but not suited by heavy going in the Irish Lincoln on reappearance; unwise to rule out in this grade.

6/1

1

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Monasterboice

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last July/August and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; later struggled in testing ground at Leopardstown; handles an ease but not suited by heavy going in the Irish Lincoln on reappearance; unwise to rule out in this grade.

6/1

24th

8

(18)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Monasterboice

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last summer and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; 2l behind Orandi when third at Listowel; later struggled in testing ground in a Leopardstown event in which Orandi was second.

16/1

4th
15 (9)
Kailasa

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner half-sister to winners Kailash (1m2f inc Australia) and Kaliysta (Qatar 7f); dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 84), from family of Champion Stakes/Breeders' Cup Turf winner Kalanisi; nicely-bred debutante has to be worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Kailasa

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, headway 2f out, challenging up the centre over 1f out, kept on

100/30

2nd

8

(6)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:52 Cork

Kailasa

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, headway when ridden 1f out, soon challenging, kept on inside final 110yds, just held

5/1

1st

4

(8)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Kailasa

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, headway under 2f out, ridden and went third over 1f out, ran on well up the centre to lead towards finish

9/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Make Believe filly dropped out quickly as if something amiss on Dundalk debut in December, probably best watched for now.
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1st

3

(10)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Abbey Actress

10st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

in touch with leaders, headway going easily over 2f out, soon led, pushed along and clear 1f out, kept on well, eased towards finish

10/1

1st

3

(10)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Abbey Actress

10st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

in touch with leaders, headway going easily over 2f out, soon led, pushed along and clear 1f out, kept on well, eased towards finish

10/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner filly a 30,000Euros yearling; half-sister to winners Coley's Koko (5f; RPR 71) and Sunmoonstar (Polish 5f 2yo); dam unplaced 7f/1m1f in France, half-sister to 5f Group 1 winner Gilt Edge Girl; newcomer worth a market check.
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16th

19

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

White Clover

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Joseph G Murphy

Navan maiden winner last season; form also included second to Tina's Indian at the Curragh; handed a 5lb rise for Listowel win 12 days ago; is 3lb out of the handicap in this stronger contest.

14/1

66/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never recovered from slow start on sole 2yo outing at Gowran; best watched for now.
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2nd

4

(15)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Nans View

10st 1lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Won back-to-back races last October, off 64 at the Curragh (1m2f, yielding) and off 71 at Galway (1m4f, heavy); needed the run on return but will probably want the ground to be as soft as possible.

25/1

33/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Free Eagle filly didn't count but not entirely disgraced on C&D debut in October; hard to see her making the required improvement to play a major role here though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wing Glider

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard Brabazon

towards rear

10/1

7th

6

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wing Glider

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard Brabazon

towards rear

10/1

6th

11

(16)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Wing Glider

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Richard Brabazon

Showed some ability in maidens with best effort coming at this track over 7f; should have improved from Killarney comeback run and Keane stays aboard for handicap debut; considered.

15/2

Form: 3-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to six winners, notably yard's Irish Derby winner Latrobe; never involved but putting in best work at finish when third in C&D maiden in September, sole 2yo start; more expected of this year.
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8

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

16:55 Punchestown

No Knee Never

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

72-rated maiden on the Flat; ran well in defeat at times up to 1m; refused to race in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel in April.

20/1

5

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

18:00 Clonmel

No Knee Never

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

refused to race

12/1

5

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

18:00 Clonmel

No Knee Never

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

refused to race

12/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never featured when well held on last week's Dundalk debut; tongue tie fitted here and best watched for now.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(13)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Marks One

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Regressive for Gavin Cromwell towards the end of last season after a couple of fourth placings; made a bright start for this stable when a staying-on fourth of 18 over 6f at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago.

6/1

6

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Marks One

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Regressive towards the back end of last season; may need further than this and entitled to need the run after 287 days off.

33/1

13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two late-season 2yo maiden runs suggest he'll be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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No / Draw
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2nd

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Positive Energy

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Winner of a handicap at Navan for Willie McCreery in October (1m2f, good) off 5lb higher; he hit the line strongly that day and was a winner of a 2m maiden hurdle at the same venue in March (heavy); he needs to overcome a poor run last time out but the trip of today's race looks like it could unlock further improvement from him.

3/1

6th

7

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Positive Energy

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: M D O’Callaghan

took keen hold, prominent, weakened gradually before 2 out

6/1

6th

7

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Positive Energy

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: M D O’Callaghan

took keen hold, prominent, weakened gradually before 2 out

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped out to finish last of five on recent Leopardstown debut, having raced up with much of pace; drop back in trip should suit.
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No / Draw
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8th

7

(10)

30th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Your Out Of Line

9st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Closely matched with Dynamite Defense on running at Gowran; open to improvement and has his burden eased by a 10lb claim.

5/1

4th

9

(4)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Gowran Park

Your Out Of Line

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Well beaten on debut in a Leopardstown maiden but was much better over 7f at the Curragh last time when still ran green but only 4.75l behind; yard does well at this course, so a player.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett filly cost 40,000Euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 1m4f AW winner (RPR 74), half-sister to useful winners Chamade (7f-1m2f inc 2yo/Listed) and Brimham Rocks (1m2f-1m6f inc Australian Grade 3); yard had a maiden go close at Dundalk recently so not one to ignore on debut.
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9th

9

(3)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Cork

Bleak Midwinter

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Beaten 6l when 13th of 18 in a Curragh maiden; not sure to appreciate the drop back in trip.

12/1

9th

9

(3)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Cork

Bleak Midwinter

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Beaten 6l when 13th of 18 in a Curragh maiden; not sure to appreciate the drop back in trip.

12/1

13th

11

(5)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Curragh

Bleak Midwinter

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Wootton Bassett filly cost 40,000Euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 1m4f AW winner (RPR 74), half-sister to useful winners Chamade (7f-1m2f inc 2yo/Listed) and Brimham Rocks (1m2f-1m6f inc Australian Grade 3); yard had a maiden go close at Dundalk recently so not one to ignore on debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly a buy-back as a yearling; fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Antonius Pius out of unbeaten Yorkshire Oaks winner; interesting jockey booking so not one to readily dismiss.
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1st

12

(14)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 84y

19:45 Galway

Kentucky Gal

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

Winner over 7f off 58 on handicap debut at Gowran Park; excellent effort in big field handicap off 8lb higher at the Curragh last time out; shaped as though in need of further that day and steps up in trip now; drawn wide but will be held up; interesting.

10/1

3rd

21

(18)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Kentucky Gal

8st 10lb

J: John R Velazquez

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield, outpaced over 2f out, headway when wandered around and ridden over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, nearest finish

5/1

1st

14

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Kentucky Gal

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

midfield, headway from over 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, led narrowly and kept on well towards finish

20/1

14/1

Form: 39-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close third on Navan debut in October was promising but stamina test (1m1f) beyond him just three days later; missed subsequent intended engagement due to heavy ground so conditions hardly ideal here (having been gelded) on seasonal return.
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9th

11

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Solar Saving

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

Close up behind a smart horse when third on debut in a 1m Navan maiden but well beaten in his next two races and left Jim Bolger for 4,000gns; makes stable/handicap debut after quite an absence and can only be watched.

33/1

9th

11

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Solar Saving

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

Close up behind a smart horse when third on debut in a 1m Navan maiden but well beaten in his next two races and left Jim Bolger for 4,000gns; makes stable/handicap debut after quite an absence and can only be watched.

33/1

15th

7

(17)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Curragh

Solar Saving

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Close third on Navan debut in October was promising but stamina test (1m1f) beyond him just three days later; missed subsequent intended engagement due to heavy ground so conditions hardly ideal here (having been gelded) on seasonal return.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unfortunately filly is closely related to 6.6f-1m2f winner Winiata (inc 2yo; RPR 92), half-sister to seven winners inc Prinzde Glas (French 5f/6f; 100) and Belcarra (German 7f 2yo Listed/1m Group 3; 98); dam German 7f winner; newcomer best watched.
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21th

21

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Bless Me

9st 3lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Not remotely threatening in her first three races (7f/1m) and this will be no easier.

100/1

15th

9

(14)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Bless Me

9st 3lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

midfield, brief headway under 3f out, weakened 2f out

100/1

9th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:05 Gowran Park

Bless Me

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Didn't show much at the Curragh (7f) but that was a useful maiden on heavy ground.

100/1

17th
6 (6)
Rappell

100/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held both 2yo runs in October; likely to need more time.
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1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Navan

Rappell

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Won here over 6f last summer off 56, later adding Curragh win off 66; looked to be returning to form at Listowel six days ago.

10/1

6

(13)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

15:07 Listowel

Rappell

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Finished behind Never Shout Never and Tawaazon at Naas on penultimate start (6f, good); followed up with a decent midfield finish at the Curragh last time (7f, good); dropped 6lb since his Naas run but he is still 6lb higher than his last winning mark.

15/1

6th

6

(13)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

15:07 Listowel

Rappell

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Finished behind Never Shout Never and Tawaazon at Naas on penultimate start (6f, good); followed up with a decent midfield finish at the Curragh last time (7f, good); dropped 6lb since his Naas run but he is still 6lb higher than his last winning mark.

15/1

66/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Muhaarar filly plenty green when last of ten on Dundalk debut in November; can only be watched on return.
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18th

13

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Curragh

Clouds Collide

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: A Oliver

Muhaarar filly plenty green when last of ten on Dundalk debut in November; can only be watched on return.

66/1

18th

13

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Curragh

Clouds Collide

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: A Oliver

Muhaarar filly plenty green when last of ten on Dundalk debut in November; can only be watched on return.

66/1

10th

10

(6)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clouds Collide

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: A Oliver

Muhaarar filly cost 10,000euros as a yearling; third foal; half-sister to winners Mezzo Soprano (6f/7f inc AW; RPR 90) and Cool Lightning (6f AW; 81); dam 6f 2yo winner (99); newcomer likely second-choice of the Oliver pair.

20/1

Non-runners

Auburn Avenue, Empress Alma

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €52.00
Straight Forecast €30.06
Trifecta €778.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Knee Never

The Irish Sun:

Igor Stravinsky

POSTDATA:

No Knee Never