June 29 / 15.30 Curragh

15.30

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Cairn Community Games Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £153913.04
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Cairn Community Games Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2422-1 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
High-class form at three particularly at 1m4f, frustrating that she failed to win but achieved Group 1 seconds in the Irish Oaks and at Ascot; also made the frame in three races won by the Irish-trained Warm Heart; off to a flying start this term with an emphatic Group 2 win at York; might prefer a little further but can continue to prosper with confidence boosted.
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4th

9

(4)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Bluestocking

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on soft and good to firm; smart filly who has blossomed this season, winning notable 1m2f races at this course (Group 2; easily) and the Curragh (Group 1) then creditable second in the King George at Ascot back over 1m4f; she is 2-3 at this distance and can't be ruled out.

9/1

2nd

8

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Bluestocking

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Consistent in defeat last term; has regained the winning thread and looked better than ever this season, routing her opponents in Group 2 at York (good) then following up in Group 1 at the Curragh (yielding to soft), both over 1m2f; should be as effective back at 1m4f; cheekpieces (worn twice, including for reappearance win) are now reapplied; smart filly who could well prove capable of further improvement in her current form; big player.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bluestocking

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, niggled along over 3f out, switched left and headway on near side of group from over 2f out, ridden and went second but 3 lengths down over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish

13/8

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15/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 127-54 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Narrowly failed to win the 2022 Oaks, but ended that season with Group 1 triumph at Ascot; made a winning reappearance in last season's Coronation Cup; flopped in the King George following second to Paddington in the Eclipse; ran respectably in the Dubai Sheema Classic in March; needs to provide reassurance now after a tame run in the Coronation Cup.
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3rd

1

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Emily Upjohn

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won at York in 2022; registered one Group 1 win that year and one (1m4f, good to firm) in 2023, with two close calls and she had another of those in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f) this June, collared near the finish having kicked for home over 2f out; again raced wide in the Nassau at Goodwood last time but did not settle so well and found little from over 1f out; the clear form pick, judged on 2024 even, but she's been at that level only once this season.

7/2

6th

2

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Emily Upjohn

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Two Group 1 wins; acts on good to firm; inconsistent in her last four races but went close in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f, yielding to soft) latest, collared near the finish having kicked for home a bit too soon in hindsight; leading player provided she remains in similar form.

2/1

2nd

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Emily Upjohn

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, midfield early, went second from 6f out, joined leader over 4f out, led going okay over 2f out, ridden and 3 lengths ahead over 1f out, reduced lead and idled inside final furlong, headed towards finish

15/8

20/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 614-88 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Juvenile campaign featured a 1m course Group 3 win and good effort at the Breeders' Cup; not beaten far in eighth behind Rouhiya in the Pouliches on reappearance; failed to settle well and ended up in the rear when stable's second-string in the Coronation Stakes.
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11th

10

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Content

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Settling her has seemingly become a near-impossible task, but she nevertheless saw out 1m4f very well when second in the Irish Oaks and winning the Yorkshire Oaks; that Group 1 form gives her a big chance and she won on soft ground last term, but a very shortlived effort from the back in 1m2f Group 1 at Longchamp (hooded) 13 days ago was disconcerting.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Content

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

pulled hard, in touch with leaders on inner

3/1

2nd

2

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Content

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

held up in midfield, waiting for room 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/4

Form: 2136-5 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Has won only twice but has strong form, including Ribblesdale second last year (Bluestocking third); improved with cheekpieces to land Group 2 Blandford Stakes over C&D in September; third in Prix de l'Opera, not disgraced in sixth behind Inspiral at Breeders' Cup; made little impression in Tattersalls Gold Cup on return; cheekpieces left off then, back on now.
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7th

3

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Lumiere Rock

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear

10/1

8th

4

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Lumiere Rock

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 and Group 2 winner who has bits of form at the top level; however, she has something to find on 2024 efforts, latest behind Emily Upjohn in the Pretty Polly; doesn't look poised to break her Group 1 duck.

40/1

4th

3

(6)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Lumiere Rock

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has won only twice but has strong form, including Ribblesdale second last year (Bluestocking third); improved with cheekpieces to land Group 2 Blandford Stakes over C&D in September; third in Prix de l'Opera, not disgraced in sixth behind Inspiral at Breeders' Cup; made little impression in Tattersalls Gold Cup on return; cheekpieces left off then, back on now.

8/1

13/2

Form: 2690-1 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at 25-1 in this race 12 months ago despite not getting a clear run at a vital stage; not beaten far in the Yorkshire Oaks or the Prix de l'Opera before unsuited by soft ground on Champions' Day; justified reprieve from retirement with Group 2 defeat of Roaring Lion at Newmarket in May; runner-up flopped at Epsom before redeeming herself at Royal Ascot.
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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Stay Alert

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Cards dropped nicely in Group 2 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in May; behind two of these rivals at the Curragh (yielding to soft) since, taking Group 1 record to 026905; however, this return to forecast faster ground is a plus.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Stay Alert

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Runner-up at 25-1 in this race 12 months ago despite not getting a clear run at a vital stage; not beaten far in the Yorkshire Oaks or the Prix de l'Opera before unsuited by soft ground on Champions' Day; justified reprieve from retirement with Group 2 defeat of Roaring Lion at Newmarket in May; runner-up flopped at Epsom before redeeming herself at Royal Ascot.

13/2

Form: 11361- D

Last run: 267 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of her six races when trained in France, and third in the Prix de Diane, a notable addition to the Prescott stable but this is a very hot race for her reappearance; ended last term with a clear-cut win in 1m2f Listed race on soft at Compiegne.
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5th

5

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Tasmania

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Third in the 2023 French Oaks for previous yard; placed in 1m2f Group 3 events at Newcastle (AW) and the Curragh (amid traffic issues) this term, shaping as if this step back up in trip is worth exploring; could go well.

14/1

9

(8)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Tasmania

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

British raider; yard is 6-26 at this venue; won a 1m2f Listed race at Compiegne (soft) on final start in France in October 2023; beaten 11.5l on debut for this stable in the Pretty Polly (1m2f, yld-sft), her only start in 2024; shaped well when a 1.75l second in a Newcastle Group 3 on return last month; interesting, especially if the ground eases.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Tasmania

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Third in the 2023 Prix de Diane and ended her time in France with a clearcut win in 1m2f Listed race on soft that October; well-held sixth in Group 1 Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f) last June on her first run for Sir Mark Prescott and not seen since; this is her AW debut; needs a market check and she's a contender judged on those best French efforts.

6/1

Form: 961-25 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Uneven form in four starts last year; put up a clear career-best when running away with a 1m1f Fairyhouse fillies' Group 3 in September; excellent run on return over C&D in Group 3 Alleged Stakes when just a neck behind White Birch; plenty to prove now after last of five behind the same talented colt in Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes.
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7th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Maxux

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Uneven form in four starts last year; put up a clear career-best when running away with a 1m1f Fairyhouse fillies' Group 3 in September; excellent run on return over C&D in Group 3 Alleged Stakes when just a neck behind White Birch; plenty to prove now after last of five behind the same talented colt in Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes.

20/1

5th

6

(4)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Maxux

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was hit and miss in four starts last year but put up a clear career-best when running away with a 1m1f Fairyhouse fillies' Group 3 last September; excellent run on return over C&D in Group 3 Alleged Stakes when just a neck behind White Birch; 3lb better off today, so a big chance.

2/1

5th

6

(4)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Maxux

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was hit and miss in four starts last year but put up a clear career-best when running away with a 1m1f Fairyhouse fillies' Group 3 last September; excellent run on return over C&D in Group 3 Alleged Stakes when just a neck behind White Birch; 3lb better off today, so a big chance.

2/1

Form: 25-121 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Well held on soft ground in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster last September, useful form otherwise; Southwell winner on return and second of seven in the Group 3 Musidora at York; workmanlike winner of 1m2f Listed race at Goodwood five weeks ago; faces a big jump in class now.
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10th

5

(8)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Francophone

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Twice a Listed winner, notably when beating Hey Boo over this trip at Newmarket on her final start last season; appears well held by Jancis based on a Group 2 clash at the same venue three weeks ago.

10/1

4th

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Francophone

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful twice in Listed grade, including at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on last appearance; could go well but her overall record and ratings suggest she's unlikely to follow up in this better race.

12/1

1st

2

(14)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Francophone

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Hindered by wide trip in similar event at Pontefract when last seen; has several pieces of useful form, including good effort in Group 3 at Newmarket last October, but is 0-7 since Goodwood Listed win in May 2024.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.50
Straight Forecast €4.43
Tricast €23.68
Trifecta €36.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bluestocking

TOPSPEED:

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RP RATINGS (IRE):

Emily Upjohn

The Irish Sun:

Bluestocking

POSTDATA:

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