July 21 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 253-

Last run: 278 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of her three starts at two; best display when a neck second on debut at Punchestown; very soft ground may not have suited when moderate third at Gowran on final star; unexposed filly but taking on useful opposition
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5

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Leopardstown

Veras Secret

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Late-starter but rapid improver in handicaps last year and has stepped up again this year, making all for 4l win in a 7f fillies' Group 3 at this venue in May; found life tougher a fortnight later in Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh over a mile, solid run when 3l behind the high-class Porta Fortuna; made all to win 7f Group 3 here two months ago.

12/1

1

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Leopardstown

Veras Secret

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Late-starter but rapid improver in handicaps last year and has stepped up again this year, making all for 4l win in fillies' Group 3 over C&D in May; found life tougher a fortnight later in Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh over a mile, albeit solid run when 3l off classy Porta Fortuna; down in grade and trip and front-runner could take plenty of catching.

9/4

4th

8

(1)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Veras Secret

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

Huge filly was a late-starter but a rapid improver in handicaps last year, including winning over C&D; ran away with a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown on return last time; stays this trip well and is a big player if this doesn't come too soon after such a big performance.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 452127 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Limerick maiden winner over 1m on very soft ground; good effort when chasing home Sumptuary Law on handicap debut at Leopardstown; failed to reproduce that form in Roscommon event won by the same filly.
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5th

2

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama Calling

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Below form at Cork last time and her best form is at 1m with cut in the ground so might be vulnerable dropped to 7f here from near the top of the weights.

8/1

11th

9

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Alabama Calling

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: d12-41 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won C&D handicap last October off 64 before narrowly denied a follow-up in a premier handicap; well-backed on seasonal return over 7f at Gowran, came home strongly after getting outpaced; got up late to win a premier handicap over 7f here three weeks ago; 5lb higher now and longer trip should help.
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5

(7)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Indigo Five

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Three-time winner at this venue in handicaps at 7f-1m on good and soft ground; saw out 1m2f well when a 1.5l second over C&D in the Northfields premier handicap last season; just missed black type when fourth in a Listed at Navan (1m, good) on penultimate; rated 94 so unlikely winner but could challenge for a place.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Indigo Five

10st 0lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: John James Feane

Last year's winner off 76; Good runs here include second in a premier handicap last September (1m2f, good); easily won from a 5lb lower mark here in March (1m, soft); outran odds of 66-1 in a Navan Listed event when 3.25l fourth of 12 last time; likeable sort.

14/1

4th

3

(11)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Indigo Five

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company.

25/1

Form: 952-51

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in 6f maidens at Naas and this venue last year, placed twice; started the new season with fair fifth in an 18-runner maiden at this venue; comfortable winner of a recent 7f maiden at Fairyhouse, despite racing a bit keenly and carrying her head awkwardly; has been hit with a 9lb rise for her handicap debut.
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6th

6

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Four Blondes

9st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-21 but has finished runner up on five occasions; hasn't built on promising seasonal return over C&D but is lurking on a dangerous mark if rediscovering her best.

20/1

5th

6

(9)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

Four Blondes

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 21 starts; runner-up five times; made an encouraging start to the campaign when fourth of 22 at the Curragh in May; subsequent running at the same venue looked too bad to be true

10/1

Form: 7-3451 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Was running for the 12th time when opening her account in a 7f handicap here last month; had previously been a slower starter in races over sprint distances; seems to be getting the hang of things and is only 3lb higher; could be involved if she stays the extra furlong.
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4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

5th

12

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; good fourth over 6f here on latest; had an excuse on her previous start, she was reported coming in season; cheekpieces for the first time, may find a few of these rivals too quick.

12/1

Form: 60-170 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made winning return over 1m on soft-to-heavy at Cork in April; not beaten that far on quicker ground here following month; harmed her chance with a slow start in the 7f handicap won by Indigo Five last time; was 4lb out of the handicap then, back in a lower league now.
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11th

8

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Karlsberg

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Three wins at up 1m, probably did not stay 1m2f last time; suited by very soft ground, unwise to dismiss if conditions deteriorate significantly.

12/1

15th

12

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Karlsberg

9st 5lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Shane Crawley

Mare has won three races at up to 1m; trying a new trip now; rivals with established stamina make more appeal.

20/1

6th

6

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Karlsberg

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Shane Crawley

midfield, outpaced under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never on terms

14/1

Form: -95618 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive last season, winning five handicaps, including three in a row during September/October; took a while to find her form this term but back on song when landing 1m contest on soft at Gowran in May; failed to reproduce that form at the same venue last time; useful 7lb claimed now; best form with an ease.
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9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

4th

5

(7)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:55 Tipperary

Simply Sideways

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

dwelt start, midfield, soon in touch with leaders, went fourth inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders

6/1

Form: 3153-5 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner, including twice at Dundalk; 1-14 turf record is concerning, but she can be expected to be sharper than when staying on from off the pace in a 1m handicap at Leopardstown early last month.
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7th

3

(17)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Darkdeserthighway

9st 13lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner but sole turf success came back in 2021; best run for some time when just failing to get up in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap last month (not clear run); again didn't get the clearest of runs at Roscommon 12 days later when fourth in a 1m2f claimer won by Hexagonal; considerably better off with that rival here back in handicap company.

11/2

4th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; despite negatives attached to her turf record and a hefty burden, holds a definite chance on her second in a 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown 12 days ago.

11/2

2nd

12

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; ran on well over 7f at Naas latest, beaten just 2l; step up in trip a plus on that evidence and runs off the same mark; place chance.

11/1

10/1

Form: 401 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly; form of her debut fourth at Dundalk has worked out well; failed to cope with testing conditions at Tipperary on her second start; much better when beating a 75-rated rival in a maiden at Gowran; tongue-tie fitted; taking on experienced opponents on handicap debut.
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9th

3

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Glen Princess

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: S Michael Millar

Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps, latest when dropped in trip at the Curragh; opposable.

16/1

Form: 0773

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best maiden run yet came in first-time cheekpieces at Limerick a fortnight ago, staying on into third behind an odds-on Ballydoyle filly; winner was third in a Listed race at Killarney this week; an each-way prospect in first handicap.
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6th

12

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Breathe Again

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Now a 15-race maiden, absent since poor Curragh run in October; only second AW start and hard to have confidence in, despite reduced mark.

25/1

17

(16)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Breathe Again

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

14-race maiden comes here on the back of a poor Bellewstown effort and doesn't appear a likely player.

25/1

8th

6

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Breathe Again

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

13-race maiden; best form gives her an each-way chance but may again be vulnerable when it matters.

14/1

Form: 638-

Last run: 274 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Kept good company in three outings at two, notably when third behind this year's Oaks heroine Ezeliya at Cork; runner-up Wendla, a Group 3 scorer this season; potentially interesting on handicap debut.
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4th

12

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Whisper A Prayer

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Below her best in a couple of recent course efforts at 1m and looks reliant on the step up in trip sparking a return to form; wears first-time blinkers.

8/1

4th

12

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Whisper A Prayer

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Below her best in a couple of recent course efforts at 1m and looks reliant on the step up in trip sparking a return to form; wears first-time blinkers.

8/1

14

(14)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Whisper A Prayer

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Placed in a pair of C&D maidens in November and is the standard-setter on that bare form; had My Little Lady behind latest and looks sure to go close again.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 73-404 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner, including over 7f last September off 73; encouraging comeback run over 6f here in April; well below her best over the same trip at Naas nine days later; more like it when fourth behind Indigo Five in a 7f premier handicap here three weeks ago.
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5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

4/1

Form: 343-61

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best juvenile form represented by 7f Listed third at Leopardstown; both AW runs last December below that standard; again below best at Gowran on return; came good with wide-margin Roscommon maiden win early this month; handicap mark unchanged.
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13th

4

(10)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Serious Notions

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

ducked right start, midfield

4/1

1st

13

(2)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Serious Notions

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

led, headed but prominent after 1f, led again under 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well

13/8

6th

15

(17)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Serious Notions

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Has some good form to her name - hence a mark of 90 - but she was a beaten favourite in two races at Dundalk last backend (7f/1m) and should have run better; they tried blinkers last time and it remains to be seen whether she can tap back into her initial promise.

9/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €168.00
Straight Forecast €137.43
Tricast €451.43
Trifecta €944.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Darkdeserthighway

SPOTLIGHT:

Breathe Again

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Serious Notions

The Irish Sun:

Dagoda

POSTDATA:

Darkdeserthighway