August 25 / 15.07 Naas

15.07

Yielding

Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 11 runners
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Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
11 (12)
Shandy

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £74.60
  • Place: £10.90

Form: -16076

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lowest-rated in the field was not shamed when sixth to Nighteyes here last month but she would be a shock winner.
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8th

3

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Shandy

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Sprang 50-1 surprise when coming home strongly to land the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes over C&D in August; in rear in the Curragh premier handicap won by My Mate Alfie; raced too keenly in a similar race to this at the Curragh a week ago.

10/1

6th

1

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Shandy

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

dwelt start, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2f out, disputing third inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

11/2

24th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Shandy

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

towards rear

12/1

2nd
5 (2)
Firebird

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-11 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
An expensive purchase after finishing second in soft-ground maiden at Ayr last year; has easily won her first two starts for this yard but they were weak contests and this will tell us what she's made of; trip is right and ground-versatile.
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6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Firebird

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

7/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Firebird

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

7/1

5th

8

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Firebird

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

midfield, headway and went third 2f out, weakened final 110yds

9/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: -11109 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressive and useful AW sprinter in Britain, winning at this level at Chelmsford in May; big prices for first two turf runs, down the field in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot and well held in York Group 3 since; easy ground would hardly suit.
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3rd

9

(9)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Pandoras Gift

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

raced far side, prominent

8/1

9th

10

(10)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 York

Pandoras Gift

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

prominent

25/1

11th

15

(13)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Pandoras Gift

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Confined to 6f on the AW thus far and hasn't looked back since finishing second on debut, completing four-timer in fillies' Listed race at Chelmsford without much fuss; today's assignment is tougher and the surface is an unknown, but the Chelmsford form has worked out well and she cannot be discounted.

20/1

Form: 3-5355 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has been consistent in stakes company; was just behind the placed horses when fifth to decisive winner Nighteyes in C&D Listed contest last month.
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No / Draw
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1st

9

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Navassa Island

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Just 1-20 but has been kept in quality company for most of her career, placed several times in Group 3 and Listed company; will have to find improvement to take this.

12/1

2nd

4

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Navassa Island

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole success was when beating the smart She's Quality in a 5f maiden here at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; not at her best this season, though managed a fair fourth at Naas three starts ago; held by Carla Ridge.

14/1

Form: 312 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Followed C&D maiden win with fine effort for one so inexperienced when chasing home Nighteyes here last month; can contine to progress.
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3

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Over The Blues

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and now 2lb lower; merely seventh on both runs since and, while she raced away from the main action for the first part of the race at Doncaster (5f, good) last time, others arrive with more pressing claims.

14/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Over The Blues

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: K R Burke

She has struggled in two of her three runs for Karl Burke but they were in Listed company and she ran well in a 6f handicap at Ascot in between; she has a bit more to prove over this trip though.

12/1

4

(6)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Over The Blues

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

3l second to Nighteyes in Listed race at Naas (6f, yielding) last July and creditable third in Ascot handicap (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago on second stable start; has raced only eight times and it's possible she has more to offer for her top northern trainer, but such improvement is needed.

14/1

Form: 136-47 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Listed winner and Group 3-placed last term; hasn't landed a blow in two starts this term but her trainer is dynamite with his runners in this country and her rating commands respect too.
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6th

11

(12)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Pink Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

6th

11

(12)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Pink Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, switched left soon after start, in rear, outpaced and pushed along halfway, some headway when short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

9th

6

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Pink Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ended 4yo turf season with two very good runs, winning an Ayr Listed race (good to soft) and close up in a Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good); not obviously bet-worthy on this year's form but it's possible she'll sing a different tune for the first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

20/1

Form: 16

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs over 7f on testing ground, Cork maiden winner on debut and fair run in Curragh Group 3 in early May; 6l to find with You Send Me on that form.
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7th

12

(3)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Wide With Delight

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

raced far side, towards rear

20/1

6th

10

(6)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Wide With Delight

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sprang a surprise when defeating an 82-rated favourite on her debut in a heavy-ground maiden over this trip at Cork; sharp rise in class against experienced older rivals here.

14/1

6th

10

(6)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Wide With Delight

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sprang a surprise when defeating an 82-rated favourite on her debut in a heavy-ground maiden over this trip at Cork; sharp rise in class against experienced older rivals here.

14/1

Form: -11542 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps including C&D win in May; traffic problems when beaten fractions for second behind ready winner Nighteyes in Listed contest here last month and another good run at that level over 7f since; may continue to improve.
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2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dance Night Andday

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season including this event off 93 (beating Gleneagle Bay a head); career-best when beaten a neck in Group 3 Brownstown Stakes over C&D in July, well below best when dropped in trip latest; one to consider.

8/1

2

(11)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Dance Night Andday

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season, including the Sovereign Path over 7f at Leopardstown's Irish Champions fixture; solid form this season, including second to Bellaphina (rec 11lb) in a 7f Curragh handicap before career-best in finishing a neck second in a Leopardstown Group 3; failed to match that form when unplaced favourite for a 7f Listed race at Cork ten days ago.

9/1

5th

3

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:52 Cork

Dance Night Andday

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Unlucky not to get her head in front again this term after an eyecatching second in a Curragh handicap before a neck defeat in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time out recording a career best; looks like a big each-way player again.

4/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 425483

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Talented filly was caught close home in 7f Curragh Group 3 in May; hasn't matched that since but blinkers an interesting move and easy ground would suit; just second time over this trip.
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9th

3

(11)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

You Send Me

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

raced near side

13/2

3rd

5

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

You Send Me

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Has only won a Cork maiden from nine starts but held her own in Group races (7f/1m) this May; fair shout on these terms if at her best, which hasn't been the case the last twice.

13/2

8th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

You Send Me

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Has failed to add to a Cork maiden win; has managed two good efforts in Pattern company, second in 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown early last season and same place, beaten only a neck, in this year's Athasi Stakes over 7f here; needs to step on more recent form.

7/1

14/1

Form: -22118 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper was beaten over 7l by Nighteyes in C&D Listed contest; was on the wrong side then but still hard to fancy.
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12th

12

(10)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Apricot Ice

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

midfield

33/1

10th

4

(8)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Apricot Ice

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

raced far side, prominent

14/1

8th

6

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:20 Naas

Apricot Ice

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced far side and led group

5/1

5/2

Form: -61131 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressed through the ranks in Britain and had six of these rivals behind when picking up well to win C&D Listed contest last month; granted, she made her challenge nearest the stands' rail which was the best place to be but it was still an impressive display and the ground is likely to be fairly similar.
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2nd

11

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Nighteyes

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a 6f Listed race at Naas last season; outran her 100-1 odds with a Group 1 fourth placing over 6f at Royal Ascot; has done most of her arcing over 6f, including when well held in fifth behind Bucanero Fuerte here last month.

16/1

18

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Nighteyes

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Reserve; C&D winner who has run some good races in defeat this season, including fourth to Lazzat in the Group 1 Jubilee at Royal Ascot; however, it's likely she'll come up short once more.

50/1

5th

9

(11)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Nighteyes

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David O’Meara

Good progress last year and has taken her rating into three figures this season; third at Haydock before outrunning her 100-1 odds with a Group 1 fourth at Royal Ascot; good second at York last time behind the Commonwealth Cup fourth Sayidah Dariyan.

10/1

Non-runners

Pearls And Rubies

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €237.40
Straight Forecast €141.38
Trifecta €3012.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance Night Andday

POSTDATA:

Nighteyes

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pink Crystal

TOPSPEED:

Dance Night Andday

The Irish Sun:

Nighteyes