September 29 / 14.40 Curragh

14.40

Yielding

Weld Park Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £28217.39
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Weld Park Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 213314 C BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner here also landed valuable success (beating Fiery Lucy) in Naas auction contest over 6f; equally good form when fourth in Group 2 Lowther at York, having had every chance; first attempt at 7f here and certainly bred for it so big player.
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4

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 120y

14:42 Gowran Park

Heavens Gate

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

3-8 at two; won valuable Ballyhane Stakes at Naas and the 7f Group 3 Weld Park Stakes; met trouble in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' won by stablemate Lake Victoria; flopped in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes on return; out of her depth in the Pouliches; big drop in class now; up in trip, leading chance if she stays; positives in the pedigree.

9/4

4

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 120y

14:42 Gowran Park

Heavens Gate

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

3-8 at two; won valuable Ballyhane Stakes at Naas and the 7f Group 3 Weld Park Stakes; met trouble in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' won by stablemate Lake Victoria; flopped in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes on return; out of her depth in the Pouliches; big drop in class now; up in trip, leading chance if she stays; positives in the pedigree.

9/4

15th

10

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Heavens Gate

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle filly whose largely consistent 2yo campaign featured several pieces of Group form, notably Curragh success in sole 7f attempt; best to forgive her Breeders' Cup effort; holds solid claims.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 21922

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly who relished the step up to 1m here last month in getting up to deny Alla Stella of second in Group 3 Newtownanner Stud Stakes here; back in trip here but definite place claims.
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6th

11

(11)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Fiery Lucy

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf fourth last year; has not matched that form this term but run well in defeat, notably Killarney Listed second (soft); not at that level in similar contest on latest however and bit to prove now but major claims if back to her best.

9/2

4th

10

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:11 Killarney

Fiery Lucy

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf fourth last year; has not matched that form this term but has continued to run well in defeat, including second C&D fillies Listed last month on soft; may not have handled the track at Galway last time but entitled to be in the mix on overall form.

11/2

8

(12)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Galway

Fiery Lucy

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Juvenile career ended on a high when fourth in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); has not matched that form but has continued to run well in defeat; a four-time runner-up (three Group 3s and a Listed); high draw is a concern, but otherwise has plenty going for her.

7/4

Form: 23523

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Highly-tried maiden in first half of season whose standout efforts came here, second in Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes and good third in Group 3 Anglesey Stakes in July (lost a shoe); back from a break here and first attempt at 7f.
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8th

1

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

California Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual AW winner; stand-out turf display was her second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas (City Of Memphis fifth); failed to go on from that run last season, and now 0-15 on turf; struggled in race won by Celestial Orbit here early last month; better effort before fading into fourth behind City Of Memphis on latest.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

California Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual AW winner; stand-out turf display was her second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas (City Of Memphis fifth); failed to go on from that run last season, and now 0-14 on turf; pleasing return to action when landing 1m conditions race at Dundalk; held by Princess Child on last month's Curragh running.

12/1

9th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

California Dreamer

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual winner on the AW who has ran some cracking races in defeat; standout effort when 2.25l second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas over C&D in May; didn't go on from that run last season but made a smooth return to action when landing 1m conditions race at Dundalk easily 28 days ago; first-time visor applied; soft ground a worry.

8/1

13/2

Form: 4143

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden win at Naas came over 5f but best effort yet when upped to today's trip in Group 3 Prestige Stakes at Goodwood last month, not clear run from some way out when staying on third; scope for more at this trip and one to consider.
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8

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Merrily

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Clear career best when winning the 7f Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes on her sixth and final start as a juvenile; no sign she has trained on satisfactorily; out of her depth in Group 1s on last three starts; blinkered first time, hard to fancy.

20/1

5th

4

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Merrily

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

Clear career best when winning the 7f Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes on her sixth and final start as a juvenile; no sign she has trained on satisfactorily; now faces a third Classic test having finished in rear in the Pouliches and the Prix de Diane.

25/1

9th

7

(8)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

15:10 Leopardstown

Merrily

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

held up in rear

8/1

Form: 16 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Connections enjoyed nice pay day on debut when taking valuable Deauville newcomers contest last month over this trip; didn't land a meaningful blow in strong Leopardstown fillies Listed contest 15 days ago however and good bit more needed here.
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6th

9

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Mojave River

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Irish challenger; not especially solid on 2025 form that includes a success in maiden auction race at Cork where she didn't need to be anywhere near her best; others preferred.

40/1

9

(10)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

18:35 Gowran Park

Mojave River

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Debut winner at Deauville last summer; fifth in Group 3 Athasi on seasonal return in May; probably not helped by racing in small far-side group in Sandringham Stakes (handicap); odds-on winner dropped in class at Cork 19 days ago; cheekpieces added now.

11/2

Form: 0117 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground winner over the summer at both Galway and Roscommon but seemingly exposed on latest on quicker ground in Group 3 Newtownanner Stud Stakes here last month when 1m looked beyond her; plenty to find.
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1st

5

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Leopardstown

Sigh No More

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in last, headway when ridden on near side of group from over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final 110yds, won going away

7/1

5th

5

(9)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Naas

Sigh No More

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out

5/1

7th

10

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Sigh No More

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, no extra 1f out

20/1

16/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut run here last month before landing Gowran fillies maiden despite running green; going the right way and likely more to come but this represents a big jump in class. P
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9

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Greatest Drama

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner at two; essentially a handicapper and was well behind a Listed race last week; tough task.

20/1

8th

11

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Greatest Drama

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner at two; useful form in handicaps; 87-rated fillt will need a career-best to make her presence felt in this grade

14/1

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Greatest Drama

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner who has run well in her last two handicaps, going down by a length at Tipperary and then third from a bad draw at Roscommon; versatile ground-wise and much respected.

5/1

Form: 32143

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kempton AW novice winner (1m) put up best effort yet when returned to same trip here last month in Group 3 Newtownanner Stud Stakes, only denied second on the post by Fiery Lucy; cheekpieces now tried and back to 7f.
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3rd

1

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:55 Nottingham

Alla Stella

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Best 2yo form when making the frame in Sandown Listed event and Curragh Group 3; one of two contestants who have been absent since 2024; needs improvement on ratings; market should offer further guidance.

16/1

9th

1

(8)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Alla Stella

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

prominent, challenging over 2f out, weakened quickly under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Alla Stella

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

midfield, headway and went third 2f out, went second over 1f out, kept on well but lost second post

9/2

Non-runners

And So To Bed, Barnavara

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Payout
Exacta €11.60
Straight Forecast €15.04
Trifecta €51.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Barnavara

POSTDATA:

Merrily

SPOTLIGHT:

Heavens Gate

The Irish Sun:

California Dreamer

TOPSPEED:

Barnavara