April 25 / 13.42 Limerick

13.42

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-22

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Improved with every start, beaten just 2l in a 7f Dundalk maiden on December's debut before staying on well for second over the same C&D in February; stuck to her task well on testing ground at Naas last month when making her turf debut and has race fitness on her side over her main rival.
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6th

5

(8)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Wannabe Royal

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Given a fine ride in front when a 33-1 Listed winner at Naas (7f, good) in May; hasn't run to same level in three starts since, not discredited in Group 3 at Cork but folded quite tamely under similar tactics in Group 3 at Doncaster on latest; needs to be at her best to play a major role.

10/1

10th

11

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Wannabe Royal

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Henry De Bromhead

Given a fine ride in front when a 33-1 Listed winner at Naas (7f, good) in May; ran pretty well when fourth in Group 3 at Cork (7f, yielding) a fortnight ago but others have more compelling credentials.

25/1

4th

5

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Wannabe Royal

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for yard; shock winner of a 7f Listed race at Naas (good) on penultimate but finished last of seven upped to Group 3 company at Leopardstown on latest in June (7f, soft); freshened up since, rain not a worry and not dismissed.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7227-

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar in two maidens and wasn't beaten far (3l) when seventh of nine in a fillies' Listed race in September; off 223 days but will be a player if fit; slow ground would be an unknown.
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9th

8

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Indigo Dream

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Ross O’Sullivan

7f AW winner last December; mostly running well this season and was beaten just 1.75l on latest at Gowran (7f, gd-fm); AW form figures read 3132 so she has to be considered off 5lb lower than when a 2l second of 11 in Fillies' And Mares' Championships Handicap at Newcastle (7f) in April.

15/8

2nd

5

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Indigo Dream

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner has to get her head in front on turf (0-11) but has run some fine races in defeat; not a bad effort when fourth at the Curragh in June (7f, good), 3l behind Little Empire; ran poorly in an added tongue tie (retained) at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Indigo Dream

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner has yet to get her head in front on turf (0-10) but has run some fine races in defeat; not a bad effort when she had two of these behind at the Curragh latest (7f, good); eased 2lb and can go close if the new tongue tie ekes out a bit more.

100/30

3rd
5 (6)
Hanamaya

7/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder filly; half-sister to five winners including Hanalia (1m2f/10.3f including Group 2; RPR 110), Hunaina (6f-1m including 2yo/AW/Group 3; 108) and Hamariyna (1m/1m1f including Group 3; 104); dam 1m winner (75), half-sister to 7.4f Group 3 winner Hamairi; may need a bit further but market support would be worth noting.
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3rd

5

(6)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:42 Limerick

Hanamaya

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Night Of Thunder filly; half-sister to five winners including Hanalia (1m2f/10.3f including Group 2; RPR 110), Hunaina (6f-1m including 2yo/AW/Group 3; 108) and Hamariyna (1m/1m1f including Group 3; 104); dam 1m winner (75), half-sister to 7.4f Group 3 winner Hamairi; may need a bit further but market support would be worth noting.

7/1

Form: 780-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Encouraging start at Dundalk in October but hasn't built on that twice since; best watched on turf debut returning from 154 days off.
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17th

11

(15)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at Dundalk last year until a rare bad run in December; deserved her breakthrough success in February, and gave another solid display when third behind today's rivals I'm Spartacus and Reposado at the same venue in March; lightly raced on turf, could feature.

13/2

3rd

7

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December; much better again when fourth to Inishmot Prince in January; deserved her breakthrough success achieved at the main expense of Hasiyna; raised 7lb for that.

6/1

1st

2

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Masked Angel

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

Generally reliable at this venue last year until a rare bad run in December, much better two weeks ago when overcoming trouble in running to finish fourth behind a stablemate of Hero Of The Hour; 14-race maiden, but not without a chance.

6/1

5th
4 (12)
Gypsy Queen

17/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Pinatubo filly; dam unraced half-sister to winners Kingsgate Native (5f-6f Group 1), Native Picture (6f including 2yo) and Vanishing Grey (5f-6f; GB/US), out of 1m winner, is granddaughter of half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Las Meninas; plenty of appeal on pedigree and yard can ready one.
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10

(3)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Gypsy Queen

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Lightly raced filly; won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden on good ground last season; best of three handicap runs when around 9l sixth at Roscommon last week; others are more appealing.

14/1

13th

8

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Gypsy Queen

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Fairyhouse maiden winner in May 2025 (6f, good); failed to fire on handicap bow at Gowran when last seen in June 2025 (7f, soft) but ground may not have suited; worth a market check on first start since.

16/1

3

(10)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Gypsy Queen

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Slowly away when well beaten fifth on debut on soft ground at Limerick in April; different proposition when an emphatic winner of a five-runner 6f maiden at Fairyhouse late last month; trip should be fine, though she is out of a half-sister to top sprinter Kingsgate Native.

7/2

Form: 492-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best run for Ralph Beckett when runner-up, beaten half a length at Wolverhampton in December; low-key start for new yard after 21,000gns switch when tailed off over 1m2f at the Curragh last month but drop back in trip may help and likely to do better with the run under her belt.
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4

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Mother Mara

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Narrowly denied on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) in May; raised 3lb and not beaten far when losing action late on at Tipperary last time (7.5f, gd-fm); this stiffer stamina test not certain to suit.

10/1

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sumbal filly; half-sister to 5f-7.4f winner Moss Tucker (including Group 1; RPR 117); dam 1m/9.4f Flat (89) and 2m/2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to US 1m4f Grade 3 winner Pantsonfire; nice pedigree but tough ask for a newcomer.
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6th

12

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senti Qua

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Took a step forward in first-time cheekpieces when coming from a fair bit back to finish second in a C&D handicap in August; disappointed since then on turf but could bounce back now visored.

13/2

10th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Senti Qua

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: K J Condon

Half-sister to Group 1 Flying Five winner Moss Tucker who took a step forward last month in first-time cheekpieces when coming from fair bit back to finish second in Dundalk handicap over 7f; Keane remains loyal and could go well if staying this trip.

13/2

17/2

Form: 4-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Went too soon but did well to hang around for fourth in a September Galway maiden (yielding, 7f) that has worked out nicely; should improve if fit for her return and booking of Keane is eyecatching.
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8th

1

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bearwithus

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Gary Harrison

Promise on her racecourse debut (7f, yielding; September 2024) but she was well beaten in her four runs last year; sold for 1,400gns last September; not a solid option starting out for a new stable after six months off.

25/1

13

(14)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Bearwithus

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: James M Barrett

Failed to raise her modest profile on handicap debut (6f) and now goes in a visor.

33/1

7th

5

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:27 Fairyhouse

Bearwithus

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Promising debut when fourth over 7f at Galway; has failed to build on that sole juvenile start in outings at 7f and 1m this term; first attempt at this trip.

12/1

33/1

Form: 50

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held in two maidens so far, including when stepped up to this trip earlier this month; probably one for handicaps now.
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9th

10

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ms Olivia

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden was a close 2nd at Tipperary but not as good at Punchestown since, both over approx' 1m1f; has to rebound; seemed to handle AW on debut.

7/1

11

(17)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

17:18 Punchestown

Ms Olivia

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Nicely improved on second handicap run at Tipperary last month (1m1f, yielding), staying on well into second late on after racing away from the pace on the near side, having hung left; not a good draw but progressive and likely big player.

7/2

6

(11)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

16:37 Clonmel

Ms Olivia

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed little in maidens but built on moderate handicap debut at Tipperary (7.5f, good) to finish a 1.75l second, raised in trip back there last time (1m1f, yielding); hung left that day so can still improve and one of the likelier candidates.

5/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in three runs so far and has a mountain to climb here; up in trip.
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13th

13

(14)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Carmina Burana

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Andrew Kinirons

13-race maiden is held by several of these rivals on running in recent months; never better than fourth.

25/1

5

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Carmina Burana

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Kinirons

Shown very little so far and well held off basement mark in a Musselburgh handicap last month.

200/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 79

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in two maidens so far and has plenty to find here; likely one for handicaps.
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4th

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Academe

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a big step up when second in Gowran handicap last month (1m1f, good) but dropped out quickly once headed at Ballinrobe later same month; back in trip here with visor replacing blinkers.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

19:15 Ballinrobe

Academe

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a big step up on her maiden form when second in a Gowran handicap at the start of the month (1m1f, good); had Whats New 1l behind her on that occasion; retains same mark and could go well again

5/1

20/1

Form: 8-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Last of eight on debut (1m) and didn't appreciate a drop to 6f on return earlier this month; wide draw and others appeal more.
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10th

13

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Idomything

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Won off 5lb higher at Bellewstown last year (12.5f, soft); yet to hit form this season, though was 9lb wrong at the weights last time at Galway; wouldn't discount after the recent rain.

10/1

8th

16

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Idomything

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Thomas Cleary

Won on soft ground at Bellewstown last season; 9lb out of the handicap; hard to fancy even with 7lb off.

20/1

13th
15 (17)
Ventress

25/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Was green when sixth of 14 on debut at Gowran in September; good chance she'll do better but has a tough task from the widest draw.
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14th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Ventress

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Showed more on sole start at two than in maidens at Limerick and Naas this term; perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

14th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Ventress

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Showed more on sole start at two than in maidens at Limerick and Naas this term; perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

9th

13

(12)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Ventress

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Minor promise on debut but showed nothing when tailed off on return and may be one for handicaps.

25/1

Non-runners

Lynns Dash, Miraculous Mary, Moonhall Lass, Northern Attitude

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Payout
Exacta €15.20
Straight Forecast €13.06
Trifecta €29.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wannabe Royal

TOPSPEED:

Indigo Dream

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wannabe Royal

POSTDATA:

Wannabe Royal

The Irish Sun:

Indigo Dream