May 05 / 13.50 Curragh

13.50

Good

Holden Plant Rentals First Flier Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 6 runners
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Holden Plant Rentals First Flier Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Starman filly went through the ring for 185,000GBP as a yearling; third foal; half-sister to winners West Acre (5f including 2yo/AW/UAE Group 2; RPR 112) and Succession (5f 2yo; 87); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (101); fully justified market confidence with impressive debut Dundalk win in March, readily beating Stop The Nation (form since also franked by the third and fourth); ground should suit and could take plenty of beating.
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10th

12

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Lady Iman

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Amassed an impressive CV in her opening runs last season; won her AW maiden before landing a 5f Curragh Listed contest, and a Naas Group 3; failed to justify 8-15 odds in a Curragh Group 2 before resuming progress with a Molecomb Stakes victory at Goodwood; form tapered off in her final two Group runs; big player on ratings but lacks a run.

5/1

9

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Lady Iman

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Unraced on softer than good; down the field in the Nunthorpe when taking on her elders last time; very productive (11121) otherwise and beat some of today's rivals in the Molecomb at Goodwood; leading form claims back against own age group.

3/1

16

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Lady Iman

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: G M Lyons

High-class sprinting juvenile whose sole defeat in five starts came over 6f in June; put the record straight with another improved show to win a 5f Group 3 at Goodwood under a penalty since; that wasn't the strongest of races, her main victims having marks in the 90s, but this easy track looks sure to suit her style and with the serious weight concession from her elders she has obvious claims; has been supplemented.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never sister to 5f/6f 2yo winner Truly Enchanting (inc Group 2; RPR 97), half-sister to 1m1f/10.5f winner Lily Pond (inc AW/Group 2; 104); dam 1m1f and 9.4f (Listed) winner (108), out of half-sister to Oaks runner-up Wonder Of Wonders; debutante from top yard but no fancy entries as yet and will need to be plenty sharp to make an immediate impact here against winners.
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6th

9

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

True Love

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Charles Boudot

T: A P O’Brien

Top-class 2yo won twice at Group 2 level plus the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes; took the 1,000 Guineas Trial over 7f here on reappearance before claiming that Classic at Newmarket; has been held in four Group 1s since, including twice by stablemate Precise, and needs to find a bit more to turn the tables; new rider today.

8/1

3rd

9

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

True Love

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Kept busy in 2yo campaign, which featured wins in the Queen Mary at this meeting (5f, good to firm) and the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); posted second Group 1 win in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) then came second to Precise in the Irish version at the Curragh (1m, good), beaten about 2l; work to do to turn the tables on her stablemate but she maybe wasn't at her very best last time; the standout danger.

3/1

2nd

12

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Curragh

True Love

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Queen Mary winner; showed top-class form over 6f later in the season; had American Queen behind in fourth when winning the Cheveley Park; beating Magny Cours and Pivotal Attack readily over 7f on reappearance; travelled strongly and stayed on powerfully to win the 1,000 Guineas; had the advantage of race fitness over stablemate Precise who should get closer now.

10/11

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Space Blues colt a 30,000Euros foal and 44,000GBP yearling; first foal; dam Italian 7f/7.5f winner (inc 2yo), sister to Italian 6f 2yo/1m winner Accidental Love, out of Italian 6f Group 3 winner; created good impression when making all on C&D debut on opening day of the season in March on soft, finishing his race out strongly; mixed messages from the beaten horses since but likely has more to offer and respected on quicker ground.
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6th

14

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Power Blue

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last year; standout effort this season when winning 7f Group 2 Minstrel Stakes there (good to firm) in July; might have been unsuited by heavy ground when behind Soul Love back at 6f last time; not ruled out entirely but he would need a personal best.

40/1

3rd

1

(8)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Power Blue

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes last year; took on the best of the 1m 3yo colts in two Guineas races and the St James's Palace before dropping back in trip to beat Big Gossey in the 7f Group 2 Minstrel Stakes here; failed to feature in a 7f York Group 1, and has to rebound from that; may retain the speed to win a race of this standard.

9/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner filly cost 225,000Euros as a yearling; sixth foal; sister to winners Castle Star (5f/6f 2yo inc Group 3; RPR 111) and Unexpected Issues (5f 2yo; 77), half-sister to two winners inc Oman (1m2f-14.4f; 97); dam 7f 2yo winner (77), half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Moment In Time; respected source, any market strength has to be noted but lack of experience a concern.
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11th

12

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Spring Is Here

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Excellent run on debut behind Lady Iman, True Love and Power Blue in 5f listed race at this venue (good) but has proven expensive to follow in three runs since; disappointing run when last seen in a 5f maiden at Dundalk in January (hampered at start) and a bit to prove now.

3/1

9th

13

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:32 Dundalk (AW)

Spring Is Here

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sister to 2yo Group 3 winner Castle Star; excellent fourth on debut in a Listed race in which the subsequent Molecomb winner Lady Iman beat subsequent Group 1 winners True Love and Power Blue; failed to build on that in two Tipperary appearances; now dropped to maiden company, will be hard to beat if adapting to this surface.

8/11

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Spring Is Here

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sister to 2yo Group 3 winner Castle Star; ran a fine race on debut in a Listed race in which Lady Iman, winner of three races before last Saturday's Group 2 loss at the Curragh, beat the subsequent Queen Mary winner True Love; a shade disappointing over C&D on second start, though weighted to uphold form with Gelato.

9/4

Form: 21 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation colt cost 80,000euros as a yearling; second foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 92); taking individual showed plenty on Dundalk debut when chasing home Lady Iman and went one better over C&D last month, still green but quickening well; type to continue improving but tough task reversing Dundalk form with Lady Iman.
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7th

17

(33)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Was busy early in the season, winning a 5f novice and a 6f nursery, both here; ran with credit in stronger company in between; tough sort has a bit to find but could go well if lasting this trip.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Chased home the talented Lady Iman on debut at Dundalk; subsequently won a 5f maiden here (good); ran as expected when a 3.25l third in a 6.5f Group 3 here (good) on latest; opening mark could be workable and not discounted.

15/2

3rd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:20 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Showed plenty on Dundalk debut when chasing home the talented Lady Iman; went one better over 5f at this venue in April, still green but quickening well; kept good company here last month when fifth of six in Listed event won by Lady Iman from the subsequent Queen Mary winner True Love; dam won over 6f; looks booked for third here.

14/1

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Blue Point filly cost 38,000Euros as a foal and 40,000GBP as a yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to Polish 6.5f-1m2f winner Sindicato; dam runner-up 5f 2yo (RPR 80), from family of top sprinter Kingsgate Native; tough task on debut against previous winners.
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1st

2

(7)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Call Margot

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Got off the mark at Southwell (5f) in April; has beaten only one rival in 5f handicaps at Doncaster and Musselburgh on her last two runs, however; this return to the AW needs to spark a resurgence.

8/1

12th

8

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Call Margot

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Inconsistent filly but on a dangerous mark on this year's best form, notably an unlucky second in the 3yo Dash at Epsom; others look stronger for win purposes all the same.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Call Margot

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Headstrong filly who has been very in and out but she was second of 16 in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June and returned to form when third at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last time; not discounted.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta €7.00
Straight Forecast €8.86
Trifecta €16.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Iman

TOPSPEED:

Power Blue

POSTDATA:

Lady Iman

The Irish Sun:

Lady Iman