May 06 / 18.08 Cork

18.08

Good

Goffs Irish EBF Polonia Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £25599.17
  • 0m 5f 110y
  • 12 runners
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Goffs Irish EBF Polonia Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

17/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 117-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
British raider won her first two starts over 6f last season before finding 7f too far when stepped up to Group 3 company at Newmarket in October; much better in a 5f Listed heat at Bath on her return when a 2.75l third, staying on; rated 98 and should be in the mix for the places.
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9th

3

(13)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

First Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Down the field from a poor draw in the Group 1 Abbaye at Longchamp in October but had previously confirmed herself an improving 3yo when beating Shagraan in a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft; acts well on good); has hopes of doing better as a 4yo but this is a tough start to the year.

14/1

1st

10

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

First Instinct

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Cork Listed win in May was followed by a good run in a Group 2 at Haydock 18 days later; subsequent efforts leave her with a bit to prove at this level.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 710-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a Navan maiden (5f, good) on her second start last season; weakened over 6f when behind Maw Lam and Grande Marques in an Ayr Group 3 (6f, gd-fm); better effort on seasonal return when just ahead of Likedbymike here over 5f; rated 87 and needs to improve plenty to take a hand in this.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Town And Country

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

An improver last May/June, giving First Instinct a fright in a Cork Listed race then winning at Sandown (both about 5f; good and good to firm), but she wasn't the same filly after; has plenty to find this time.

40/1

11th

13

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Town And Country

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won the Listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown in June; never sighted upped to Group 2 level when last seen at Goodwood in August; needs to bounce back on AW debut after 84 days off.

13/2

11th

14

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Town And Country

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Still lightly raced and has won two of her three starts over a bare 5f (good and good to firm), the latest in Listed race at Sandown in June; time still on her side but she has plenty to find on these terms.

12/1

3rd
12 (6)
Songhai

11/1

  • Place: £10.00

Form: 12

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts on the AW; won a Dundalk maiden narrowly on debut (6f) in February; had Beauty Queen 1.25l behind when a 4.5l second behind subsequent Group 3 winner Arizona Blaze back there in mid-March; 3lb worse off with that rival here; probably best watched on turf debut.
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13th

11

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Songhai

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Yet to win this year but has been running very well in defeat; chased home Valiant Force over C&D latest (Black Forza and The Highway Rat behind); fine third in the 5f Group 2 Sapphire Stakes earlier this season; won her maiden here (6f) and she should be in the mix again.

10/1

6

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:35 Dundalk (AW)

Songhai

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Yet to add to her 6f debut win at this venue; running well in defeat in stakes company this season and her rating of 98 might underestimate her ability; the return to this venue is a plus and she should go well.

6/1

OUR TIP
4th
1 (13)
Babouche

2/1

Form: 1114- C

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won her first three starts, including the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes and the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, both over 6f at the Curragh; winning run came to an end on soft ground behind Lake Victoria at Newmarket in the Cheveley Park Stakes; carries a 5lb penalty but she's top rated by some way and this fast ground will suit; slightly concerning that she is now tongue tied but she's the one to beat on her return.
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7th

11

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Babouche

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made it 3-3 in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes here 12 months ago; pulled hard when fourth in soft-ground Cheveley Park; won Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) on second start this season; flopped in the Commonwealth Cup when much too free; could bounce back.

9/2

14

(18)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Babouche

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made it 3-3 in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) last August then pulled hard when fourth in soft-ground Cheveley Park; back to winning ways in Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f, good) last month, and impressed even though runner-up Whistlejacket was below par; one to consider.

5/1

2

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Babouche

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won her first three starts, including the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes and the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, beating Whistlejacket on the latter occasion; winning run came to an end on soft ground behind Lake Victoria at Newmarket in the Cheveley Park; failed to cope with a 5lb penalty at Cork on return; should be close to peak fitness now.

13/8

Form: 74132-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Had a busy juvenile campaign; won just one of seven starts but finished off her season with fine efforts in Group 3s at Ayr (6f, gd-fm) and Newmarket (5f, gd-sft) and earned a rating of 104; doesn't carry a penalty so entitled to be thereabouts on the figures and her yard is flying; should go well.
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7th

7

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Grande Marques

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J A Stack

Had a couple of these behind when making all in the Listed Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary in August (5f, yielding); soundly beaten upped to Group 1 level in the Flying Five latest; unraced on AW and will need a career-best here.

12/1

12th

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Grande Marques

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed in third behind Saratoga Special at Ayr in June; made all to beat Erosandpsyche in a 5f Listed race at Tipperary two weeks ago.

33/1

13

(14)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

Grande Marques

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed at Ayr in June, overall form this term not strong enough to inspire confidence.

20/1

10/1

Form: 5392-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
British raider is closely matched with Grande Marques, who she beat by a short head when finishing a neck second in an Ayr Group 3 last September; shaped well but didn't quite stay 7f in the Fred Darling at Newbury on her comeback; will strip fitter for that, the drop in trip is a plus and a rating of 99 might underestimate her ability; could go well.
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10

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart as 2yo but she hasn't quite hit those heights in 2025, albeit facing some tough assignments; dropping down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but others look safer.

16/1

4

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Maw Lam

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Adrian Nicholls

Went close in Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last September; reappeared with fair fifth of 15 in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) in April but has failed to build on that and she needs to raise her game now back up in trip.

16/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

In the same ownership as Miss Lamai and finished just in front of that rival when third of 24 in last season's Queen Mary; unplaced in three starts this year but looks to retain all her ability, faring better than the result when sixth in a strong Listed race at Cork (5.5f, good) last month; a big run at rewarding odds can't be ruled out in this her first handicap.

28/1

Form: 301-43

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner last season for Kevin Ryan, a 5f Beverley maiden on debut and a Southwell novice in October; bought for for 60,000gns at Tattersalls in October; both starts for current yard at Dundalk; went close off 90 in a 5f handicap latest but came up short in Listed company last year at York; could be a similar story here.
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10th

7

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Beauty Queen

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two novice wins for Kevin Ryan; one of better turf efforts for this yard came over 5f here last year off 4lb higher; below best on AW recently and others arrive in better form.

16/1

7th

3

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Beauty Queen

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won two 5f novice races for Kevin Ryan as a juvenile including on AW at Southwell; has become regressive and well beaten in two runs here this year; others more appealing.

14/1

Form: 6152-8

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won two last year, including a 5f listed race at Tipperary (5f, gd-fm); not disgraced in Group 3s at Goodwood (5f) and the Curragh (6f) subsequently; ducked left at the start when well beaten in a first-time hood on return over 7f at Leopardstown; headgear is discarded and she drops back in trip; rated 95 and could challenge for place money if at her best.
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8th

14

(11)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

18:08 Cork

Usdi Atohi

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won two last year, including a 5f listed race at Tipperary (5f, gd-fm); not disgraced in Group 3s at Goodwood (5f) and the Curragh (6f) subsequently; ducked left at the start when well beaten in a first-time hood on return over 7f at Leopardstown; headgear is discarded and she drops back in trip; rated 95 and could challenge for place money if at her best.

18/1

8th

14

(11)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

18:08 Cork

Usdi Atohi

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won two last year, including a 5f listed race at Tipperary (5f, gd-fm); not disgraced in Group 3s at Goodwood (5f) and the Curragh (6f) subsequently; ducked left at the start when well beaten in a first-time hood on return over 7f at Leopardstown; headgear is discarded and she drops back in trip; rated 95 and could challenge for place money if at her best.

18/1

8th

13

(12)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

15:10 Leopardstown

Usdi Atohi

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

keen to post, in touch with leaders

16/1

9th
10 (12)
Revoke

15/2

Form: 12- BF

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two starts last year, a taking debut maiden win at Naas (6f, gd-yld) in August and a head second of 13 in a 5f Listed heat at Dundalk in October; that form is working out very well so she can't be dismissed but Colin Keane prefers the chances of her stablemate.
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4

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Dundalk (AW)

Revoke

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Beaten a head in a high-quality 2yo Listed race here in October (5f); form advertised by Listed winners Lady Of The Lamp and Powerful Nation and Group 3 winner and Commonwealth Cup runner-up Arizona Blaze; disappointing on Cork return and didn't finish strongly at Naas last time (6f); good chance on handicap debut returned to C&D of her best performance.

5/2

3rd

2

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Revoke

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

C&D maiden winner on debut last August; head second of 13 in a strong 5f Listed race at Dundalk in October; form advertised by Listed winners Lady Of The Lamp and Powerful Nation and Group 3 winner and Commonwealth Cup runner-up Arizona Blaze; stable's second-string on seasonal debut; could be a different proposition now.

11/4

9th

10

(12)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

18:08 Cork

Revoke

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Two starts last year, a taking debut maiden win at Naas (6f, gd-yld) in August and a head second of 13 in a 5f Listed heat at Dundalk in October; that form is working out very well so she can't be dismissed but Colin Keane prefers the chances of her stablemate.

15/2

Form: 101-

Last run: 311 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won two of her three starts as a 2yo, a Tipperary maiden (5f, soft) and the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes (6f, good); in between those runs she disappointed in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; a rating of 101 leaves her with a fair bit to find with Babouche but she has place claims on her return.
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10th

2

(1)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

18:08 Cork

Truly Enchanting

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won two of her three starts as a 2yo, a Tipperary maiden (5f, soft) and the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes (6f, good); in between those runs she disappointed in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; a rating of 101 leaves her with a fair bit to find with Babouche but she has place claims on her return.

15/2

10th

2

(1)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

18:08 Cork

Truly Enchanting

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won two of her three starts as a 2yo, a Tipperary maiden (5f, soft) and the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes (6f, good); in between those runs she disappointed in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; a rating of 101 leaves her with a fair bit to find with Babouche but she has place claims on her return.

15/2

1st

9

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Truly Enchanting

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon pressed leader on near side of group, ridden and led narrowly then hung right inside final furlong, ran on

100/30

Form: 2234-1 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat in all four starts last year, including a 0.5l second in a Listed heat at the Curragh (5f, good); off the mark on her seasonal reappearance in a 5f maiden (good) at this venue last month; has a bit to find on the figures with a rating of 93; others appeal more.
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2

(9)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Saratoga Special

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 50-1 win in Listed race at Ayr (5f, good) in June; needs to prove that level of form was no one-off and she was down the field in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last time, but she's not written off back in a handicap.

16/1

7th

11

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Saratoga Special

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear promise as a 2yo and she didn't need to improve to win a Cork maiden on reappearance (5f, good) in April; took a big step forward with 50-1 success in Listed event at Ayr two weeks ago (5f, good; cheekpieces on for the first time); has to prove that wasn't a flash in the pan.

10/1

Form: 831-3 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won her maiden on her third start here over 5f last October, earning a rating of 90; probably ran to that rating when a 1.75l third of 7 in a 5f rated race back here on her seasonal reappearance; should come on for that but she'll need to improve plenty to win this.
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4th

8

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

1-12 on turf but has had a few near misses, including when beaten a short head in a 5f Curragh handicap (soft) on penultimate; ran a career best over C&D last time when 0.75l behind Mission Central; better off with that rival now; good chance with a repeat.

7/1

2nd

14

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

1-12 on turf but has had a few near misses, including when beaten a short head in a 5f Curragh handicap (soft) last time; ran well over C&D (yielding) last October, but rated 84 and looks to be up against it in this company.

66/1

2nd

7

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Likedbymike

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M J Byrne

Won over this trip at two; placed three times last year, including third behind today's rival Stag Night at Naas; may improve from a recent 6f run at this venue.

8/1

Non-runners

Fregada, Li Ban

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €179.90
Straight Forecast €142.41

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Babouche

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Babouche

TOPSPEED:

Babouche

POSTDATA:

Babouche

The Irish Sun:

Babouche