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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:00 Naas

First Instinct

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

4yo represents last year's winning yard; four-time winner including at Listed and Group 3 level; slow start to this season but back on song when denied by a neck by Flora Of Bermuda in a York Group 3 (6f, gd-fm) last month; firmly enters calculations now.

9/4

2nd

2

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

First Instinct

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Cork Listed race (5.5f, good) and Newbury Group 3 (5f, good to soft) in 2025 but hasn't got close to that form in two 5f starts this year, albeit it was a Royal Ascot Group 1 latterly; won over 6f on good to firm at the start of her career.

12/1

22th

15

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

First Instinct

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Useful 5f form as a 3yo, inching forward again when gaining a narrow win over Shagraan in a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft; acts on good) last September; she was entitled to need the run behind Night Raider at Newmarket in April but a big advance on her form is needed.

66/1

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

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Beauty Queen

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2024 but 0-13 for current yard and recent efforts none too persuasive.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Beauty Queen

9st 6lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won twice for Kevin Ryan but 0-12 for current yard and recent efforts are none too persuasive.

20/1

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

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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1st

5

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Likedbymike

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

C&D maiden winner and second to Kendall Roy in C&D Listed in June; took full advantage of good opportunity in minor Naas contest earlier this month, much tougher back in this grade but could go well and easier ground may suit.

9/2

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:17 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 20 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024, but has been in excellent form this year in sprints, including runner-up efforts in Listed company over C&D (behind Mission Central) and Cork; never involved here 12 days ago, but type to bounce back and enjoys this track; the one to beat.

7/4

10th

3

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 19 starts came in Cork maiden but has strung together a series of good efforts in decent sprint company this season, notably seconds in Listed events both here and at Cork, most recently third in conditions event here early in the month; best form at 5f so possibly vulnerable at this longer trip.

10/1

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