May 11 / 14.20 Leopardstown

14.20

Good

Al Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £29256.2
  • 0m 7f 53y
  • 8 runners
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Al Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: /1015- C BF

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Began last season with a 1m Curragh handicap win; disappointed in the Irish Cambridgeshire before landing a valuable 1m handicap at this venue in September; faded into fifth when a surprise favourite for a Listed event at Tipperary in October, her first attempt in a stakes race
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5

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Leopardstown

Veras Secret

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Late-starter but rapid improver in handicaps last year and has stepped up again this year, making all for 4l win in a 7f fillies' Group 3 at this venue in May; found life tougher a fortnight later in Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh over a mile, solid run when 3l behind the high-class Porta Fortuna; made all to win 7f Group 3 here two months ago.

12/1

1

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Leopardstown

Veras Secret

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Late-starter but rapid improver in handicaps last year and has stepped up again this year, making all for 4l win in fillies' Group 3 over C&D in May; found life tougher a fortnight later in Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh over a mile, albeit solid run when 3l off classy Porta Fortuna; down in grade and trip and front-runner could take plenty of catching.

9/4

4th

8

(1)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Veras Secret

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

Huge filly was a late-starter but a rapid improver in handicaps last year, including winning over C&D; ran away with a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown on return last time; stays this trip well and is a big player if this doesn't come too soon after such a big performance.

4/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 92224-

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times last season after a 6f maiden win at Fairyhouse; good effort when beaten a neck by Heavens Gate in the 7f Group 3 Weld Stakes at the Curragh; surpassed general expectations when fourth of 14 behind Lake Victoria in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Del Mar.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

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

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0-21 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran only once at two; no match for the very experienced California Dreamer in a 1m maiden at Dundalk in February; readily accounted for an odds-on stablemate of Chantez in a 7f maiden at Cork five weeks ago; further progress on the cards.
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5th

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Maiden winner over 7f at Cork last season and took third of eight in a C&D Group 3 good) next time; C&D handicap winner five weeks ago on second outing of the campaign; currently rated 3lb inferior to stablemate Fingerpaint.

13/2

1st

1

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Group 3 next time (7f, good); finished around 2l behind today's rival Mallavelly (third) when seventh of 20 in a 1m premier handicap here on her final start last term; well beaten on seasonal debut at Naas

8/1

Form: 3975-2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
High-rated filly who has won only once, taking a 7f Curragh Group 2 in August 2023 before a fine second in the Moyglare; campaigned exclusively in Group 1 races at three; best run when 1/2l third in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches; made a pleasing return over 6f at Cork and should be more effective over this trip.
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7th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Vespertilio

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Two-time winner; beat My Mate Alfie by a short head in a listed heat over C&D (good) in June; didn't uphold that form in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes; much more like it in the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes at Naas on latest when chasing home Sky Majesty; ground versatile and should be in the mix again.

11/2

7

(9)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Vespertilio

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

7f Group 2 winner as a juvenile, and runner-up in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes; Classic-placed in France last year before found wanting in subsequent Grade 1 attempts; sights have been lowered this season; twice fourth in Pattern races before landing 6f Listed at the Curragh in June; lacked the pace to make a major impact in a 6f Group 3 at the same venue on latest.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Vespertilio

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W McCreery

7f Group 2 winner here as a juvenile, and runner-up in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes; Classic-placed in France last year before found wanting in subsequent Grade 1 attempts; sights have been lowered this season; twice fourth in Pattern races before landing 6f Listed event here on latest; second My Mate Alfie is 7lb better off.

9/1

Form: 5751-2

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens last season; sent off 9-4 favourite for her nursery debut, finished fifth of eight; made amends over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; has a superb pedigree and shaped well with a handicap second at the Curragh last Monday; hard to fancy at these weights.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Nursery winner last season; has repeatedly struggled in Group/Listed races; lowest-rated of three runners for her stable; makes no appeal.

33/1

13th

14

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 6f Fairyhouse nursery last year but hasn't added to that tally this term; looks the yard's second-string and has a fair bit to find.

25/1

11

(7)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Superb pedigree; ordinary juvenile form, winning Fairyhouse nursery; second in a handicap early this season; modest form in Listed races on her last three starts; no apparent chance in this grade

25/1

6th
5 (6)
Chantez

100/30

Form: 211-7 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
All three juvenile runs over 7f at this venue; won easily on second start; backed that up with a convincing win in a Listed race on Irish Champion Stakes day; got upset in stalls and failed to do herself justice on seasonal debut in a 1m Group 3 at the Curragh last Monday; quick reappearance is noteworthy; hooded now, remains a bright prospect.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Chantez

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

C&D Listed winner at two; third in this race 12 months ago, in front of Duckadilly who is a much better mare now; could feature if stepping up from her first run of the season at Naas in May; first time with blinkers.

5/1

5th

7

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Chantez

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Listed winner at Leopardstown as a 2yo; best of four Group 3 runs last season was when third at Leopardstown in July (7f, good to firm); drops in grade but this looks hard all the same.

16/1

9

(6)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Chantez

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Listed winner at Leopardstown at two, beating this year's Ribblesdale winner Garden Of Eden; third at this level at Leopardstown on July on third start this term; this race appears to have much more depth.

16/1

Form: 4249-7 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season; rated a relatively modest 75 when winning a 7f handicap at Gowran in June; ended the season on 93 based on form that featured a close fourth in a 6f Listed race at the Curragh; big price when last of seven at Tipperary and faces another stiff task here.
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9th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:10 Musselburgh

Elinor Dashwood

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unplaced all four starts in Listed/Group company, including when seventh of eight at Leopardstown last month; unlikely to be good enough.

40/1

14/1

Form: 1843-9

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Very green when making a winning debut over 6f at Fairyhouse last June; disappointed in the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes at the Curragh; fourth behind Chantez in a C&D, fading late; ended season with fair third in a 6f Listed race at the Curragh; one of the outsiders in the race contested by Chantez last Sunday, never a threat.
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18th

9

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Easy Mover

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Has failed to add to her Fairyhouse 6f maiden debut win last year; out of her depth in Group 3 races over further on last two starts; drop in class and trip should help; first time with this headgear pairing.

10/1

11th

10

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Easy Mover

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Hasn't added to her Fairyhouse 6f maiden debut win last year; however, she has run well several times including in a C&D Listed race two starts back; has to rebound from a poor Curragh run; seems yard's first-string.

10/1

7th

5

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Easy Mover

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has been found wanting in Group 3 races this season, latest two runs in Listed company were better but still leaves her a fair bit off the standard required here.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €26.30
Straight Forecast €30.95
Tricast €289.10
Trifecta €519.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vespertilio

The Irish Sun:

Chantez

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Fiery Lucy

TOPSPEED:

Vespertilio

POSTDATA:

Vespertilio