May 23 / 17.45 Curragh

17.45

Good

Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £12677.69
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 22730- CD BF

Last run: 230 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Gained back to back wins in October 2023, including over C&D (heavy); mostly consistent last year, though did run poorly over 5f here on her last start of the season; remains 16lb above last win and lacks a run but has gone well fresh before so could run into the money.
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12

(17)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Runs well now and again but her last win is a faded memory and stall 17 is no help.

25/1

6th

3

(15)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Greek Flower

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

A couple of respectable runs this season but she's not won for ages and is drawn wide.

25/1

14th

5

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Greek Flower

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

On a losing streak since October 2023; has often run well, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging in three subsequent outings; now back below her last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 1252-9

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
3yo won a 5.5f maiden at Sligo last August; subsequently ran well in two nurseries before going down by a nose in a Listed heat at Newmarket in November; stopped quickly at Naas on seasonal return in March (7f, heavy); probably best watched in first-time cheekpieces.
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3

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Kodilicious

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sligo maiden winner on soft last year and was later runner-up in a Newmarket listed race, both over 6f; by far the best of three runs this term when second in a 6f Naas conditions last time; the blinkers worn then are retained but this trip is a question.

7/1

3

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Kodilicious

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sligo maiden winner and ended last year with excellent runner-up effort in Listed event at Newmarket; not in the same form in two handicap starts this term; blinkers on now and needs to bounce back.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18-503 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year including a 6f fillies' handicap at Cork off 76; best run this season on latest when beaten 0.5l at Naas (6f, good) and runs off the same mark here; has run well on both previous visits to this venue and has to be considered.
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11th

3

(11)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a fourth career win over C&D in April (sft-hvy); 9lb higher now after a very respectable run in Listed company here earlier this month; the forecast rain will help her but she'll need a big career best to score off this mark.

16/1

5th

8

(7)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four-time winner, latest two coming here, notably C&D fillies handicap in April; two comeback runs last month well below her best and seemingly lots on her plate here.

33/1

7th

1

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Cork

Staysound Susie

10st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in 2024 has added two wins at the Curragh since, including premier handicap in April; not as good twice since on faster ground but is only 1lb higher today and back on her favoured soft ground so a big chance.

3/1

Form: 1508-1 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f (good) here last season and added another course win on seasonal return in March over C&D (soft) off 74; 4lb higher now and will need a career best off this mark.
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2nd

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Back Down Under

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Padraig Roche

No win since March last year; a couple of respectable efforts this year and has been dropped 5lb since finishing fourth in a 6f Navan handicap last month; would prefer more of an ease, but interesting to see how she gets on here.

16/1

4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

Form: 1-6

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
3yo won sole start at two at Dundalk last October (7f); struggled on turf debut in a first-time hood (discarded) at Gowran (7f, yielding); half-sister to Requinto could be suited by the drop back to 6f and better ground; not discounted on handicap debut.
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5

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ethical Code

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

3yo won sole start at two at Dundalk last October (7f); struggled on turf debut in a first-time hood (discarded) at Gowran (7f, yielding); half-sister to Requinto could be suited by the drop back to 6f and better ground; not discounted on handicap debut.

8/1

5

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ethical Code

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

3yo won sole start at two at Dundalk last October (7f); struggled on turf debut in a first-time hood (discarded) at Gowran (7f, yielding); half-sister to Requinto could be suited by the drop back to 6f and better ground; not discounted on handicap debut.

8/1

6th

5

(5)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Gowran Park

Ethical Code

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hampered after 1f

11/2

Form: 6-4349 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 6f maiden at Dundalk for Paddy Twomey last April; yet to hit top form in four starts for Ado McGuinness; drops to 6f after heavy defeat at Gowran (7f) on testing ground; mark sliding but more needed.
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11th

11

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Heart Of Darkness

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner of a 6f AW maiden in 2024; 0-12 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; one of her better efforts when 6l behind the winner over 1m on soft at Limerick last time; dropped 3lb.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Heart Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-11 on turf; twice well beaten on grass since Dundalk fifth behind Bella Colombia.

16/1

15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 972-30 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Is 1-16 on turf, the win coming in April 2024 at Naas (6f, yielding) off 66; good effort on seasonal return over C&D (soft) last month when a 1.75l third off 78; poor effort latest at Naas (6f, gd-yld); down 4lb and now 7lb lower than when beaten 1.75l here last June; place chance at least.
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7th

18

(14)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over 6f at this venue on heavy in March; was well fancied for a 6f handicap here in May, lost her action after hanging to the right; 1-30 record is a negative, placed ten times; lacks a recent run.

14/1

16th

12

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers.

12/1

9th

16

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong.

14/1

Form: 21-04 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
3yo won a maiden second time up last season; well-beaten behind Swelter in a Group 3 at Leopardstown on return; hung left when a 7.75l fourth of 17 in 3yo handicap at Naas last time (behind Brigid's Cloak); more needed off 3lb lower mark; cheekpieces reached for.
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9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Miracle Beauty

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner at two and returned this season in a Group 3; hasn't looked that well treated in two 6f handicaps but has had a break and she wouldn't be exposed at 7f; not discounted off a reduced mark.

12/1

8

(14)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Miracle Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

3yo won a maiden second time up last season; well-beaten behind Swelter in a Group 3 at Leopardstown on return; hung left when a 7.75l fourth of 17 in 3yo handicap at Naas last time (behind Brigid's Cloak); more needed off 3lb lower mark; cheekpieces reached for.

11/2

8

(14)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Miracle Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

3yo won a maiden second time up last season; well-beaten behind Swelter in a Group 3 at Leopardstown on return; hung left when a 7.75l fourth of 17 in 3yo handicap at Naas last time (behind Brigid's Cloak); more needed off 3lb lower mark; cheekpieces reached for.

11/2

Form: 500-56 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.
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9

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Li Ban

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.

18/1

9

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Li Ban

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.

18/1

Form: 31-407

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
3yo won a 7f maiden at Leopardstown (soft) last season; drops back in trip after a trio of modest efforts at 10.5f-7f this year; this trip is an unknown but she's a half-sister to a 6f winner and the handicapper is giving her a chance; not discounted.
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1

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Just Before

10st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Leopardstown maiden winner over 7f in October; well beaten in five handicap runs but she was just 1l behind at Tipperary last time when headed late home; blinkers are now applied and she can put in a bold bid here from just a 1lb higher mark.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Just Before

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Maiden winner on soft ground over this trip at Leopardstown last October; needs to find extra to open her handicap account since she was beaten around 8l when third at Limerick 11 days ago.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Just Before

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Maiden winner on soft ground over this trip at Leopardstown last October; not as good in handicaps lately but is dropping in the weights so can't be ruled out.

9/1

Form: 438-43

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
3yo remains a maiden after six starts (five on turf); decent efforts both starts this term at Naas over 5f (sft-hvy) and 6f (gd-yld) when splitting Brigid's Cloak and Miracle Beauty; has placed maiden form on good; mark has dropped to 73; could go well.
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11

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Island Girl

8st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

3yo remains a maiden after six starts (five on turf); decent efforts both starts this term at Naas over 5f (sft-hvy) and 6f (gd-yld) when splitting Brigid's Cloak and Miracle Beauty; has placed maiden form on good; mark has dropped to 73; could go well.

10/1

11

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Island Girl

8st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

3yo remains a maiden after six starts (five on turf); decent efforts both starts this term at Naas over 5f (sft-hvy) and 6f (gd-yld) when splitting Brigid's Cloak and Miracle Beauty; has placed maiden form on good; mark has dropped to 73; could go well.

10/1

3rd

6

(14)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:40 Naas

Island Girl

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Best effort in maidens came here over 5f (good); ran a promising race on her seasonal return behind Dance For Chester (won again since) and given 1lb rise for that; should stay 6f; claims.

9/1

Form: -42312 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-6 on turf but has run well in defeat; finished second of 17 on latest at Naas when had a couple of today's rivals behind but was 7.5l behind the winner; 1lb wrong here but she has place claims again.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

10/1

Form: 05101- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won two of final three starts last season at Navan (6f, gd-yld) off 53 and Naas (6f, yielding) off 55; ran well over C&D in October; lacks a run and is 1lb wrong at the weights; not fully discounted but others may be sharper today.
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9

(11)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Rosato

9st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Her third win over Navan's 6f when scoring by 4l there 11 days ago; probably stays 7f and a greater concern would be the 11lb rise in this stronger company; she'll do well to follow up.

5/1

4th

9

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Cork

Rosato

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Three-time winner over this trip; has been runner-up twice this year including over C&D; needs a bit more; handles soft; 1lb out of the handicap.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta €98.50
Straight Forecast €89.72
Tricast €2057.15
Trifecta €2676.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Staysound Susie

TOPSPEED:

Li Ban

The Irish Sun:

Miracle Beauty

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Staysound Susie

POSTDATA:

Staysound Susie