May 25 / 14.30 Curragh

14.30

Good

Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £58512.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.05

Form: 21118- C

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Group 1 winner over 6f at two; the best filly at a mile in Europe last year, winning three Group 1 races over the trip, Coronation, Falmouth and Matron Stakes; forgiven a below-par effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; yard hasn't hit top form yet this year but she is the one to beat if close to her best on return.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Porta Fortuna

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Group 1 winner over 6f at two; the best filly at a mile in Europe last year, winning three Group 1 races over the trip, Coronation, Falmouth and Matron Stakes; forgiven a below-par effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; yard hasn't hit top form yet this year but she is the one to beat if close to her best on return.

15/8

1st

1

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Porta Fortuna

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Group 1 winner over 6f at two; the best filly at a mile in Europe last year, winning three Group 1 races over the trip, Coronation, Falmouth and Matron Stakes; forgiven a below-par effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; yard hasn't hit top form yet this year but she is the one to beat if close to her best on return.

15/8

1st

6

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Porta Fortuna

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden clear final 110yds

11/8

2nd
6 (5)
One Look

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9212-1 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Two of her four wins have come at this track, notably the Goffs Million on 2yo debut and C&D Group 3 Park Express Stakes on 2025 return; is certainly worth her place in this grade but needs to find more.
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4th

8

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

One Look

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

C&D Group 3 winner last year, but seems most effective at 1m2f, judged on her placed efforts in the Blandford Stakes and the Prix de l'Opéra; stablemate of City Of Memphis who has the advantage of race fitness.

9/2

5

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:45 Ascot

One Look

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

Won two Group 3s (1m and 1m2f) this term and went close with first-time cheekpieces in Group 1 at Longchamp (1m2f) 13 days ago; strong finish in the latter gives hope for this new trip, even if pedigree is less encouraging.

10/1

4

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One Look

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

Listed winner last season; added the Group 3 Park Express here (1m, good) on return; followed that with a fine second behind Porta Fortuna in the Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes, also here (1m, good); came up short at Royal Ascot; established her stamina with C&D Group 3 win in July and has since been acquired by Wathnan Racing; should be thereabouts.

9/4

11/1

  • Place: £2.75

Form: 3723-3 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Useful sort when trained in the UK but always came up short at Listed and Group 3 level; was beaten 2l by One Look in a C&D Group 3 on yard debut; needs to find more.
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3

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Two good 1m runs at this venue after joining Ger Lyons, 2l third behind One Look in a Group 3 in April and 2 3/4l third behind Porta Fortuna in a Group 2 in June; reported to have suffered heat stress in a C&D Group 3 won by One Look in July; redeemed herself at Gowran; Red Letter is the yard's number one.

12/1

2

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

18:35 Gowran Park

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Often ran well in defeat in good company for Richard Spencer; confirmed a good standard of form with two 1m Curragh runs after joining Ger Lyons, 2l third behind One Look in a Group 3 in April and 2 3/4l third behind Porta Fortuna in a Group 2 in June; reported to have suffered heat stress in a 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh on latest.

13/2

7

(4)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Yet to score in stakes' company but has run well in defeat on multiple occasions, including at 1m2f; shaped like further would suit on her first two starts for Ger Lyons here over 1m, 2l third behind One Look in Park Express and 2.75l third behind Porta Fortuna in Lanwades Stud Stakes (One Look second); place chance at least back at 1m2f.

7/1

Form: 1015-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

4/1

Form: 118-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown 7f maiden winner on debut took the jump to Group 3 company in her stride at the same track next time; wasn't at her best behind Porta Fortuna in the Group 1 Matron Stakes afterwards; posted a fine Gowran Listed run over almost 1m2f on return this term; this trip will suit better so can be closely involved.
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5th

7

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Jancis

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: W McCreery

Smart form in winning her first two races at three; failed to add to her tally last season; posted a career-best to win a 1m1f Group 2 event at Newmarket three weeks ago; has the beating of Francophone on that running; strong contender if she can replicate that form on slower ground; seems ideally suited by a quick surface.

7/2

1st

8

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Jancis

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: W McCreery

Irish mare whose career commenced with two Leopardstown wins, including in Group 3; 0-7 since but has continued to show useful form; unlikely to get back on the scoresheet in this field, however.

14/1

6th
2 (2)
Azada

14/1

Form: /6351- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground 2yo maiden winner ran creditably on return last year in the Irish 1000 Guineas; won a Naas Listed race over this trip on final start last year; has a bit to find on return with most of these rivals.
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4th

2

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Azada

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Naas Listed winner last year and career-best on latest of three runs this term, only outpaced late by 1l winner on first attempt at 1m2f in Group 3 Meadow Court Stakes here last month (good-to-yielding); ground to suit and cheekpieces now tried so one to consider.

5/1

3

(3)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Azada

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

7f maiden winner on heavy and 1m Listed winner on yielding last term; outclassed in a Group 2 on return (behind One Look) but did better back in Listed company when a 3.5l third at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); a bit to find with some of these but rain would help her cause.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Azada

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Heavy ground juvenile maiden winner over 1m at this venue; ran creditably on return last year in the Irish 1000 Guineas; and ended a four-race campaign with a 1m Listed win at Naas; should be better for her reappearance in a Group 2 race at the Curragh and will be more at home in this grade.

13/2

Form: 831-3 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced; Cork maiden winner last year over this trip on third start was third in a Kempton Listed on return behind the smart Soprano; is likely still progressing but needs plenty more up in class.
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7th

7

(4)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Rubies From Burma

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly-raced; Cork maiden winner last year over this trip on third start was third in a Kempton Listed on return behind the smart Soprano; is likely still progressing but needs plenty more up in class.

16/1

7th

7

(4)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Rubies From Burma

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly-raced; Cork maiden winner last year over this trip on third start was third in a Kempton Listed on return behind the smart Soprano; is likely still progressing but needs plenty more up in class.

16/1

3rd

8

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Rubies From Burma

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders early, midfield after 2f

9/1

Form: 11720-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Classy filly in France last year; won a 1m2f Group 2 in France last May and better form when second to the subsequent Group 1 winner Friendly Soul in another Group 2; forgiven a below form run in the Arc' when last seen; considered even though this trip looks a bit sharp.
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9th

3

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Birthe

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of six for yard; Listed and Group 2 winner at around 1m2f on soft and good to soft when trained in France; below that level in first three runs for this stable, including on heavy at Leopardstown latest in cheekpieces (retained) when behind Sharanga; needs more.

16/1

9th

3

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Birthe

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of six for yard; Listed and Group 2 winner at around 1m2f on soft and good to soft when trained in France; below that level in first three runs for this stable, including on heavy at Leopardstown latest in cheekpieces (retained) when behind Sharanga; needs more.

16/1

8

(8)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:26 Leopardstown

Birthe

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart filly in France last year, winning Group 2 Prix Saint-Alary at Chantilly and second in Group 2 Prix Alec Head at Deauville over 1m2f; two runs this term for new yard way below her best, reportedly returning lame last time at Punchestown; cheekpieces now tried.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.20
Straight Forecast €5.18
Tricast €24.90
Trifecta €24.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

One Look

SPOTLIGHT:

Jancis

The Irish Sun:

Azada

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Porta Fortuna

POSTDATA:

One Look