June 21 / 14.55 Limerick

14.55

Good To Firm

Ballyduane Stud Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Ballyduane Stud Fillies Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 51-111 CD

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six of her eight wins have been at Dundalk, landing a four-timer there over 6f when last seen in March; won C&D handicap in the past but will do well to overcome a career-high mark returning to grass.
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10th

11

(14)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Amemri

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has a better strike rate on AW (7-24); however, capable enough on turf (3-24, placed four times) to have a say in a race like this. best of three starts on turf this year when second over 1m at Limerick in April.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Amemri

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Three-time turf winner won this race last year (Anvika third); back to form when recording a 10th career win at Dundalk in March; runner-up over C&D (yielding; form has worked out well) on penultimate; troubled passage last time at Down Royal; wouldn't want it too soft.

7/1

10th

10

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Amemri

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth career win at Dundalk in March; has won three times on turf and finished runner-up of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) on latest when just in front of Minaun View; player.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0221-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
All four runs on AW at Dundalk; built on pair of runner-up finishes when landing 6f maiden there in November; 204-day absence to overcome on turf/handicap debut; first try at this trip.
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2nd

1

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Aviatrice

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Unlucky a few times on turf last year, but won three times at Dundalk, notably when beating subsequent Group 2 winner Jancis in a Listed contest over this trip; favourite/joint favourite all three outings in premier handicaps this term, twice running well at the Curragh over 6f/7f; mark remains 7lb lower than AW rating; doesn't usually lead, but can race handily.

5/2

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Aviatrice

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has won three times on the AW including a 1m Listed race at Dundalk last November; nearly took advantage of a lower turf mark when third on return in a 6f handicap at this track, but was below that form since at Cork; has to rebound.

10/1

10th

9

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Aviatrice

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk, the second occasion a fillies' Listed contest over 1m; posted a cracking seasonal return at the Curragh (6f, good) last time when a 0.75l third, behind winner Headmaster; retains same mark, 7lb below AW one; big player.

15/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -26625 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner; took a 7f handicap on this card last year; long-priced second of 20 at the Curragh (1m, good) in May; completely missed break when fifth over C&D 10 days ago, beaten 2l; in the mix.
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6th

12

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Anvika

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Not the easiest to win with, as record of 1-24 on turf illustrates; however, is now 2lb below that sole success and not beaten far in fillies' handicaps over C&D on penultimate or at Limerick on latest; place chance.

14/1

3rd

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Anvika

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024 at this course (7f); third to Amemri in this race last year; standout effort last term a fine second in premier fillies' handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good to yielding); best run of the season at that venue eight days ago (1m1f, soft; Spanish Temptress fourth) when a staying-on third after a slow start; player.

7/2

3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024; standout effort last year a fine second in premier fillies' handicap at this venue (1m, good to yielding); 5lb lower here but hard to fancy on this season's efforts and testing conditions also a worry.

33/1

Form: 4248-0 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Experienced handicapper with two wins on good ground last summer at 1m; recent hurdles form a bit underwhelming; never figured over 1m1f at Leopardstown on latest but chance if near her best.
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7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

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5th
3 (10)
Mallavelly

5/1

Form: 430-17 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in nine turf starts for Jane Chapple-Hyam; off the mark on yard debut in 1m Dundalk maiden in first-time hood and tongue-tie but career-high mark told on handicap return at Cork (7f); hood disgarded back up in trip.
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3rd

3

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Mallavelly

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Three wins last season, including handicaps at Leopardstown (1m, good to firm) and Tipperary (7.5f, good); out of her depth in a Group 3 on seasonal debut; below form on soft at Leopardstown; much more like it on quick going over 7f here last time, chasing home one of the stars of the season, Meriden, who has won a Listed race to complete a five-timer; strong chance.

13/8

2nd

9

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Mallavelly

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Won three times last year, an AW maiden (1m) plus handicaps at Leopardstown (1m) and Tipperary (7.5f); outclassed in a Group 3 on return and probably found the ground too soft since; can do better on this faster ground.

8/1

7th

2

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins here and Tipperary and ended season with a fine third in a premier handicap at this venue (Bella Isabella, seventh); sights lowered again after a 1m Group 3 bid here on return; definite chance.

11/2

Form: 6888-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won twice for James Ferguson, including on good to firm; lost form after a respectable run in the Sandringham Handicap last June; looked in need of the run over C&D on Irish debut 10 days ago; 9lb lower than her career-high mark; could go well.
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8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won twice when trained in UK over approx' 7f including on AW; last three runs have been over 1m2.5f; placed at Down Royal and this track either side of a poor run here; a chance if as effective back at a mile.

17/2

1

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Dual winner including on AW in UK; decent runs in defeat first three runs for this yard but below form over C&D last time; that was a premier handicap so can do better in this grade.

9/1

12

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner when trained in UK; was just denied over this trip at Down Royal last time on third start for this yard; up 1lb and can run well.

10/1

Form: 17-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Justify made a winning debut over 6f at Dundalk in November; the form of that race hasn't worked out; well beaten in two starts since, including on handicap debut at the Curragh four weeks ago.
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4

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Laytown

Eyema Candy Girl

11st 13lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won 6f maiden at Dundalk last November on belated debut last November; no better than fourth since then; closely matched with Dontspoilasale on a recent AW clash.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Eyema Candy Girl

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced mare won 6f maiden here on belated debut last November but hasn't really built on that, proving a weak finisher at 7f on turf this summer; looks to have a bit to find.

8/1

5

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

13:32 Limerick

Eyema Candy Girl

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Dundalk 6f maiden on debut last year; however, hasn't matched that form in three starts since, including two handicaps this term; needs a return to best.

8/1

Form: 6-230

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has shown potential in reaching the money twice at Dundalk; made no impression on her turf/handicap debut over 7f at the Curragh last month; this is a drop in class so a market watch is advised nonetheless.
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2

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Beautiful Affair

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice placed in course maidens here at the beginning of the year at 7f-1m; reasonable form in handicaps and ran with credit on her last three maiden starts; might not be far away.

8/1

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Beautiful Affair

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice placed in Dundalk maidens at the beginning of the year at 7f-1m; reasonable form in handicaps and placed in maidens on her last two starts; handles soft ground and might not be far away if reproducing the form of last week's Bellewstown third.

16/1

3rd

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:05 Bellewstown

Beautiful Affair

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice placed in Dundalk maidens at the beginning of the year at 7f-1m; some reasonable handicap runs more recently; fair effort on heavy when third in Gowran maiden (9.5f) last time; player.

9/1

33/1

Form: 75-240

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best turf effort came on debut at Gowran over 9.5f (good); ran respectable in defeat at Dundalk early in the year; tailed off last time at Down Royal on handicap debut last month; hooded now.
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15th

11

(17)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Colugo

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose maiden; multiple placed efforts on the AW but 0-7 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; heavy defeat back on the Flat at Leopardstown on latest; others preferred.

33/1

15th

10

(14)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Colugo

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-16 on the Flat, six on the turf; consistent on the AW during the winter and failed to make an impact in three hurdle runs since; ground a question mark; off ten days since finishing eighth in Listowel maiden hurdle.

20/1

8th

2

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:47 Listowel

Colugo

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Modest maiden on the level; keen-goer needs this run to get a handicap mark.

200/1

Form: 514-08 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip last November; led until near the final furlong when eighth of 20 at the Curragh on latest; has a few lengths to find with Anvika on that run but still respected.
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9

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

18:22 Tipperary

Touch The Sound

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Dundalk 1m maiden winner in November; seems to have lost her way this year and was a beaten favourite at Limerick when last seen in June.

10/1

10th

8

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Touch The Sound

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip last November; led until near the final furlong when eighth of 20 at the Curragh on latest; has a few lengths to find with Anvika on that run but still respected.

6/1

Form: 3-4U40

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
One of three for the yard; has shown ability in three starts on the AW but has regressed completely on turf; 1m4f was too far at the Curragh on latest but she's hard to fancy.
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1st

5

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mveve

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has shown ability on AW (placing in two 7f maidens); solid 7f handicap fourth here last month but regressed in maidens since, including when one place behind Coulsty Exchange last week; visor is now reached for.

7/2

8th

12

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mveve

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has shown ability in five AW starts (placing in two C&D maidens); solid C&D handicap fourth last month but behind Royal Impact in C&D maiden nine days later; first-time hood needs to help.

8/1

11th

11

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Mveve

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for the yard; has shown ability in three starts on the AW but has regressed completely on turf; 1m4f was too far at the Curragh on latest but she's hard to fancy.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta €49.10
Straight Forecast €111.79
Tricast €565.41
Trifecta €101.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anvika

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Aviatrice

The Irish Sun:

Aviatrice

TOPSPEED:

Anvika

POSTDATA:

Anvika