July 20 / 13.55 Curragh

13.55

Good

Mongey Communications Irish EBF Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £12677.69
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Mongey Communications Irish EBF Fillies Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

Form: 321140 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat at Dundalk during the winter; deserved her win at that venue in March and backed that up by beating today's rival Declaree at Gowran; last two races have been over further and may appreciate the return to the trip at which her two wins have been gained
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6th

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, culminating in C&D premier handicap success off 85; pick of this season's form when chasing home a progressive all-the-way 3yo winner at the Curragh (good-to-firm); okay Galway effort on latest under top-weight, so has to enter calculations.

15/2

5th

1

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year; fourth in this race last year; career best when winning a competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; uneven form this season; most recent run, when second in a six-runner contest at the Curragh, gives her a fighting chance.

9/1

2nd

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago.

7/1

4/1

Form: 14-452 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m at Dundalk on the first of two starts at two for Halford/Collins team last winter; best run for this stable so far when second in a 20-runner event over C&D last month; tongue-tie on now; leading chance with Nicola Burns claiming 7lb.
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5

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Empress Artemis

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Debut course winner (1m); solid form on turf this year; won at Bellewstown (1m, good) in August; sound effort in defeat off revised mark in 1m premier handicap at Leopardstown; can go well but this trip might be a touch sharp.

7/1

Form: 160728 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January; best turf run came when second in a middle-distance handicap at Roscommon in May; below that form in a similar event at the same venue early this month.
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14

(29)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Vierson

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

AW winner; fair placed form on Flat; not beaten far in fifth at Killarney last time and handled soft ground on that occasion.

14/1

1

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Vierson

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

AW maiden winner in January; second in 1m2f handicap at Roscommon in May and third at the Curragh in July (1m); soft ground perhaps no help last time; possibilities.

8/1

7th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Vierson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won a 1m fillies' maiden at Dundalk in January; best turf run came when second in a middle-distance handicap at Roscommon in May; probably more effective over a bit further than this.

12/1

Form: 0060-5 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back course wins in maiden and handicap company in 2023 are her only victories in 35 races; again showed a liking for this track last year and when fifth of 23 at 50-1 on seasonal debut.
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5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

15/2

Form: 5-18 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Some promise on her debut over 7f at this track last summer; won a 7f Gowran maiden on heavy on seasonal debut; flopped when favourite on handicap debut over C&D eight weeks ago, leaving her with plenty to prove.
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10th

2

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.

13/2

3rd

3

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Gowran maiden winner ended last season with two fair efforts in Listed company; tailed off on return when sent off favourite for 7f Naas handicap 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

11th

2

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Varshini

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ended last season with two runs in Listed races; this is more realistic; the stable often gets the season off to a good start.

8/1

Form: 274569

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Useful AW form; much-improved when strong-finishing fourth in a Group 3 over C&D in April; failed to stay 1m2f at Navan next time; twice unplaced in Listed races since then; now dropped into handicap company for the first time off reduced mark and with blinkers fitted and capable 7lb claimer up.
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11th

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win has come in an AW maiden in February 2025 but has run well in defeat in Listed and Group 3 company at times since; however, has been poor on her last two starts and needs a major revival.

40/1

7th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:40 Gowran Park

Spicy Margarita

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Robson De Aguiar

One of two for trainer; sole success came in a 3yo Dundalk maiden early last year; didn't run a bad race in a Curragh Listed contest in June when just 1.75l behind the winner (1m, good); out of her depth in a Curragh Group 3 last week; has the rating to be involved at this level.

7/1

8th

7

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole success came in a 3yo Dundalk maiden early last year; 0-10 in stakes races and yet to trouble the judge, though was only 1.75l behind the winner in a 1m Listed race here on latest (good); more needed upped in trip and grade.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-0009 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
C&D handicap winner last October off 74 before a good fourth in a Listed event at Naas brought her to a mark of 92; has been struggling in handicaps as a result; back down to 81, but may continue to struggle unless first-time blinkers do the trick.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

Form: 8315-5 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on AW at 1m; sole win on turf came over 6f at Naas in 2021 off a mark of 51; potentially interesting now after a bright start to the season at Fairyhouse, stayed on well form off the pace in a 7f contest to finish fifth of 16.
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7th

3

(17)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Darkdeserthighway

9st 13lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner but sole turf success came back in 2021; best run for some time when just failing to get up in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap last month (not clear run); again didn't get the clearest of runs at Roscommon 12 days later when fourth in a 1m2f claimer won by Hexagonal; considerably better off with that rival here back in handicap company.

11/2

4th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; despite negatives attached to her turf record and a hefty burden, holds a definite chance on her second in a 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown 12 days ago.

11/2

2nd

12

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; ran on well over 7f at Naas latest, beaten just 2l; step up in trip a plus on that evidence and runs off the same mark; place chance.

11/1

Form: 7-5020

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Useful form in nurseries for Jessica Harrington and also second in a valuable sales race at this venue; went close over C&D in May on final start for Harrington; needs to bounce back after a poor run in a valuable 7f event here three weeks ago on stable debut.
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9th

9

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Gloriously Glam

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Four-time winner; claimed out of McGuinness yard for E10,000 after finishing 1/2l second to Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer last month; failed to make her presence felt on stable debut at Galway; noteworthy jockey booking now.

6/1

10th
4 (5)
Declaree

9/2

Form: 01-281

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Front-running winner of an ordinary 7f Dundalk maiden last November; again tried to make all over 1m at Gowran on her seasonal/handicap debut, but was readily picked off by Pink Oxalis; faded tamely when a warm favourite at Roscommon; made amends with a front-running 7f win at Gowran five weeks ago; up 5lb, may remain competitive
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8

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Declaree

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner on the AW and doubled her tally when making most over 7f at Gowran in June (7f, soft); essentially 4lb lower here with Rory Mulligan claiming 7lb and her Curragh run two months ago was too bad to be true.

10/1

10th

4

(5)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Declaree

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Front-running winner of an ordinary 7f Dundalk maiden last November; again tried to make all over 1m at Gowran on her seasonal/handicap debut, but was readily picked off by Pink Oxalis; faded tamely when a warm favourite at Roscommon; made amends with a front-running 7f win at Gowran five weeks ago; up 5lb, may remain competitive

9/2

5

(1)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Declaree

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Front-running winner of an ordinary 7f Dundalk maiden last November; again tried to make all over 1m at this venue on her seasonal/handicap debut, but was readily picked off by a wide-margin winner; faded tamely when a warm favourite at Roscommon; capable of better.

6/1

Non-runners

Dawn Spirit

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Payout
Straight Forecast €21.38
Tricast €173.29

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Declaree

SPOTLIGHT:

Empress Artemis

The Irish Sun:

Dawn Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Gloriously Glam

POSTDATA:

Declaree