August 24 / 15.25 Naas

15.25

Good

Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 12 runners
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Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -34153

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare won over 7f at Fairyhouse last term and over the same trip at the Curragh on third start this season; not a bad run when fifth in a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown; had to wait for a gap before staying on for third behind Sky Majesty and Carla Ridge in a C&D Listed race a month ago; winner may again have the upper hand.
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9th

3

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Bellaphina

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Irish mare who landed a Curragh handicap in June; has reached the frame in Listed races at Naas (6f, yielding) and Newbury (7f, good to soft) since but needs more to win in this grade.

40/1

7

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Bellaphina

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Irish mare who landed a Curragh handicap in June; seemed to run well in Listed grade on penultimate start but failed to back up that form latest; balance of form leaves her with difficult task.

16/1

1

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Bellaphina

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Progressive mare won over 7f at Fairyhouse last term and over the same trip at the Curragh on third start this season; not a bad run when fifth in a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown; had to wait for a gap before staying on for third behind Sky Majesty and Carla Ridge in a C&D Listed race a month ago; winner may again have the upper hand.

14/1

Form: -45225 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won three handicaps last season, including the Sovereign Path over 7f at Leopardstown's Irish Champions fixture; solid form this season, including second to Bellaphina (rec 11lb) in a 7f Curragh handicap before career-best in finishing a neck second in a Leopardstown Group 3; failed to match that form when unplaced favourite for a 7f Listed race at Cork ten days ago.
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2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dance Night Andday

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season including this event off 93 (beating Gleneagle Bay a head); career-best when beaten a neck in Group 3 Brownstown Stakes over C&D in July, well below best when dropped in trip latest; one to consider.

8/1

2

(11)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Dance Night Andday

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season, including the Sovereign Path over 7f at Leopardstown's Irish Champions fixture; solid form this season, including second to Bellaphina (rec 11lb) in a 7f Curragh handicap before career-best in finishing a neck second in a Leopardstown Group 3; failed to match that form when unplaced favourite for a 7f Listed race at Cork ten days ago.

9/1

5th

3

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:52 Cork

Dance Night Andday

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Unlucky not to get her head in front again this term after an eyecatching second in a Curragh handicap before a neck defeat in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time out recording a career best; looks like a big each-way player again.

4/1

Form: -46372 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Handicap winner over 6f for Charlie Fellowes last year; decent form for Joseph O'Brien without winning; third in a 5f Listed race at this venue in May and a career-best when second in a 7f Listed contest at Cork ten days ago, with favourite Dance Night Andday close-up in fifth; drop in trip may suit.
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8th

8

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gutsy Girl

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for stable; yet to win for this yard but has run well in defeat; best effort a head second in a 7f Listed at Cork in August (7f, good); not as good dropped to 6f last twice and now drops in trip again; has won on AW but McMonagle prefers stablemate.

16/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Gutsy Girl

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Handicap winner over 6f for Charlie Fellowes last year; decent form for Joseph O'Brien without winning; third in a 5f Listed race at Naas in May; career-best when second in a 7f Listed contest at Cork in August; another solid display in a Group 3 at Naas; 2l to find with Carla Ridge.

7/2

3

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Gutsy Girl

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Handicap winner over 6f for Charlie Fellowes last year; decent form for Joseph O'Brien without winning; third in a 5f Listed race at this venue in May and a career-best when second in a 7f Listed contest at Cork ten days ago, with favourite Dance Night Andday close-up in fifth; drop in trip may suit.

12/1

Form: 526271

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner (all at 5f) whose most significant success came in a Listed race at Deauville two weeks ago; probably vulnerable over a near-6f trip at this level.
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5th

11

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Miss Attitude

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Channon

She divided Washington Heights and Jm Jungle in a York Listed race (5f, good to firm) last July and later won at that level in France but, even allowing for having a fitness edge, she has to raise her game to win today.

25/1

4th

7

(12)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Miss Attitude

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Made good progress last summer, notably when beating male opposition in a 5f Listed event at Deauville in August; shaped nicely in a good 5f handicap at Southwell on her return to action two weeks ago; strong claims.

100/30

7th

3

(6)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Miss Attitude

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

She made a winning seasonal debut in a Class 3 handicap over C&D 12 months ago; found some improvement in the second half of that campaign, including a Listed win in France last August (5f, good); looks high in the weights ahead of her return to action.

16/1

Form: 43-504 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole success was when beating the smart She's Quality in a 5f Curragh maiden at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; not at her best on her first two outings at this level this season; better when fourth behind Sky Majesty here last month; no strong reason why she should reverse the form.
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1st

9

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Navassa Island

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Just 1-20 but has been kept in quality company for most of her career, placed several times in Group 3 and Listed company; will have to find improvement to take this.

12/1

2nd

4

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Navassa Island

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole success was when beating the smart She's Quality in a 5f maiden here at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; not at her best this season, though managed a fair fourth at Naas three starts ago; held by Carla Ridge.

14/1

Form: /7-166

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Seventh of 13 in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas; back from 352-day absence to win 1m Killarney maiden in May; failed to build on that when unplaced in a 1m Listed race at Navan in June; not disgraced in sixth in a 7f Group 2 event at the Curragh last time; first attempt below 7f now, may find a few too speedy for her.
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7

(2)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Queen Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Highly-tried filly with just a Killarney maiden win to her name but only denied by narrowest margin in Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary in August (yielding) and wasn't disgraced when under 5l off winner in Group 1 Matron Stakes over C&D last month; place claims.

13/2

3

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Leopardstown

Queen Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

Seventh of 13 behind Fallen Angel in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas; back from long absence to win 1m Killarney maiden in May; ran her best race of the season when a short head second in a Group 3 event over a little shorter than this at Tipperary 13 days ago.

33/1

6

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Queen Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: K J Condon

Seventh of 13 in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas; back from long absence to win 1m Killarney maiden in May; failed to build on that when unplaced in a 1m Listed race at Navan in June; not disgraced in sixth in a 7f Group 2 event at the Curragh; found 6f inadequate at Naas last Sunday; may do better now.

8/1

Form: -24416 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 104207

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at very short odds in 1m AW maiden in February; has run some excellent races in defeat in Group company, notably when 50-1 second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas; failed to replicate that form when dropped to 7f in the Jersey Stakes; dropped away after making a lot of the running in a 7f Group 3 last time; had smart form over 6f at two.
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8th

1

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

California Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual AW winner; stand-out turf display was her second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas (City Of Memphis fifth); failed to go on from that run last season, and now 0-15 on turf; struggled in race won by Celestial Orbit here early last month; better effort before fading into fourth behind City Of Memphis on latest.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

California Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual AW winner; stand-out turf display was her second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas (City Of Memphis fifth); failed to go on from that run last season, and now 0-14 on turf; pleasing return to action when landing 1m conditions race at Dundalk; held by Princess Child on last month's Curragh running.

12/1

9th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

California Dreamer

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Dual winner on the AW who has ran some cracking races in defeat; standout effort when 2.25l second to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas over C&D in May; didn't go on from that run last season but made a smooth return to action when landing 1m conditions race at Dundalk easily 28 days ago; first-time visor applied; soft ground a worry.

8/1

Form: 1-4302 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won Navan maiden (6f, good) on the second of her two juvenile starts and ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings this season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; played up in the stalls here a month ago and started slowly, did well in the circumstances to get within 3/4l of the strong-travelling winner Sky Majesty.
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6th

4

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Carla Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings last season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty was promising, and she ended the campaign with a stylish career-best in winning a 6f Curragh Listed race by 10l; can prosper at this trip.

5/1

1st

6

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Carla Ridge

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Navan maiden on the second of two juvenile starts; ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings this season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty gives her a big chance; excuse offered (badly hampered mid-race) after disappointing handicap run here last time/

11/4

19th

2

(22)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Carla Ridge

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Navan maiden on the second of two juvenile starts; ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings this season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty gives her a big chance.

14/1

Form: -11060 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
5f Dundalk Listed winner last season; has added two more Listed wins to her record this season, at Cork (6f, good) and Chelmsford (6f, AW); struggled in the Commonwealth Cup; not at her best the C&D event won by Sky Majesty; never counted in a Group 3 at the Curragh.
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12th

9

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lady With The Lamp

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard and preferred by McMonagle; three-time Listed winner including over C&D last October; won another Listed at Chelmsford (6f) in May; out of form on turf recently but return to AW a big plus and nicely drawn; cheekpieces go on.

10/1

15th

15

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Lady With The Lamp

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

5f Dundalk Listed winner last season; has added two more Listed wins to her record this season, at Cork (6f, good) and Chelmsford (6f, AW); struggled in the Commonwealth Cup and not at her best in Group 3/Listed races since.

50/1

10

(3)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Lady With The Lamp

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

5f Dundalk Listed winner last season; has added two more Listed wins to her record this season, at Cork (6f, good) and Chelmsford (6f, AW); struggled in the Commonwealth Cup; not at her best the C&D event won by Sky Majesty; never counted in a Group 3 at the Curragh.

12/1

Form: 11-381 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 3-3 last year, including a Group 3 at Ayr (6f, good to firm) and Group 2 at Chantilly (6f, heavy); below best at Chelmsford on seasonal debut; faced a tough task in the Commonwealth Cup and emerged with credit, finishing eighth but second in her group of six; justified favouritism over C&D a month ago and can uphold form with a trio who completed the frame.
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15th

8

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Sky Majesty

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Listed/Group 3 wins at Naas last summer (6f, yielding/good) then unplaced in two Group 1s; underwhelming on recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; behind two of these) but those who raced more prominently were favoured and she could improve for that run; versatile ground-wise; key player.

9/4

6th

9

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Sky Majesty

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has come up short in Group 1 attempts, including last two appearances; record when racing below that level on turf is unblemished (5-5) and features Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 wins on British, French and Irish soil; strong claims back down in grade.

7/2

8th

16

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Sky Majesty

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Behind a few of these in the Commonwealth Cup but better form since, winning 6f Listed/Group 3 races at Naas; versatile ground-wise; has won five of her seven races and this 3yo filly is in the right hands to continue to improve (trainer won this last year); supplemented for this race at a cost of £20,000 following her impressive win last time; on the shortlist.

9/1

33/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a 6f maiden at Navan in July, staying on powerfully to beat an experienced but limited rival; still looked a bit raw when third of five in a conditions event over C&D; faces a very stiff task.
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12

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Zuheila

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a 6f maiden at Navan in July, staying on powerfully to beat an experienced but limited rival; still looked a bit raw when third of five in a conditions event over C&D; faces a very stiff task.

33/1

5

(2)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Zuheila

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Well-related Blue Point filly who defied inexperience to make a winning debut at Navan 22 days ago, staying on powerfully to beat Washington Street by 0.5l; looks sure to improve but needs to on the bare form; should make a bold bid.

9/4

1st

12

(10)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:05 Navan

Zuheila

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Blue Point half-sister to 5f-7f winner Zarzyni (inc 2yo; RPR 108); dam 5f winner (inc AW 2yo; 85), sister to Listed-placed 5f/7f winner Zabarajad, from family of French 1,000 Guineas winner Zalaiyka; well-bred debutante from a yard in fine form so any market strength has to be noted.

100/30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sky Majesty

The Irish Sun:

Zuheila

TOPSPEED:

Vespertilio

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sky Majesty

POSTDATA:

Sky Majesty