September 20 / 14.52 Gowran Park

14.52

Yielding To Soft

Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £29256.2
  • 1m 1f 100y
  • 14 runners
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Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
11 (1)
Faiyum

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 112 BF

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas maiden on testing ground in March and followed up in a Killarney conditions race (gd) in May, both 1m; was then runner-up to recent Group 2 winner Barnavara in a Naas Group 3 over 1m2.5f; this shorter trip will suit better and handles this ground so a leading player.
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7

(1)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

14:42 Leopardstown

Faiyum

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made all on heavy ground in Group 3 event at Gowran last autumn; hasn't reproduced that level of form this term, although solid runs in a pair of Curragh Group 3's and most recently only caught close home after having gone clear in Naas fillies Listed eight days ago on favoured soft ground; likely quicker ground here not in her favour but has her chance at the weights.

5/2

8th

2

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

15:50 Gowran Park

Faiyum

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Made all on heavy ground when winning this by 7l last year; below par (odds-on) when fourth to Sindria over C&D in May; back from nearly four months off when half a length in front of that rival at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding), having led.

9/4

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-665U

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; won three races last year including a Listed and Group 3 in France over a furlong further than this; has faced some stiff tasks this year but run creditably at times; unseated early at the Curragh last week; handles testing ground; considered.
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2nd

2

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Higher Leaves

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of three runners for yard; won three races last year including a Listed and Group 3 in France over a furlong further than this; has faced some stiff tasks this year but run creditably at times; unseated early at the Curragh last week; handles testing ground; considered.

6/1

2

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Higher Leaves

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive at the backend of last season with Listed and Group 3 wins in France; first two runs this year were highly ambitious; held by One Look on C&D running in July; hooded now.

16/1

1

(2)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Higher Leaves

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive at the backend of last season with Listed and Group 3 wins in France; overfaced when set a tough task in the Group 1 Prix Ganay on seasonal return and similar story on latest in the Pretty Polly over C&D; drop in class a plus but softer ground would be preferable.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Was an impressive debut maiden winner over 1m (gd) at the Curragh in June; this is a significant step up in class on much softer ground so others make more appeal.
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9th

6

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Shes A Nation

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Impressive 5l Curragh maiden winner over 1m (good) on debut last June; 10l third in heavy-ground C&D Group 3 next time out; trailed in last of 10 on seasonal return in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy) but was reportedly showing signs of being in season; tongue tie now goes on; could improve for return to a sounder surface.

20/1

10th

7

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Shes A Nation

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

An impressive maiden winner over C&D in June; coped well with step up in class and far softer ground when 10l third to Faiyum at Gowran Park lto; off 195 days; down in trip; progressive type but likely to struggle to turn the tables with Faiyum off 3lb better terms.

20/1

3rd

13

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Shes A Nation

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Was an impressive debut maiden winner over 1m (gd) at the Curragh in June; this is a significant step up in class on much softer ground so others make more appeal.

25/1

Form: 28-848 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year including the valuable Gowran Classic over C&D; some solid runs in defeat in Listed company since but has been below form all three starts this term; visor retained.
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6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

1st

3

(12)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Fleur De Chine

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dual winner last year including the valuable Gowran Classic over 1m2f; well below best in light 4yo campaign, most recently in Group 3 at same venue last month; blinkers replace visor here and tries this trip for the first time (jockey booking encouraging).

12/1

Form: 322604

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; a heavy ground winner over 1m4f in France last year; runner-up in Group 3 Munster Oaks and Listed Martin Molony Stakes this year but has been below that level the last thrice and has to return to it.
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6th

2

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

15:52 Gowran Park

Lemsairbat

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Record of 0-14 for current yard but her form in Listed races this term is encouraging; finished second over C&D in May (0.5l in front of Subsonic); another positive third over 1m4f at Pontefract last time; the fact Browne McMonagle rides her ahead of Star Performer is a big boost to her chances.

4/1

3rd

6

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:05 Pontefract

Lemsairbat

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Record of 0-13 for current yard but her 2026 Listed form (over shorter) is encouraging, including as regards this step back up to 1m4f; stable had a great week at Royal Ascot; this may be the time to catch her.

5/1

Form: -02356

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; maiden winner as a 2yo was later second in a Group 3; the best of her five runs this term was when second in the Gowran Classic over C&D in June; has to rebound from two lesser runs.
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15th

9

(15)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

And So To Bed

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group-placed 2yo winner hasn't progressed as expected, third in 1m2f Group 3 here over the summer her better effort; plenty to find.

25/1

6th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

And So To Bed

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; maiden winner as a 2yo was later second in a Group 3; the best of her five runs this term was when second in the Gowran Classic over C&D in June; has to rebound from two lesser runs.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Curragh

And So To Bed

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ended last season with second to the classy Whirl in a Group 3 (1m, soft) here; back to that level of form when beaten neck by a stablemate in valuable Gowran conditions event in June but two runs since leave her with a fair bit to find here; cheekpieces added.

20/1

Form: 741 CD

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; showed improved form to win a C&D maiden on soft on third start back in June; will have to step up a fair bit on that form on return but is proven in conditions so not ruled out
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7th

12

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Offshore Bay

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Third runner for yard; showed improved form to win a C&D maiden on soft on third start back in June; will have to step up a fair bit on that form on return but is proven in conditions so not ruled out

16/1

9

(1)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

16:40 Gowran Park

Offshore Bay

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Last month's C&D fourth a step in the right direction although more needed to play a leading role here.

12/1

8th
9 (12)
Deressa

10/1

Form: 4-1164 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win a C&D maiden on return and followed up back at this course in a conditions race next time; was below form in the Gowran Classic since but was fourth in a 1m4f Listed race over 1m4f here in July; visor added and handles testing ground so considered.
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1st

1

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Deressa

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Ex-Dermot Weld filly made an underwhelming start for this yard in a Curragh handicap (1m2f, good) last month; should be sharper now but has to prove she stays this far; tongue tie and visor go on.

13/2

19th

7

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Deressa

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Ex-Dermot Weld, won her first two starts last season, both at Gowran over a slightly shorter trip than this; highly tried later in the season; interesting recruit to this yard.

10/1

10th

12

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Deressa

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

All five runs this season have been at Gowran, winning twice over 1m2f and not beaten fair into fourth in 1m4f Listed; didn't count back in trip on latest when visor tried (now replaced by usual cheekpieces); return to 1m4f may suit but stablemate Romzina may have stronger claims.

16/1

22/1

Form: 0-2028

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f conditions race in France last year and has been placed in Listed company twice since; was poor in a German Group 3 when last seen and seems to be her yard's second-string on Irish debut.
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15th

11

(14)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Zora

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a 1m2f conditions race in France last year (soft) and twice placed at Listed level at 10.5f and 1m1f; never involved in a Gowran Group 3 (9.5f, heavy) on debut for this yard; cheekpieces now reached for and Foley prefers her stablemate.

22/1

15th

11

(14)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Zora

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a 1m2f conditions race in France last year (soft) and twice placed at Listed level at 10.5f and 1m1f; never involved in a Gowran Group 3 (9.5f, heavy) on debut for this yard; cheekpieces now reached for and Foley prefers her stablemate.

22/1

10th
3 (8)
Lady Lunette

22/1

Form: 036201 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Four wins including a 1m maiden at this track on soft; got off the mark for the season when winning the Connacht Oaks at Sligo last time; has a bit to find in this company.
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1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

11th

5

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Lady Lunette

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: R P Cody

Four wins including 1m2f Sligo fillies handicap in August; never sighted in Gowran Group 3 since and remains unproven over this far.

20/1

10/1

Form: 986347

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to her Fairyhouse 6f maiden debut win last year; however, she has run well several times including in a C&D Listed race two starts back; has to rebound from a poor Curragh run; seems yard's first-string.
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18th

9

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Easy Mover

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Has failed to add to her Fairyhouse 6f maiden debut win last year; out of her depth in Group 3 races over further on last two starts; drop in class and trip should help; first time with this headgear pairing.

10/1

11th

10

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Easy Mover

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Hasn't added to her Fairyhouse 6f maiden debut win last year; however, she has run well several times including in a C&D Listed race two starts back; has to rebound from a poor Curragh run; seems yard's first-string.

10/1

7th

5

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Easy Mover

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has been found wanting in Group 3 races this season, latest two runs in Listed company were better but still leaves her a fair bit off the standard required here.

14/1

12th
5 (5)
Purple Lily

4/1

Form: 2533-7 BF

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Smart filly last year; was just beaten by the Oaks winner Ezeliya in a Navan Group 3 before running creditably in the Irish 1000 Guineas and Oaks; a close third in the Group 2 Blandford Stakes on final start; well below that level at Roscommon on return but is the best horse in this race if returning to form; visor added.
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12th

5

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Purple Lily

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Smart filly last year; was just beaten by the Oaks winner Ezeliya in a Navan Group 3 before running creditably in the Irish 1000 Guineas and Oaks; a close third in the Group 2 Blandford Stakes on final start; well below that level at Roscommon on return but is the best horse in this race if returning to form; visor added.

4/1

9

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

19:38 Roscommon

Purple Lily

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Smart filly finished third in last year's Irish Oaks and later in season recorded similar RPR when close third in Group 2 Blandford at the Curragh; not the strongest finisher but the one to beat on seasonal return.

9/4

3rd

9

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Purple Lily

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

midfield, waiting for room under 3f out, went second under 2f out, kept on

3/1

25/1

Form: 579989

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Fairyhouse nursery last year but hasn't added to that tally this term; looks the yard's second-string and has a fair bit to find.
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11th

15

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Nursery winner last season; has repeatedly struggled in Group/Listed races; lowest-rated of three runners for her stable; makes no appeal.

33/1

13th

14

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 6f Fairyhouse nursery last year but hasn't added to that tally this term; looks the yard's second-string and has a fair bit to find.

25/1

11

(7)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Superb pedigree; ordinary juvenile form, winning Fairyhouse nursery; second in a handicap early this season; modest form in Listed races on her last three starts; no apparent chance in this grade

25/1

Form: 7-3331 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; won a C&D maiden in 2024; gained a deserved Listed success at Killarney over 1m last time after some solid runs in defeat at that level; has run well over C&D but the forecast testing ground is a concern.
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12th

7

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Thalara

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Ran well in defeat three times in Listed company in 2025 before bagging a win at that level, the Ruby Stakes at Killarney (1m); was poor in testing ground behind Faiyum when last seen; has to be at her best on return to get involved.

16/1

14th

6

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Thalara

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second runner for yard; won a C&D maiden in 2024; gained a deserved Listed success at Killarney over 1m last time after some solid runs in defeat at that level; has run well over C&D but the forecast testing ground is a concern.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €8.40
Straight Forecast €6.36
Tricast €44.67
Trifecta €46.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Faiyum

POSTDATA:

Lemsairbat

TOPSPEED:

Purple Lily

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Thalara

The Irish Sun:

Faiyum