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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4th

1

(7)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Faiyum

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Won three of four starts last season, including a C&D Group 3 by 7l on heavy ground; also placed in a Naas Group 3 on good ground; solid return when a 2.5l third in the 1m Park Express at the Curragh last month; step back up to this trip a plus and should be too good for these, even giving weight away.

4/7

3rd

1

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Faiyum

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a hugely promising campaign last season, landing a Naas maiden and Killarney conditions race impressively before finishing 1.25l second to subsequent Group 1 winner Barnavara in Naas Group 3; finished off with a smart performance in Group 3 at Gowran over extended 1m1f, powering 7l clear (RPR 114); drop in trip no problem and the one to beat on return.

6/4

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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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

2nd

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Lemsairbat

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Poor strike-rate of 1-18 but has run plenty of solid races in defeat, including in Listed company; fine effort on seasonal return when 3l behind Beset in Listed heat at Naas (10.5f, soft); not beaten far when fifth of 12 in Longchamp Listed race latest (10.5f, gd-sft); place chance but overlooked by McMonagle.

4/1

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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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

1st

5

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:11 Killarney

Thalara

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (9.5f, good) last summer on yard debut and ran well in three starts in Listed company earlier this season, latter occasion staying on to grab third in good-class Navan fillies contest over this trip; back from a break and definite place claims again.

9/1

3rd

8

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Thalara

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (9.5f, good) last June on her second start (debut for this stable); no impact in Dundalk Listed in September; impeded inside last furlong on reappearance in Leopardstown Listed (1m, good); good third in 9.5f Gowran Listed last month; each-way contender.

9/1

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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