Curragh Race 2 - Newtownanner Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)
BELLESQUE (2) is proving consistent finishing 1.5L behind the winner when third in the Listed Churchill Stakes at Gowran Park after scoring at Leopardstown. Sets the standard holding leading claims. SO LOVELY (7) chased her home across 1600m before a narrow Goodwood second followed by an authoritative success nine days ago. Main danger. SAMNINA (5) quickened strongly to land a Galway maiden. Promises to relish this longer trip and makes some appeal. BALLYSKEAGH (1) remains unexposed after a determined maiden victory. Shapes as another likely beneficiary of stepping up to 1600m. Not discounted.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 58kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 15 at Roscommon on June 30 over 1508m, 6 len behind Damsel In Distress with 59kg at $5. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Leopardstown on July 16 over 1408m defeating Star Glory carrying 59kg at $2.80. In form and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 16/07/2026 | 16 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | 1:31.08 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | 1:34.28 | - | 13 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 58kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field in the LR CHURCHILL (El Gran Senor) STAKES at Gowran Park on August 7 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Sergei Diaghilev with 57kg at $4.30. Before that won by 0.8 len at Leopardstown on July 16 over 1609m defeating So Lovely carrying 58kg at $2. Sure to go close.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:39.47 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:43.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:30.13 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 in the LR FIRVILLE STAKES at Cork on August 14 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Alwaysanangel carrying 58kg at $26. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Roscommon on June 30 over 1508m defeating Sea Of Rain carrying 57kg at $12. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | 45 | LR F 2 | $86,160.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:23.43 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/15 | 30/06/2026 | 30 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Ben Coen | 57kg | 1:34.28 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 58kg | 1:21.10 | - | 8 |
| 13.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Ibelieveicanfly carrying 58kg at $9. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Leopardstown on July 16 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Bellesque carrying 56kg at $19. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 09/08/2026 | 24 | J F 2 | $60,310.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | R P Whelan | 58kg | 1:22.85 | - | 18 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:43.48 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $69,960.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:23.91 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 58kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 4th of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1408m, 8 len behind Alpha carrying 58kg at $51. Last start won by 0.8 len at Galway on July 28 over 1408m defeating Madam Secretary with 58kg at $5. In form and looks a top chance again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 28/07/2026 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $69,960.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 4th in a small field in the LR CHURCHILL (El Gran Senor) STAKES at Gowran Park on August 7 over 1609m, 4 len behind Sergei Diaghilev carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that won by 3.5 len at Leopardstown on July 23 over 1408m defeating Citrus Springs carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 15 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 57kg | 1:39.47 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $44,820.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | 1:26.78 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 16/07/2026 | 16 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | 1:31.08 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 30/06/2026 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 31 | SELL 2 | $51,700.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 54.5kg | 1:31.65 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | 1:34.53 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Leopardstown on August 20 over 1408m defeating Zenith Blaze with 58kg at $1.40. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Goodwood on July 30 over 1408m, head behind Avalon Queen with 58kg at $1.60. In form and looks a top chance again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $39,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:27.35 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/13 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:27.77 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.57 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:43.48 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 6th of 9 at this track on July 19 over 1408m, 4 len behind Shi Yang with 58kg at $13. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1408m, 5 len behind Ibelieveicanfly carrying 56kg at $6.50. Hard to fault if at her best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | J F 2 | $60,310.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:22.85 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:26.53 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start ran last of 8 at Roscommon on August 18 over 1508m, 11 len behind Emotional Hedging with 57.5kg at $4. Before that won by 1.3 len at Gowran Park on July 25 over 1408m defeating Seaxburh with 55.5kg at $19. Looks tested against this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 24 | SELL 2 | $48,310.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Rory Cleary | 57.5kg | 1:33.29 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2026 | 6 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,080.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 55.5kg | 1:26.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:26.53 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1207m defeating Crayons In The Sky carrying 58kg at $4.30. The race before that ran second last in a small field in the G3 Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown on July 23 over 1408m, 7 len behind Alpha carrying 58kg at $126. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 15/08/2026 | 23 | SELL MDN F 2 | $44,730.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 58kg | 1:12.52 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | 19 | G3 F 2 | $125,490.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 58kg | 1:26.48 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 16 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 57.5kg | 1:41.62 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | SELL 2 | $51,700.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 57kg | 1:31.65 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |