Curragh Race 4 - Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)
MAIRE RUA (10) came from midfield to win the Listed Ingabelle Stakes at Leopardstown over 1408m by 0.5L. Now tests 1609m for the first time while she has twice comfortably accounted for BELLESQUE (3). Leading contender. GOLDEN RING (7) was beaten 2L seventh in the G3 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket tackling 1408m after winning a Dundalk maiden at this distance. Main danger. ISLE OF CAPRI (8) overcame greenness to beat a Group placed rival by 0.5L at Gowran Park on yielding to soft contesting 1609m. Strong claims. MAGNA VICTORIA (9) made up ground from seventh to win on debut at Listowel attempting 1609m and the runner-up since won a maiden. Respect.
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Leopardstown on October 17 over 1609m, head behind City Of Gold carrying 57kg at $2.80. The race before that won by a nose at Naas on October 10 over 1609m on a rain affected track defeating Ted's Turn carrying 58kg at $21. Would have to improve further.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $53,370.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 57kg | 1:49.91 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |
| 1/18 | 10/10/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:47.66 | - | 16 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/17 | 09/09/2026 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:26.20 | - | 15 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | J F 2 | $60,310.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:22.85 | - | 9 |
| 18.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:26.53 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming ran second last of 8 in the G3 Prestige Stakes at Goodwood on August 30 over 1408m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Light Of Dawn with 58kg at $15. Last start 6th of 10 in the LR Ingabelle Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 1408m, 6 len behind Maire Rua carrying 58kg at $15. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | LR F 2 | $175,240.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:26.54 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2026 | 73 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:29.45 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | SELL 2 | $51,700.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:31.65 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | 2 | $37,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 57kg | 1:27.76 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 in the LR Ingabelle Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 1408m, 6 len behind Maire Rua with 58kg at $19. Before that 8th of 10 in the G3 Flame Of Tara Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1609m, 12 len behind Sea Of Rain carrying 58kg at $7.50. Worth including.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | LR F 2 | $175,240.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:26.54 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | G3 F 2 | $125,250.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:39.21 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 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: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 10 in the LR Ingabelle Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 1408m, 10 len behind Maire Rua with 58kg at $41. The run before that ran last in a small field in the G2 Debutante Stakes at this track on August 22 over 1408m, 6 len behind Green Empress with 58kg at $41. Going well. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | LR F 2 | $175,240.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:26.54 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/08/2026 | 30 | G2 F 2 | $230,360.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:25.28 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/07/2026 | 49 | G3 F 2 | $125,490.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:26.48 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:35.36 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 14 at this track on August 9 over 1408m, 6 len behind Ibelieveicanfly carrying 56.5kg at $17. Last start 3rd of 10 at Thurles on October 8 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Silver Kiss carrying 58kg at $4.50. Others read better. Going okay but this might be too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 60 | MDN F 2 | $39,140.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:45.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 09/08/2026 | - | J F 2 | $60,310.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 56.5kg | 1:22.85 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at Punchestown on September 15 over 1609m, 5 len behind The Good Wife carrying 58kg at $29. Looks tested.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:42.79 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 in the G3 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket (Rowley) on October 9 over 1408m, 2 len behind Lola De Valence carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that won by 4 len at Dundalk All Weather on October 2 over 1609m defeating State Of Clarity carrying 58kg at $1.40. Not far away last time. Huge chance on best figures.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $136,120.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:23.55 | 2-2-7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $44,480.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:41.15 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/17 | 09/09/2026 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:26.20 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:13.05 | - | 10 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Gowran Park on September 19 over 1609m defeating Nevermindtherain with 58kg at $2.60. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Leopardstown on August 20 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind So Lovely with 58kg at $12. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:45.66 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/14 | 20/08/2026 | 53 | MDN F 2 | $39,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:27.35 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $69,960.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 1.3 len at Listowel on September 21 over 1609m defeating King Christoph carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 56.5kg | 1:40.53 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len in the LR Ingabelle Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 1408m defeating Timeless Tale with 58kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 in the LR Firville Stakes at Cork on August 14 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Alwaysanangel with 58kg at $2.30. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/09/2026 | 29 | LR F 2 | $175,240.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:26.54 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 36 | LR F 2 | $86,160.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:23.43 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/13 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:30.13 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 12 at Galway on July 28 over 1408m, 6 len behind Samnina with 58kg at $5. Second-up won by a head at Punchestown on September 15 over 1609m defeating Silver Kiss with 58kg at $3. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 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 | 15/09/2026 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:42.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |