Down Royal Race 2 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Fillies Handicap
EMERALD HARMONY (2) is yet to make the frame in four runs since gaining her second flat success with a head-win at Bellewstown during April. Latest fourth of fifteen effort at Cork hinted a return to form and a bold bid is anticipated. SHONEY (4) made all racing third-up getting off the mark with a dominating 4L Tipperary triumph. Will need to bounce back from a disappointing display next time at Curragh. Shortlist. AURORA NOVA (5) placed twice from three starts over course and distance. Feared. MORAL TURPITUDE (1) holds place chances.

Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last start 5th of 9 at Navan on May 17 over 1005m, 7 len behind The Highway Rat with 61kg at $11. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Tipperary on July 3 over 1005m, 6 len behind She's Quality carrying 57kg at $15. Is a second up winner in the past and can improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 318 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:00.88 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 03/07/2024 | 201 | 3U | $37,750.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 57kg | 0:57.19 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 15/12/2023 | 42 | 2 | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | O McSweeney | 57kg | 1:00.02 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
1/14 | 03/11/2023 | 7 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | O McSweeney | 56kg | 0:59.49 | - | 17 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
2/10 | 27/10/2023 | 121 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | O McSweeney | 56.5kg | 0:59.14 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
5/16 | 28/06/2023 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $26,010.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 58kg | 0:59.44 | - | 14 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
4/13 | 16/06/2023 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $27,750.00 | Cork | 1207m | GY | Declan McDonogh | 58kg | 1:14.42 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
3/9 | 30/05/2023 | 13 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | Dylan B McMonagle | 56kg | 0:59.86 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
5/15 | 17/05/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 56kg | 0:59.48 | - | 15 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: P Mcgettigan
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 4th of 15 at Cork on June 13 over 1005m, 1.5 len behind Nouvel Espoir carrying 60.5kg at $7. The run before that ran last in a small field at Tipperary on May 27 over 1005m, 4.5 len behind Sarahmae carrying 60kg at $5. Making headway. Key runner who should run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/15 | 13/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $25,620.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Patrick McGettigan | 60.5kg | 1:00.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
6/6 | 27/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | YS | Patrick McGettigan | 60kg | 0:59.72 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
7/9 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Patrick McGettigan | 56.5kg | 1:00.88 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $45,090.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Patrick McGettigan | 56kg | 0:59.31 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
1/11 | 05/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:01.05 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
8/12 | 16/03/2025 | 144 | HCP 4U | $60,700.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | R M Mulligan | 51kg | 1:18.41 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
9/9 | 23/10/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $21,820.00 | Navan | 1005m | Y | Ben Coen | 62.5kg | 1:02.65 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
6/10 | 05/10/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Patrick McGettigan | 52kg | 0:59.90 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
4/15 | 28/09/2024 | 43 | HCP 3U | $90,910.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GY | R M Mulligan | 53.5kg | 0:59.03 | - | 14 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
2/13 | 16/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3 | $20,390.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | Patrick McGettigan | 63kg | 0:57.65 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 09/08/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good Firm | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 0:58.16 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: P A Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 8 at Wolverhampton on April 5 over 1207m, 7 len behind Orchid carrying 59kg at $10. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at Carlisle on May 20 2024 over 1005m, head behind Englemere carrying 58kg at $7.50. Looks tested this line-up.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 05/04/2025 | 197 | HCP F 3U | $20,320.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:13.02 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
9/9 | 20/09/2024 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $34,250.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 1:09.74 | - | 6 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
5/7 | 03/09/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP F 2 | $37,480.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:12.66 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 20/08/2024 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,370.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:14.38 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
5/11 | 31/07/2024 | 16 | WFA F 2 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 0:56.22 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 15/07/2024 | 26 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | William Buick | 59.5kg | 0:59.83 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
22/24 | 19/06/2024 | 15 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 0:59.60 | - | 7 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
1/11 | 04/06/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 1:01.76 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
2/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 0:59.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |

Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th of 14 at Curragh on June 4 over 1005m, 7 len behind Gazelle D'or carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 4.5 len at Tipperary May 27 over 1005m defeating Memphis Rose with 58.5kg at $3.30. Has ability and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/14 | 04/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 54.5kg | 1:00.13 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
1/11 | 27/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $23,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | YS | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 0:59.77 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
2/7 | 04/05/2025 | 81 | APP MDN F 3U | $20,810.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:16.12 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
4/7 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:01.10 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J A Powell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 23 at Curragh on June 4 over 1307m, 2.5 len behind Saturn Seven with 59.5kg at $41. The run before that 18th of 20 at Navan on April 26 over 1005m, slow going 9 len behind Beano Power carrying 62kg at $15. Strong contender on her best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/23 | 04/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $35,470.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 59.5kg | 1:17.18 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
18/20 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 62kg | 1:02.03 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 05/04/2025 | 223 | HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 62kg | 1:01.51 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
18/22 | 25/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Naas | 1005m | GY | Jack Kearney | 61kg | 1:00.40 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
8/21 | 17/08/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke McAteer | 59.5kg | 1:10.96 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
6/9 | 06/07/2024 | 15 | HCP F 3U | $40,760.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 51.5kg | 1:11.98 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 21/06/2024 | 7 | HCP F 3U | $40,760.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 51.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
1/17 | 14/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Gary Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:13.21 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
2/18 | 30/05/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:18.44 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
11/16 | 18/05/2024 | 3 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Hugh Horgan | 56kg | 1:13.46 | - | 16 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
3/13 | 15/05/2024 | 21 | CLM 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60kg | 1:16.61 | - | 16 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |