Down Royal Race 8 - Bluegrass Mare Prepare Mares Flat Race
BELLADABALL (1) made a positive start to her career when third of seventeen in a Fairyhouse flat race back in December. Short absence since but average improvement will see her thereabouts on this occasion. SURFIN USA (9) managed a distant second on only racecourse appearance 586 days ago. Interesting that powerful connections persevere and presumably had issues. Difficult to ignore all the same. LOUVE D'ARC (7) shaped well on debut in October before finding Listed company too fierce. Place chance back down in grade. LIZZIE TWIGG (6) and VIVA LAA VIDA (11) both represent leading stables providing first starts and both are certainly worth a look.
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 75kgs
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when she was finished third of 17 runners at Fairyhouse on December 13 over 3218m, on slow going 19 len behind Brosna Shine carrying 69kg at $5.50. Has found the right race to launch this prep.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 13/12/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $20,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Barry Thomas Stone | 69kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Mr N Mcparlan
Weight: 75kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 10 of 12 runners at Punchestown in the G3 April 30 over 3319m, 55 len behind Carrigmoornaspruce with 75kg at $81. First ever start ran 10 of 11 starters at Navan March 22 over 3218m, slow track; 104 len behind Burrows Drive with 71kg at $7. This might test her.
Last Starts 321 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 30/04/2025 | 39 | G3 OPEN M 47 | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D Doyle | 75kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | FLAT 45 | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 71kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 104.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mr N Gault
Weight: 75kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when she was finished 11th of 13 starters at Wexford on May 17 over 3218m, 37 len behind Hello Jean carrying 69kg at $67. Would have to improve sharply to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 304 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | N Gault | 69kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Mr J C Barry
Weight: 75kgs
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Five-year-old mare who is first race starter by Free Eagle out of Sina Cova. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Mr A T Feeney
Weight: 75kgs
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Five-year-old mare (Berkshire - Flying Vacation) making her debut. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give her this.
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 75kgs
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Five-year-old mare by Poet's Word out of Trishuli Rock has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Keep very safe.
Jockey: Ms L A Byrne
Weight: 75kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 7 of 9 runners at Navan in the LR November 16 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 85 len behind Oldschool Outlaw carrying 73kg at $67. First ever start ran 4 of 9 starters at Galway October 26 over 3218m, 2.25 len behind Alliteration carrying 69kg at $23. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN M 46 | $61,470.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | L Byrne | 73kg | 4:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 85.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3218m | GY | L Byrne | 69kg | 3:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick
Weight: 75kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only had one start last when she was finished eighth of 17 starters at Fairyhouse on December 13 over 3218m, slow track; 44 len behind Brosna Shine with 69kg at $81. Not too keen on her chances here.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 13/12/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $20,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | S Cavanagh | 69kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 75kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when she was finished second of 13 runners at Sligo on August 8 2024 over 3721m, on slow going 20 len behind Love At Sea with 73.5kg at $1.80. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 586 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 08/08/2024 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Soft | P W Mullins | 73.5kg | 4:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Mr J Dunne
Weight: 75kgs
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Five-year-old mare by Capri out of Presenting Leah has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give her this.
Jockey: Mr R James
Weight: 75kgs
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Five-year-old mare (Poet's Word - Smart Talk) making her debut. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Likely to be well fancied.
Jockey: Mr S Connor
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Old Persian out of Stability Treaty has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Making race debut here. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start finished sixth of 15 starters at Cork on October 12 over 3520m, 15 len behind Quinta Do Lago with 63.5kg at $4. Went for a spell before returning ran last in a small field at Gowran Park on January 22 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 40 len behind Our Trigger with 71kg at $7. Rates well and can feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 22/01/2026 | 102 | FLAT 4 | $18,310.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | D Queally | 71kg | 4:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 63.5kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |