Leopardstown Race 1 - 'Look De Vega' At Ballylinch Stud Fillies Maiden
INTENSIFY (4) is a three-year-old first starter for Aidan O'Brien. Regally bred from a G1 winning family by Lope De Vega out of Sunday Times. Leading contender. TARIMA (7) is another Lope De Vega debutant from stakes winning mare Tarana. Main danger. CRYSTAL BALL (3) is a three-year-old filly on debut by Wootton Bassett from Life Happened first-up representing Donnacha O'Brien. Watch for market support. MADE U BLUSH (5) warrants consideration with racecourse experience onside.

Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-starter by Acclamation out of Dramatise.

Jockey: R P Cleary
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 14 at Down Royal on September 30 over 1408m, 10 len behind State Of Joy carrying 55.5kg at $11. Maybe later in the campaign.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/14 | 30/09/2024 | - | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Shane Foley | 55.5kg | 1:32.63 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: G M Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-starter by Wootton Bassett out of Life Happened.

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Lope De Vega out of Sunday Times having her first start. The stable has a great strike-rate with debutantes.

Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather October 11 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Meg's A Star carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. On debut fourth of 16 at Cork September 11 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Jaliyah carrying 58kg at $6. Expect a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/14 | 11/10/2024 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W J Lee | 57.5kg | 1:26.94 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
4/16 | 11/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good Firm | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:41.11 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 14 at Curragh on September 28 over 1408m, 25 len behind Apples And Bananas with 57kg at $34. Maybe later.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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14/14 | 28/09/2024 | - | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Leigh Roche | 57kg | 1:26.19 | - | 3 |
| 25.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-starter by Lope De Vega out of Tarana. Should play a role in the finish.