Navan Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)
Placed tackling this level as a two-year-old THUNDERING ON (7) resumed with a close second in a 1609m maiden at Leopardstown just under three weeks ago. Selected to go one better. ICE DANCER (5) recorded a 7.5L third competing in the 1609m G3 The Staffordstown Stud Stakes at The Curragh during October. Looks the pick of his trainers runners based on jockey bookings. Stablemate MINERVA (6) made all when shedding the maiden tag by 3.5L over 1408m at Leopardstown in October. Rates highly providing her seasonal reappearance. EMMELEIA (4) raced prominently prior to registering a 0.75L success attempting 2112m at Dundalk making her reappearance. One to note.
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
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Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 0.5 len Cork September 30 over 1609m defeating Ifweonlyhavelove with 56kg at $6. On debut seventh of 11 at Leopardstown August 21 over 1408m, 5 len behind Smexy carrying 58kg at $8.50. Must respect.
Last Starts 207 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 30/09/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:41.69 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:30.16 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 1.3 len at Dundalk All Weather December 17 over 1609m defeating Evening Blues with 57kg at $3.30. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 129 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 | 17/12/2025 | - | APP 2 | $37,980.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 57kg | 1:39.50 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
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Third race start. First start 2nd of 10 at Leopardstown on October 18 over 1609m, 7 len behind Amelia Earhart with 58kg at $26. Went for a break before returning favourite; won by 2.75 len at Curragh April 3 over 2011m defeating Chablis Rock with 58.5kg at $3. Looks tested against this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 167 | SELL MDN F 3 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 2:22.43 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:43.84 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. First start 2nd of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on September 26 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Yellowstone Lake carrying 58kg at $9. Returned from break favourite; won by 0.8 len at Dundalk All Weather April 1 over 2112m defeating Eretria carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/04/2026 | 187 | APP MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | 2:16.92 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/13 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:25.69 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Curragh in the G3 October 21 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Sugar Island with 58kg at $8.50. On debut second last of 14 at Curragh August 23 over 1408m, 7 len behind Thread Of Gold with 56kg at $3.50. Would have to improve even further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/10/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:43.68 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:47.42 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 13/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:27.59 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation winning to post a big 3.5 len win. Leopardstown October 18 over 1408m defeating Garden Party with 58kg at $1.60. On debut third in a small field at Leopardstown June 5 over 1508m, 4.5 len behind Moments Of Joy carrying 58kg at $1.50. In form and looks a top chance again.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $1.57 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | 26 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $116,530.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:29.38 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2025 | 24 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:27.86 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | OPEN F 2 | $55,500.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:22.62 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:42.53 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/13 | 27/06/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:26.43 | 8-5-9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1508m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:34.43 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.53 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 15 at Leopardstown on April 12 over 1609m, nose behind Skydance carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Curragh in G3 on October 21 over 1609m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Sugar Island with 58kg at $7. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 12/04/2026 | 173 | MDN F 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 1:45.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:43.68 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Wayne Hassett | 56.5kg | 1:30.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |