Curragh Race 2 - AES Recycling First Flier Stakes (Listed)
NEW YORKER (2) impressed with a debut win at Dundalk over 1006m, scoring by 1.14L and looks a key chance stepping into Listed company. VELOZEE (6) also comes off a debut win, narrowly prevailing at Cork over 1005m. WHAT A GIRL WANTS (7) was 3rd at Curragh over this trip last start, beaten 1.35L, and can be competitive again. REBEL DANCE (5) debuts here and adds interest to a small field with several last-start winners. Something for the Multiples: VELOZEE (6) NEW YORKER (2) WHAT A GIRL WANTS (7)
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Impressive debut winner at Dundalk over 1006m on 10 Apr, scoring by 1.14L with 60.5kg at $1.57. Drops 1kg and draws a wider barrier this time. Two-year-old colt by No Nay Never trained by A P O'Brien. Can feature again with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1006m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.14L | $1.57 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Starspangledbanner on debut for J P O'Brien. Draws barrier 4 with Declan Mcdonogh to ride. Bred to show early speed. Worth keeping safe on debut.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Impressed on debut, winning a 2Y Fillies Maiden at Cork over 1005m on soft ground by 0.1L with 58kg at $3.50. Drops 0.5kg and draws wider this time. Remains unbeaten and looks progressive. Can feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Debuted with a 3rd of 6 at Curragh over 1005m on 19 Apr, beaten 1.35L on soft going behind Star Prospect, starting at $8. Two-year-old filly by Persian Force. Can improve off that first-up effort and has place claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $23,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.35L | $8.00 |