Curragh Race 5 - Coolmore Auguste Rodin Irish European Breeders Fund Athasi Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (4) impressed on debut with a strong win at Naas over 1609m, beating Fleur De Provence by 1.25L. BLACK CAVIAR GOLD (2) is a key chance, having won a Curragh Group 3 last season and resuming with two wins from her last four. SINMARA (9) comes off a dominant 6L win at Gowran Park over 1572m. WILD BESSIE (12) also arrives off a last-start win at Cork. WHITE SAND BEACH (11) has placed in all four starts, including a third behind Drop Dead Gorgeous (4) at Naas. ALPHECCA (1) is a dual winner but was well beaten last start at Naas. These runners shape as the main contenders.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th of 10 at Naas over 1609m on 27 Apr, beaten 5.9L with 58.5kg at $7.50. Won two of her previous three, including a 1.5L win at Naas over 1408m on soft ground. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 2. Capable of better and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 12/10/2025 | - | 2Y | $119,999.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Killarney | 1636m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 3/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | SOFT | Gary Carroll | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 9th of 13 at Leopardstown over 1446m in a Fillies' Group 3 on soft going, beaten 9.6L at $4. Won two in a row prior, including a Fillies' Group 3 at Curragh by 2.75L at $5. Has a perfect record from one run at this track. Capable of better and can feature with a return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 12/04/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | SOFT | William James Lee | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 13 at Leopardstown over 1446m in a Fillies' Group 3 on soft going, beaten 9.4L at $8. Ran 6th in a Curragh Group 3 prior, but placed 3rd in Listed grade at Leopardstown three back. Won her maiden at Naas over 1408m last August. Steps up in trip and can improve with a return to firmer ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 12/04/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Listed | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $17.00 |
| 1/15 | 24/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $9.50 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Naas over 1609m on 22 Mar by 1.25L with 58.5kg on soft going at $2, defeating Fleur De Provence. Three-year-old filly by Dubawi remains unbeaten from one start at this trip. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 1 for this. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 43 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th of 13 at Leopardstown over 1446m in a Fillies' Group 3 on soft going, beaten 8.15L at $19. Won her maiden three runs back at Gowran Park over 1408m on good ground. Has placed in two of five since, including a close 2nd at Down Royal. Can feature with a return to her best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 12/04/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.15L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.15L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.35L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 23.2L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 13 in the Fillies' Group 3 at Leopardstown over 1446m on 12 Apr, beaten 6.75L by True Love on soft going at $29. Won at Thurles two runs back over 1649m by 1.75L at $2.75. Has finished 4th in three of four career starts, showing consistency at this level. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 12/04/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.75L | $29.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Thurles | 1649m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $2.75 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Listed | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.95L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 13 at Leopardstown over 1446m in a Fillies' Group 3 on soft going, beaten 7.15L by True Love at $23. Won her debut at the same track over 1460m by 1.25L. Drops back in class and draws better this time. Can improve off that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 12/04/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 7.15L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1460m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Curragh over 1408m on heavy going by 1.75L with 57.5kg at $11, defeating Signora. Previously finished 4th at Dundalk over 1609m at $67. Has won 1 of 2 starts and remains unbeaten at Curragh. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/03/2026 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | HEAVY | Andrew Slattery | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Jimmy Dalton | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Last start won at Gowran Park over 1572m on 8 Apr by 6L with 57.5kg on soft going at $2.25, defeating Rayzera. Previously finished 3rd at Curragh over 1408m on debut, beaten 3.75L by Cameo at $5.50. Lightly raced 3yo filly by Kingman showing promise. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1572m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6L | $2.25 |
| 3/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.75L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 164 days. Won last start at Dundalk over 1609m by 2.75L with 58kg at $6, defeating Guardian Of Realm. Also placed at Galway two back on heavy ground. Unbeaten at this distance and resumes with claims.
Last Starts 164 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 | 21/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | HEAVY | Jamie Powell | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 6/13 | 04/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.85L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in all four starts, including a last start 3rd of 10 at Naas over 1609m on 22 Mar, beaten 1.75L by Drop Dead Gorgeous at $3.50. Also runner-up at Gowran Park two runs back on heavy ground. Consistent filly yet to break through but always in the finish. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1677m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Cork over 1408m on soft going by 0.75L with 58.5kg at $29, defeating Signora. Improved sharply from her debut 8th at Dundalk. Drops 0.5kg and draws a better barrier this time. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Cork | 1408m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $29.00 |
| 8/13 | 26/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6.2L | $67.00 |