Curragh Race 2 - Newtownanner Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)
SO LOVELY (7) Was all too good winning by 1 1/2L last time at Leopardstown and good career start. Should come to hand quickly. Appears as a winning threat. BELLESQUE (2) Nice run when 3rd last run at Gowran Park and stepping down to a lower level. Placed at every start this campaign and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Will be competitive. BALLYSKEAGH (1) Narrowly clinched the victory last start at Leopardstown. Likely to get back in the run. Won't be far away and represents an each way player. EXCEPTIONALLY (4) In the money when 3rd last start at the track and putting a tidy record together so far. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Chance.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fighting out the finish when winning last start at Leopardstown. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 44 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 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 5/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5.47L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last run at Gowran Park and up against a less challenging field. Been in the money each start this preparation and showing consistent performance in races. Solid prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | 1 | $49,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.38L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 09/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $26.00 ran 4th last run at Cork but goes down in grade. Can't back with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | Fillies' Listed | $49,998.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 1/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.14L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | Scott Mccullagh | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.58L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at this track and promising career start. Looking sharp on the track this preparation. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Can show up in this at odds.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $35,002.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 18 |
| 5.03L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | J Cleary | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $19.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $40,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J Cleary | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Left nothing to chance when winning by 3/4L last start at Galway and has a positive draw. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 32 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 | 28/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.69L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 28/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $40,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.75L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $10.00 and uncompetitive when 4th last run at Gowran Park but dropping in class. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | 1 | $49,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.44L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.55L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.14L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1449m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.01L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.45L | $3.50 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Handy enough when winning by 1 1/2L last time at Leopardstown and solid career start. Should jump out and bowl along. Winning potential.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 20/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/13 | 30/07/2026 | - | 2 | $59,022.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | R L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.09L | $1.57 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run around here. Not dismissing.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $35,002.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | J Cleary | 55.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.57L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.00 and below par performance when 8th last time at Roscommon but matched against lesser competition. Should race on the speed. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $26,998.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Rory Cleary | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y F MDN | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Rory Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Did a good job when winning by 3/4L last start at Dundalk and can save some energy from the draw. Will be positive in the run early. Best to watch and see.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 15/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | STANDARD | Donagh Oconnor | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | 1 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.49L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1449m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.21L | $6.50 |