Navan Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes (Fillies' Group 3)
EMMELEIA (4) Solid effort when winning by 3/4L last start at Dundalk but competing in a higher grade. Has early speed and positions nicely. One of the major players. ICE DANCER (5) Back after a 26 week spell. Did well when 3rd last start at Curragh and putting a tidy record together. Expecting to settle positively. No shock to see a win. THUNDERING ON (7) Just missed last start at Leopardstown and showing consistent performance in races. Does take a while to get into stride. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Can get the job done. CHASING PARADISE (3) Scored a victory by 2 3/4L last start at Curragh and has minimal work to do from the stall. Likely to be well placed early. Include in chances.
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
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Racing fresh today after a 29 week spell. Put the head down when winning last time at Cork but racing in stronger company. Should come to hand quickly. Can't have on what it has been showing.
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 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | J Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.75L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a break. Strong performance to win by 1 1/4L last time at Dundalk and having second race start. Gets back and needs luck. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
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 | - | 2yo | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
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Won by 2 3/4L last start at Curragh and has the ideal stall. Should jump out and bowl along. Up against tougher opponents. Could feature prominently.
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 | - | Smullen Series | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
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Was first to greet the judge when winning by 3/4L last start at Dundalk but challenged by a tougher grade. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Serious contender.
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 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $2.20 |
| 2/13 | 26/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a spell of 26 weeks. Came in 3rd last start at Curragh and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should be going forward early. Definite contender.
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 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 13/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | J Cleary | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
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First up after a 27 week break. Shot clear to win by 3 1/2L last start at Leopardstown and going over extra ground. Winkers on could be an important change. One that represents value at a decent price.
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 | - | 2Y F MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $1.57 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.75L | $1.83 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $32,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/13 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1463m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.55 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 58kgs
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Competed in a tight contest last start at Leopardstown and promising career start. Expected to settle towards the tail. Rising in class. Nice chance at a very tempting price.
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 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | M W Hassett | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |