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Saturday 4 October 2025

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Darley Irish European Breeders Fund Brigid's Pastures Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed)

Off time: 14:18 | Winning time: 1m 13.29s

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(17)

Germanese³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Billy Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 92

9/1

Won a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse in June before finishing last of 10 in Group 3 at Tipperary (20/1) 34 days ago. First attempt at 6f today.

Form: 5-150

(11)

Gutsy Girl⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 99| D

6/1

Ran well when second in Listed company at Cork over 7f before finishing fourth of 12 in Group 3 at Naas (12/1) 41 days ago, taking keen hold but lacking extra in the final furlong. One to consider dropped back in grade.

Form: 463724

(6)

Little Queenie²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Robert Whearty| T: P W Flynn| OR: 89| C| D

33/1

Won at Navan (5.8f) 37 days ago but finished sixth of 7 in handicap at Navan (5/1) 28 days ago after going off too hard. Back up in trip.

Form: 275516

(18)

Navassa Island^b³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Jamie Powell| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 92| CD

10/1

Best recent effort when fourth at Naas (6f) in July, but finished tenth of 13 in listed race at Tipperary (25/1) 34 days ago. Seems better suited to 6f but has plenty to find.

Form: 3-50490

(15)

Pineapple Island^t1⁸⁹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Nathan Crosse| T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch| OR: 81

80/1

Maiden winner in 2023 but finished sixth of 7 in Listed race at Naas (100/1) 894 days ago when last seen. First-time tongue strap applied today for new trainer. Can only be watched.

Form: 0916/

(2)

Carla Ridge²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Chris Hayes| T: E & P Harty| OR: 102| D

10/3

Performed well in pattern races this season with 2nd in Listed and two 3rd-place finishes in Group 3 races at Naas. Disappointed in recent handicap run here (19th of 23) off big weight but possible excuses and can do better now.

Form: 430230

(7)

Carolina Jetstream¹⁶⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Leigh Roche| T: A Murray| OR: 88| BF

40/1

Won twice over further at Dundalk. Fourth of 5 in conditions race at Cork (9/4) 168 days ago. Hard to fancy returning over sprint trip.

Form: 341-14

(10)

Charasson⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Shane Foley| T: J Feane| OR: 89| CD

12/1

Won at this course and distance in June but only sixth of 7 in conditions race when trying 7f here (8/1) 7 days ago, made running but faded. More needed.

Form: 6156

(13)

Easy Mover^b1,t¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Ronan Whelan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 93| D

33/1

Form has deteriorated, finishing 11th of 14 in Group 3 at Gowran Park (33/1) 14 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces and drops significantly in trip today.

Form: 863470

(8)

Gazelle D'or^p⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: N G McCullagh| T: M C Grassick| OR: 89| CD

9/1

Consistent with three course wins this season, latest in 11-runner handicap over 5f (9/1) 7 days ago, suited by strong pace and quickening to lead final 1f. Thriving and dangerous to dismiss up in class.

Form: 331461

(12)

Greatest Drama¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 87| BF

10/1

Second of 12 in 7f handicap at Fairyhouse (5/1) 12 days ago, wandered when leading and headed late. Struggled previously in listed company at this shorter trip.

Form: 800432

(9)

Mademoiselle¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: James Ryan| T: K P De Foy| OR: 89| D

20/1

Won 6f handicap at Yarmouth (6/1) 18 days ago, coping well with the step up in trip. Should remain competitive stepping up to listed company.

Form: 11-2031

(3)

Smiling^b1⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 85

14/1

Won a 7f maiden at Down Royal (9/2) 5 days ago, carrying head awkwardly when driven clear. First-time blinkers for steep step up to Listed class.

Form: 72-551

(1)

Sparkling Sea²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Gary Carroll| T: G M Lyons| OR: 92| D

15/2

Eye-catching effort when eleventh of 23 in hot handicap over this C&D (33/1) 20 days ago, shaped much better than result having been repeatedly denied room. Looks up to this level and could be the way to go.

Form: 2-03700

(14)

Sweet Chariot^b¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J Cleary| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 82| D

66/1

Has struggled in Listed/Group races, finishing 13th of 14 in Group 3 at Gowran Park (100/1) 14 days ago when weakening early. Drop in trip might help.

Form: 799890

(16)

Unexpected Issues^t1⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Andrew Slattery| T: J A Stack| OR: 85

66/1

Form has been poor last twice, finishing ninth of 10 in Listed race at Naas (80/1) 73 days ago when never involved. First-time tongue strap today.

Form: 169-309

(4)

Varshini²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: J A Stack| OR: 78

16/1

Won a maiden at Gowran Park in April but has disappointed since, finishing 15th of 23 in a handicap at this course (28/1) 20 days ago. Faces a stiff task in this company.

Form: 5-1850

(5)

Wannabe Royal¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J M Sheridan| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 92

8/1

Winner of a 7f maiden on soft ground in April. Third of 6 in conditions race at Gowran Park (4/1) 14 days ago after a 9-week break. Claims.

Form: 217573

Forecasts

Carla Ridge (10/3), Gutsy Girl (6/1), Sparkling Sea (15/2), Wannabe Royal (8/1), Gazelle D'or (9/1), Germanese (9/1), Navassa Island (10/1), Greatest Drama (10/1), Charasson (12/1), Smiling (14/1), Varshini (16/1), Mademoiselle (20/1), Little Queenie (33/1), Easy Mover (33/1), Carolina Jetstream (40/1), Sweet Chariot (66/1), Unexpected Issues (66/1), Pineapple Island (80/1)

SPARKLING SEA shaped far better than the result when repeatedly denied room in a recent C&D handicap and could be the way to go. Carla Ridge wasn't seen to best effect either in the same race and can figure, while Gutsy Girl is also in the hunt.