14:15 Curragh

Saturday 12 August 2023

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ARC American Racing Channel Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Juvenile Race

Off time: 14:19 | Winning time: 1m 25.44s

(10)

A Lilac Rolla¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Lee| T: P Twomey

5/2

Promising daughter of Harry Angel who was well on top at the finish when winning 16-runner maiden at Cork (6f, good, 7/1) on debut 15 days ago, staying on to lead inside final 1f. Big shout up in trip with prospect of more to come for yard who took this race 12 months ago.

Form: 1

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(8)

Opera Singer²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien

11/2

Twice-raced winner. 8/13, proved much sharper for debut when winning 6-runner maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and she's very much the type to go on improving. Respected.

Form: 81

(1)

Profit Refused³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Gary Halpin| T: K Prendergast| D

20/1

Profitable filly who finished third behind subsequent Chesham Stakes winner Snellen on debut and duly confirmed promise of that run when landing 11-runner maiden at Roscommon (7.3f) 39 days ago, comfortably. Still showed signs of inexperience then and likely there's plenty more to come.

Form: 31

(12)

Finsceal Luas⁴³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Rory Cleary| T: J S Bolger

10/1

Once-raced maiden. 18/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 43 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer but this looks a hot enough juvenile event.

Form: 7

(5)

Serious Notions⁶⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons

8/1

Promising sort. 13/2, second of 6 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) on debut 65 days ago. Open to progress and she's one for the shortlist.

Form: 2

(3)

Grateful

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: A P O'Brien

10/1

Foaled February 22. Galileo filly. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner), won Queen Anne Stakes/Breeders' Cup Mile from a very good US family. Noteworthy newcomer for leading stable.

Form:

(6)

Peggy O'neil

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Gary Carroll| T: J G Murphy

16/1

Foaled April 17. €32,000 foal, €100,000 yearling, Zoffany filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Constant Comment. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 6f-1¼m winner Eastern Express

Form:

(2)

Red Viburnum

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Chris Hayes| T: D K Weld

9/4

Foaled February 19. Frankel filly. Dam 1m winner. Interesting newcomer for yard in excellent form and she holds Group entries. One to monitor closely in the betting.

Form:

(13)

Sakakawea

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Nathan Crosse| T: T M Walsh

100/1

Foaled March 31. Sioux Nation filly. Dam, 1m winner, sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Buckstay. Chances are, she will be all the better for the experience.

Form:

(7)

Shes Scintillating

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh

50/1

€42,000 yearling. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) from family of Yorkshire Oaks winner/St Leger second Hellenic, herself dam of Greek Dance and Islington. Holds a Group 2 entry and the market should point the way.

Form:

(4)

Vive Veuve

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Shane Foley| T: E Mullins

33/1

Foaled February 8. $30,000 yearling, Collected filly. Dam, Italian/US winner up to 1¼m (including Italian Group 3 event, and 2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to smart Italian sprinter (also winner at 7.5f) The Conqueror. Probably best watched on debut.

Form:

Non-Runners

(11)

Sun Never Sets³⁷

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: J P O'Brien J: Mikey Sheehy

(9)

Lady Gwendeline

Weight: 8-11| Age: 2

T: J Davison J: Ronan Whelan

Forecasts

Red Viburnum (9/4), A Lilac Rolla (5/2), Opera Singer (11/2), Serious Notions (8/1), Sun Never Sets (8/1), Finsceal Luas (10/1), Grateful (10/1), Peggy O'neil (16/1), Profit Refused (20/1), Vive Veuve (33/1), Lady Gwendeline (33/1), Shes Scintillating (50/1), Sakakawea (100/1)

A LILAC ROLLA was never stronger than at the finish when making a successful debut at Cork (6f) 2 weeks ago and, with this longer trip expected to suit, she's fancied to make a bold bid to make it 2-2- for the stable that landed this race 12 months ago. Serious Notions and Opera Singer are others to consider, with newcomers Red Viburnum and Grateful others worthy of market attention for clues.