15:45 Curragh

Sunday 27 September 2026

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Darley Fillies Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 1m 28.30s

(6)

Alpine Wedding¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Lee| T: P Twomey| OR: 90| D

7/2

Stepped up on previous efforts when winning 7f maiden at Cork 18 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Haven, asserting final 1f and once more shaping as if a step up to 1m will suit. Sets the standard on that performance but vulnerable to improvers kept to 7f.

Form: 53541

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(8)

Curracloe²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh| D

13/8

Baaeed filly who created a very good impression when winning 16-runner maiden at Gowran 26 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Snowing, leading over 1f out and staying on strongly. Open to significant improvement and likely to take plenty of beating with her yard flying at present.

Form: 1

(5)

Damsel In Distress²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Colin Keane| T: Daniel McLoughlin| OR: 95| D

13/8

Much sharper than first time up when scoring at Roscommon (7.5f) in June and progressed again when making the frame in listed race at Cork (7f) and when length third of 10 to Sea Of Rain in Flame of Tara Stakes at this track in August. Return to 7f shouldn't inconvenience and is one to consider.

Form: 5143

(3)

Film Set³⁵

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

11/1

Siyouni filly who stepped up on debut when 8½ lengths second of 15 to Timeless Tale in maiden at Naas last month. Will be suited by the step up to 7f though needs to take a big step forward if she's to feature.

Form: 52

(2)

Fine Line¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Robbie Colgan| T: D Hogan| OR: 79

100/1

Fared much better than previously when 2¼ lengths second of 15 to Star Of State in valuable sales race over an extended 6f at this course last time. More needed now back up in trip and tackling a group race for the first time.

Form: 007442

(7)

Lady Patrona¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Keithen Kennedy| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 85

40/1

Confirmed previous promise when winning a weak 6f maiden at Sligo in August. Took a big step forward when third in 10-runner nursery at Navan (6f) next time but found the step up to listed company too much last time and faces another stiff task here.

Form: 244137

(1)

Tosca No Candis²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: Robson Aguiar| OR: 92

40/1

Barrier trial winner who contested a listed race/Group 3 before capitalising on a drop in grade when landing a Dundalk maiden (6f) in August. Shaped like a non-stayer back up in grade and tackling 1m last time. Improvement required.

Form: 55517

(4)

Value Pending^t⁹

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

20/1

Harry Angel filly who made a winning debut in a 6f maiden at Dundalk 9 days ago, beating Thumama Glory by 1½ lengths. The step up to 7f should be within range on pedigree and she is open to improvement, but this much different test asks a significantly tougher question.

Form: 1

Forecasts

Curracloe (13/8), Damsel In Distress (13/8), Alpine Wedding (7/2), Film Set (11/1), Value Pending (20/1), Lady Patrona (40/1), Tosca No Candis (40/1), Fine Line (100/1)

CURRACLOE looked a very useful prospect when making a winning debut at Gowran and, open to plenty of progress, is taken to make an immediate impact at stakes level. Damsel In Distress was placed at this level last time despite looking stretched by 1m and rates the main danger back at 7f, while Alpine Wedding is respected after improving last time but would be better suited by stepping up to 1m.