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Today, April 26, 2025FlatClass 11m2fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
A cracking renewal of this Group 3 and it could pay to side with Dermot Weld's TARIMA, who hails from a family of high-class winners and looked a fine prospect when going in on her debut at Leopardstown last month. Ecstatic could emerge as the pick of the Aidan O'Brien-trained trio and is next on the list, with Barnavara, Catalinadelcarpio and Island Hopping all in the mix too.
Tarima
Ecstatic
Barnavara
1m2f Grp 3
1m2f Grp 3
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. TarimaJ: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 1
- Price History:
- 2.38
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictVery well-related Lope De Vega filly landed the odds in 7-runner maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) on her debut 27 days ago, despite being caught further back than ideal. Capable of considerably better. Most interesting prospect. 
2. Catalina DelcarpioJ: William James LeeT: P. Twomey, IrelandF: 1- Price History:
- 2.80
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
Verdict400,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. This Irish Oaks entry made a highly promising start when easily winning 7-runner maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 17 days ago. This is much tougher but she's open to significant improvement.- 3. EcstaticJ: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 3155-2
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictLightly-raced winner. 7/1, good 1¾ lengths second of 9 to One Look in Park Express Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good) 14 days ago. This step up in trip looks a plus so she should go well again. 
9. WemightakedlongwayJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 313-5- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLightly-raced winner resumed with a solid 5¼ lengths fifth of 7 to Delacroix in Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown (10f, good, 18/1) 27 days ago, slowly away. Not discounted.
4. Island HoppingJ: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 515-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 186
VerdictGowran maiden winner before a very good 1¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Whirl in Staffordstown Stud Stakes at the Curragh (8f, soft) 6 months ago. Considered now her stamina is drawn out more.
7. Spicy MargaritaJ: David EganT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 6-1274- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictLightly-raced winner at Dundalk in February. Very good 2 lengths fourth of 9 to One Look in Park Express Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good, 80/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip and can go well again.
5. J Ms JoyJ: G. F. CarrollT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 737232-21- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictFairly useful filly got off the mark for her new yard in 14-runner maiden at the Curragh (10f, soft, 11/2) 28 days ago, always holding on. Much respected.
6. Medici VenusJ: R. P. WhelanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 04217-- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 189
VerdictListowel novice winner but she came in only seventh of 9 in nursery at Leopardstown (8f, soft) 6 months ago. Yard having good spell so she's no forlorn hope now stepped up in distance.- Unnamed Favourite
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- 1. BarnavaraJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 144333-7
- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictUseful filly. 18/1, Off 6 months before a respectable seventh of 13 to Swelter in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Holds good form claims.