Listowel Race 2

Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Fillies Maiden

Stake: $35,867

With so little form to work with a market check is advised. CLOSELY (2) is related to multiple winners. Represents top yard and could be primed for debut. Expect a bold showing. AWARD CEREMONY (1) indicated ability in two starts so far. Beaten 4L at Naas attempting latest and can take a further step forward here. Keep safe. DREAMY SKIES (4) races for in form stable. Speedily bred daughter of No Nay Never and expected to factor first up. LUNA MIA (7) could enjoy this test and is another to consider debuting.

Distance: 1262m
Track: Gd-Y
Weather: Overcast & Showers
Surface: Turf
Class: MDN

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Award Ceremony (6) 34
Trainer: Donnacha O'Brien (Ballyroe, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: G M Ryan
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $6,456
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: ACTRESS (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Declaration Of War

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on April 11 over 1005m, 1.5 len behind Leblon Beach with 58kg at $4.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Naas on May 10 over 1005m, 4 len behind First Approach with 58kg at $5.50. Sure to go well.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	10/5/25	Naas	1005m	MDN 2	7	Gavin Ryan	58kg	Good	1:00.54	59.8 km/h	3.8L	-	$5.50	29	$33,718	$3,228	1. First Approach 2. Amiata 3. Kansas
3rd of 6	11/4/25	Dundalk	1005m	MDN 2	4	Gavin Ryan	58kg	Neutral	1:00.88	59.4 km/h	1.5L	-	$4.50	-	$33,718	$3,228	1. Leblon Beach 2. First Approach 3. Award Ceremony

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4th of 9

10/5/25

Naas

1005m

MDN 2

Gavin Ryan

58kg

Good

1:00.54

59.8 km/h

3.8L

$5.50

$33,718

$3,228

1. First Approach

2. Amiata

3. Kansas

3rd of 6

11/4/25

Dundalk

1005m

MDN 2

Gavin Ryan

58kg

Neutral

1:00.88

59.4 km/h

1.5L

$4.50

$33,718

$3,228

1. Leblon Beach

2. First Approach

3. Award Ceremony

Closely (4)
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien (Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: J Cleary (a2.5)
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: NARGYS (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Lawman

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Comments

First-starter by No Nay Never out of Nargys. Hails from the strong juvenile stable of Aidan O'Brien.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Dreamy Skies (1)
Trainer: P Twomey (Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: NO NAY NEVER (USA)

Dam: SNOW SHOWER (GB)

Dam's Sire: Lope De Vega

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Comments

Two-year-old filly (No Nay Never - Snow Shower) making her debut. Profiles well and looks set for a strong run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Femme Beauty (2) 9
Trainer: Ken Condon (Rathbride, Co Kildare)
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GHAIYYATH (IRE)

Dam: LA FEMME (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Cape Cross

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 21 at Curragh on May 23 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ipanema Queen with 55.5kg at $26. Can do better. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 21	23/5/25	Curragh	1207m	SELL MDN 2	17	Niall George McCullagh	55.5kg	Good	1:12.93	59.6 km/h	9.8L	-	$26	-	$46,829	-	1. Ipanema Queen 2. Later Than Planned 3. Cortina D'amprezzo

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9th of 21

23/5/25

Curragh

1207m

SELL MDN 2

Niall George McCullagh

55.5kg

Good

1:12.93

59.6 km/h

9.8L

$26

$46,829

1. Ipanema Queen

2. Later Than Planned

3. Cortina D'amprezzo

Luna Mia (3)
Trainer: M O'Callaghan (The Curragh, Co. Kildare)
Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ARDAD (IRE)

Dam: POESY (GB)

Dam's Sire: Poet's Voice

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First-starter by Ardad out of Poesy. Should kick off on the right note.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Magny Cours (5)
Trainer: Daniel McLoughlin (Newbridge, Co Kildare)
Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: AWTAAD (IRE)

Dam: ARES CHOIX (GB)

Dam's Sire: Choisir

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Comments

First-starter by Awtaad out of Ares Choix. Betting is the best pointer to her chances.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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