16:35
Juddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1)
Group 1, Class 1, 1m4f, Flat, 3yo, €289,999, 10 runners
Winning time 2m 28.49s
- Going
- Good To Firm
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Dylan Browne McMonagle · Joseph Patrick O'Brien
✓ Top rated ✓ Distance winner ✓ Trainer in form (21/59, 14 days)
Thundering On is our selection, leading these Curragh figures on 115 at today's middle-distance trip and rated four pounds up on Composing in second. Composing, Beautify and Earth Shot are the leading dangers, with Composing the closest on the figures despite being without a win in her recent sequence. Confidence is high that the selection's superior figure and solid recent form see her through.
Result
Colin Keane
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
handy early and soon sitting behind the front group - 5th at halfway - made ground in good order early in the straight and went in front 2f out - driven and took control soon after - given a squeeze and three lengths clear 1f out - ran out an easy winner
Oisin Murphy
David Menuisier
restrained towards the back and pulling hard - 8th at halfway - racing well enough when short of room 2f out - soon moved to the outside and made ground - driven up into 3rd over 1f out - 2nd early in the final furlong - couldn't get on terms with the winner and stayed on at one gait
Declan McDonogh
J S Bolger
settled at the back and needed time to find a rhythm - soon pulling hard - 9th at halfway - racing fine enough when short of room over 2f out - driven up into 6th and moved to the outside over 1f out - up to 4th but unable to get on terms early in the final furlong - held that effort for 3rd late on
J M Sheridan
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
restrained towards the back - made ground on the outer in good order over 2f out and up to 3rd - driven into 2nd and drifted right 1 1/2f out - unable to get on terms when drifting right once more over 1f out - back to 3rd early in the final furlong - stayed on at one gait and had nothing more in 4th late on
Ryan Moore
A P O'Brien
settled in the pack and pulling hard - 7th at halfway - driven and made ground over 2f out - up to 3rd when carried right 1 1/2f out - back to 4th unable to get on terms when carried right once more over 1f out - had nothing more
James Doyle
William Haggas
settled in the pack down the inside - 6th at halfway - driven and made a little ground over 2f out - up to 5th when carried right 1 1/2f out - unable to get on terms when carried right once more and hampered on the rail over 1f out with nothing more
Ronan Whelan
A P O'Brien
sat behind the front pack - 3rd at halfway - driven into 2nd 3f out - went in front 2 1/2f out - driven again but lost that spot 2f out and faded fast
Chris Hayes
A P O'Brien
sat behind the front pack down the inside - 4th at halfway - driven 3f out - under continued pressure 2f out without getting on terms and faded
Gavin Ryan
A P O'Brien
sharing the lead - lost that spot after 2f and sat behind the new pacesetter - driven back in front 3f out - lost that position again 2 1/2f out - driven into 3rd 2f out and faded fast
Wayne Lordan
A P O'Brien
sharing the lead - went in front after 2f - driven approaching the straight - lost that spot 3f out and faded fast
Non-runners: Thundering On
Racecard
Ryan Moore
A P O'Brien 5/35
Amelia Earhart won two in a row three and two starts back but stepped back to sixth last time out. Already has today's distance and going under her belt, but she's down at rank ten of eleven and a 43-day gap adds a fitness query, leaving plenty to prove at this level.
- Sire
- Camelot (GB)
- Dam
- Venus De Milo (IRE) by Duke Of Marmalade
- Owner
- Mrs John Magnier Michael Tabor Derrick Smith
- Foaled
- 22 Mar 2023
- Stable
- Cashel, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 5 wins from 35 runs (14%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 99, Speed 87
Ronan Whelan
A P O'Brien 5/35
Beautify rates third of eleven and carries a strong speed figure despite modest recent finishes, a runner-up five starts back the best of them. Already has today's going under her belt, but remains without a win in that spell, with two runs of sixth most recently a concern.
- Sire
- Wootton Bassett (GB)
- Dam
- Words (IRE) by Dansili
- Owner
- Derrick Smith Mrs John Magnier Michael Tabor
- Foaled
- 14 Jan 2023
- Stable
- Cashel, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 5 wins from 35 runs (14%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 109, Speed 95
Chris Hayes
A P O'Brien 5/35
Cameo won three starts back but the placings either side have been workmanlike, fifth, fifth and fourth among them, with a third her latest effort. Already has today's distance and going under her belt, and a fair speed figure keeps her firmly in this midfield mix rather than the leading group.
- Sire
- Wootton Bassett (GB)
- Dam
- Zagitova (IRE) by Galileo
- Owner
- M Tabor D Smith Mrs J Magnier Westerberg
- Foaled
- 16 Feb 2023
- Stable
- Cashel, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 5 wins from 35 runs (14%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 106, Speed 92
Gavin Ryan
A P O'Brien 5/35
Composing rates second of eleven, well above what her recent fifths and sixths would suggest. She already has today's distance and going under her belt, and a third five starts back is the best of this run — but she's still without a win here.
- Sire
- Wootton Bassett (GB)
- Dam
- Epona Plays (IRE) by Australia
- Owner
- Mrs J Magnierm Tabord Smithwesterberg
- Foaled
- 5 Apr 2023
- Stable
- Cashel, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 5 wins from 35 runs (14%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 111, Speed 90
James Doyle
William Haggas 7/48
Earth Shot won last time out to add to a win three starts back, an admirably consistent alternating sequence of wins and seconds. Already has today's distance and going under her belt, and rated fourth of eleven with a fair speed figure, she looks sure to go close again.
- Sire
- Time Test (GB)
- Dam
- Precious Ramotswe (GB) by Nathaniel
- Owner
- Wathnan Racing
- Foaled
- 3 Apr 2023
- Stable
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Trainer last 14 days
- 7 wins from 48 runs (15%)
- Trainer running to form
- 55%
- Ratings
- Perf 108, Speed 91
Oisin Murphy
David Menuisier 0/8
Inis Mor won two starts back but that followed an unplaced run and preceded a solid third last time out, a mixed recent picture overall. Has today's going under her belt, and a fair speed figure fits a mid-pack finish rather than a leading role in this field.
- Sire
- Galiway (GB)
- Dam
- Mellow (FR) by Deep Impact
- Owner
- Quantum Leap Racing Xi
- Foaled
- 12 Feb 2023
- Stable
- Pulborough, W Sussex
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 8 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 50%
- Ratings
- Perf 106, Speed 90
30 days
3yo, 9-2, OR 108 3-312
J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Joseph Patrick O'Brien 21/59
Johanna Walsh won two starts back and was runner-up last time out, after a pair of thirds earlier in this sequence. Already has today's distance and going under her belt, and a fair speed figure fits a mid-pack finish rather than a leading role.
- Sire
- Sea The Stars (IRE)
- Dam
- Miss Aiglonne (GB) by Dawn Approach
- Owner
- Wells Watson
- Foaled
- 12 Apr 2023
- Stable
- Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
- Trainer last 14 days
- 21 wins from 59 runs (36%)
- Trainer running to form
- 65%
- Ratings
- Perf 105, Speed 89
J M Sheridan
Joseph Patrick O'Brien 21/59
Rebel Moon has won both starts in this recent sequence, a perfect record on paper, but sits only ninth of eleven on our figures with a modest speed figure of 72. Stepping up against this quality asks a fresh question her form alone can't yet answer.
- Sire
- Lope De Vega (IRE)
- Dam
- Purely Priceless (IRE) by Galileo
- Owner
- Al Shiraaa Racing Limited
- Foaled
- 10 Mar 2023
- Stable
- Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
- Trainer last 14 days
- 21 wins from 59 runs (36%)
- Trainer running to form
- 65%
- Ratings
- Perf 102
Declan McDonogh
J S Bolger 0/4
Sparan Nua is unbeaten in three starts on paper, but sits bottom of our rankings with a modest speed figure of 79. Already has today's distance under her belt, though the perfect record alone doesn't square with such a low figure against this field.
- Sire
- Dawn Approach (IRE)
- Dam
- Sparanai (USA) by Leroidesanimaux
- Owner
- Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
- Foaled
- 10 Mar 2023
- Stable
- Coolcullen, Co Carlow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 4 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 35%
- Ratings
- Perf 97, Speed 79
Wayne Lordan
A P O'Brien 5/35
Sugar Island won three starts back but that followed a well-beaten ninth, and she's since added a fourth and a third to a mixed picture. Already has today's distance under her belt, and a fair speed figure fits a mid-pack finish, though a 43-day gap adds a query.
- Sire
- Dubawi (IRE)
- Dam
- Heaven On Earth (IRE) by Galileo
- Owner
- Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
- Foaled
- 16 Mar 2023
- Stable
- Cashel, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 5 wins from 35 runs (14%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 102, Speed 90
Thundering On Tip D
21 days, Non-runner
3yo, 9-2, OR 119 2-2114
J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Joseph Patrick O'Brien 21/59
Thundering On won back-to-back starts three and two starts back after two earlier runner-up efforts, and tops our figures with a strong speed figure to match. Already has today's distance and going under her belt, and though fourth last time out is a mild blot, she rates the one to beat.
- Sire
- Frankel (GB)
- Dam
- Thundering Nights (IRE) by Night Of Thunder
- Owner
- Shapoor Mistry
- Foaled
- 17 Jan 2023
- Stable
- Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny
- Trainer last 14 days
- 21 wins from 59 runs (36%)
- Trainer running to form
- 65%
- Ratings
- Perf 115, Speed 98
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.