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15:55 Curragh (IRE)

Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas (Fillies' Group 1) (Class 1)

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 1m
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • €299,999 added
  • Winner: €173,999
  • 2nd: €56,999
  • 3rd: €27,000
  • 4th: €9,000
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 39.37s
  • Off Time: 15:57:35
  • 15 Ran
1(16)
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

Big Break

211
4/1
  • Form 311-
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 106

tracked leaders and 5th halfway, headway and ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression under pressure inside final furlong and dropped to 4th close home

2(6)
Silk - WHITE, purple panel, check cap
25/1
  • Form 321-542
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 100

chased leaders in 7th, ridden 2f out and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace

3(8)
Silk - BLACK & WHITE HOOPS, royal blue cap, white star

Dubaya

20 D
50/1
  • Form 16-6
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 93

mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra from 2f out, weakened

4(11)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, emerald green chevron, hooped sleeves, emerald green cap
  • Form 214-345
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 96

rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace

5(7)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap
8/1
  • Form 424-21
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 93

settled in rear, some headway after halfway and 9th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace

6(1)
Silk - GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
12/1
  • Form 1123-
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 105

mid-division, 9th halfway and some headway into 5th over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened final furlong

7(9)
Silk - Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap
14/1
  • Form 7-311
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 101

always prominent, tracked leader and led soon after halfway, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed 150 yards out and no impression on winner, lost 2nd on line

8(2)
Silk - Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
  • Form 111-2
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 110

tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge over 1f out, soon ridden and led 150 yards out, kept on well

9(10)
Silk - Yellow, white & yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap, white star
40/1
  • Form 540-518
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 100

chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra and dropped to rear over 2f out, eased when beaten

10(3)
Silk - Dark green, white seams, white sleeves, white star on cap
11/2
  • Form 1219-16
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 106

mid-division, 8th when bumped 2f out and soon switched left, 12th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

11(14)
Silk - Dark blue, red cross sashes, yellow cap
50/1
  • Form 9-13
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 95

settled towards rear, ridden in 11th over 1f out, went 5th inside final furlong and kept on same pace

12(13)
Silk - Yellow, Purple stripe, Yellow sleeves, Check cap
40/1
  • Form 4425-14
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 102

towards rear, ridden 2f out and some headway over 1f out, went 4th early final furlong, kept on well under pressure to go 2nd on line

13(15)
Silk - DARK BLUE, light green seams, light green cap
7/1
  • Form 1021-35
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 106

dwelt and switched right soon after start, settled in rear of mid-division, some headway into 6th over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra

14(4)
Silk - Royal blue, emerald green cross sashes & armlet, striped cap
  • Form 1535-54
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 95

led, headed soon after halfway but remained prominent, ridden 2f out and no extra from 1f out, weakened

16(12)
Silk - MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop
  • Form 1-2
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 100

tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along 3f out and soon no extra, dropped towards rear 1f out

15(5)
NR
  • Form 112-1
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0
  • Official Rating 111

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

Joseph O'Brien picks Snow Queen of the Ballydoyle trio and she looked likely to be suited by this stiff track when staying on in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. However, JUST THE JUDGE was 2l in front of her in second place behind Sky Lantern and Charles Hills' filly, who was unbeaten before heading for the classic, can get back to winning ways. Maureen finished just behind Snow Queen but had an interrupted run when making ground and is no forlorn hope to reverse placings and take this. Viztoria beat Snow Queen very easily here in September and returned to action with a smooth victory over Bunairgead in a Group 3 here so she has to go on the short-list along with Harasiya, a close third to Sky Lantern in the Moyglare here in September. Big Break was very impressive when landing a Leopardstown Group 3 in October and Dermot Weld will have her ready for action despite a long absence.

Formwatch

Big Break 10-11fav (9-0) Raced in 4th, switched out to challenge from over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well to soon draw clear, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) sft in Oct beating Beyond Thankful (9-3) by 4l, 7 ran.

Bunairgead (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to lead briefly 1f out, soon headed by winner and no impression final 100 yards, kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Viztoria (8-12) at Curragh 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gs.

Dubaya 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 6th final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Viztoria (8-12) at Curragh 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gs.

Exactement (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dundonnell (9-7) at Newmarket 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.

Hanky Panky (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight, went in pursuit of leader in 2nd from 2f out, led from 1f out and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 1m 3yo fll stks beating Nabat Sultan (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.

Harasiya (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) In touch, 5th halfway, 4th and progress 2f out, challenged over 1f out, 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Sky Lantern (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) in Sep.

Just Pretending (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, all out close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) beating Hint of A Tint (9-0) by nk, 9 ran.

Just The Judge (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden to join leader over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Sky Lantern (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf.

Masarah (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 5l behind Sky Lantern (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf.

Maureen (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Sky Lantern (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf.

Mizzava (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, 3rd and no impression leaders 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Just Pretending (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 (1).

Rehn's Nest (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Keen hold, soon in touch last of the 4, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace final furlong, last of 4, 3l behind Euphrasia (9-9) at Naas 1m 2f flls Group 3 stks (1).

Snow Queen (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden 2f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Sky Lantern (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf.

Uleavemebreathless 20-1 (9-0) Held up, 8th halfway, headway into 6th 3f out, wide entering straight, ridden in 6th 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Just Pretending (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 (1).

What Style (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead under 2f out, challenged 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Rawaaq (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) sft in Apr.

Viztoria (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) Settled towards rear, 6th halfway, switched right and good headway on outer to lead inside final furlong, pushed out and kept on well, won at Curragh 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gs beating Bunairgead (8-11) by 1l, 8 ran.