Curragh
Tomorrow, September 14, 2025Flat1m2f
Verdict
Verdict
On the face of it TARIMA has a fair bit to find, but she's bred in the purple and is clearly capable of better than she showed when third to Naomi Lapaglia in a listed race at Gowran last month, doing well to get as close as she did under the circumstances. The Dermot Weld-trained filly looks ready to take a step forward and gets the nod ahead of likely market leaders One Look and Red Letter, both of whom are greatly respected. Snellen is also shortlisted.
Tarima
One Look
Red Letter
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 9. Red LetterJ: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 214-7211
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUseful filly. 6/5, career best when winning 7-runner Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes at this course (9f, good) 15 days ago by 1½ lengths from Sand Gazelle, suited by increase in trip. Leading claims. - 4. One LookJ: James DoyleT: P. Twomey, IrelandF: 9212-1261
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictSmart filly. 10/3, career best when winning 10-runner Rathbride Stakes at this C&D (soft) 56 days ago by length from Azada, suited by increase in trip. Big player. 
5. SnellenJ: G. F. CarrollT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 31-546421- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictUseful filly. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 16/1, didn't need to improve to win 4-runner Meld Stakes at Leopardstown (9f, good) 59 days ago by short head from Purview, just holding on. Should be in the mix.
7. BarnavaraJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 333-73113- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUseful filly. Course winner. 9/2, creditable 3¼ lengths third of 7 to Red Letter in Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes at this course (9f, good) 15 days ago, going off too hard. Place possibilities.- 11. TarimaJ: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 183
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictThrice-raced winner. 3¾ lengths third of 10 to Naomi Lapaglia in listed race at Gowran (9.4f, good to firm, 7/2) 32 days ago. Remains open to improvement and she's one to consider. 
3. Naomi LapagliaJ: J. J. G. RyanT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 3723-3391- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictUseful mare. Career best when winning 10-runner listed race at Gowran (9.4f, good to firm, 4/1) 32 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Madam Celeste, driven out. This is more demanding.
2. Higher LeavesJ: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 58131-665- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictUseful filly. 10/1, respectable 4¾ lengths fifth of 10 to One Look in Rathbride Stakes at this C&D (soft) 56 days ago. Hood on 1st time and not without each-way hope.
6. Ballet SlippersJ: Christophe SoumillonT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 3213-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 338
VerdictLightly-raced winner. 14/1, good 6 lengths third of 7 to Desert Flower in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (8f, good to soft). Moves up in trip following 11 months off and while she's open to improvement, others make more appeal on this occasion.
8. MerrilyJ: R. P. WhelanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 4351-9005- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
Verdict13¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Minnie Hauk in Irish Oaks (50/1) at this course (12f, good to soft) 57 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.
1. ApercuJ: Ben Martin CoenT: Andrew Oliver, IrelandF: 671-41810- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 75
VerdictUseful mare. C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest here in May. 19¼ lengths last of 11 to Chally Chute in listed race at Roscommon (12.1f, good to soft, 14/1) 75 days ago. Looks vulnerable.
10. Spicy MargaritaJ: David EganT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 74569605- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictFairly useful filly. 13½ lengths fifth of 7 to Red Letter in Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes at this course (9f, good, 66/1) 15 days ago. Uphill task.- Unnamed Favourite
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