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Glasgow Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Copacabana Sands maintains strong form to land Barberstown Castle Stakes
The three-year-old filly landed the Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes at Naas last time out, prior to which she was a respectable fifth in the Priory Belle despite encountering very little luck in running. At Leopardstown she returned at the same Group Three level as the latter contest, and under Wayne Lordan was an 11-2 chance when prevailing by a length and three quarters. 'She won her Listed race on good ground the last day but Wayne felt she probably improved for that (soft) ground,' said O'Callaghan. 'She found trouble again in running, she seems to do that, but she showed a bit of class and a bit of grit to get out and quicken up to win well. 'We'll probably plan an autumn campaign for her. The ground would be a factor and she's also been on the go from early in the spring. 'She tries very hard, so she leaves nothing behind and deserves a break.' Gavin Cromwell's Brownstown could have a smart future after making a winning introduction in the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. Brownstown (Cracksman) makes a nice start with the hope she could a stakes filly in the making for @gavincromwell1 at @LeopardstownRC — Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 12, 2025 Sent off the 3-1 second favourite in the hands of Gary Carroll, the daughter of Cracksman showed a likeable attitude once kicking clear of the field to hold on for a half-length success. Carroll said: 'She's a filly we like a lot. She's a big, long-striding filly who travels well and has a gear. 'She picked up to win well and has got tired inside the furlong pole. She had a good blow, and the ground is probably as slow as she wants it. She has a bit of class. 'She won a barrier trial well and stepped forward. She's a very straightforward filly and I think as the year goes on, she'll keep improving.' There was also a first victory for Dermot Weld's Sindria (3-1) in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden, with the daughter of Kodiac running on strongly in the hands of Chris Hayes to pip Johnny Murtagh's 6-4 favourite Shakazia. Dermot Weld's Sindria won nicely (PA) Weld said: 'She ran a very good race on her only run as a two-year-old and at Naas the ground was probably a bit quick for her, and she ran too free early on. 'She only finished about four lengths behind the favourite in Naas having done a lot wrong. We've spent a lot of time over the last couple of weeks just getting her to relax and settle to enjoy her work. The proof of the pudding was winning there today. 'She's by Kodiac out of a Galileo mare and that's why she came home well there. A good ride from the winning jockey.'
North Wales Chronicle
12-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Copacabana Sands maintains strong form to land Barberstown Castle Stakes
The three-year-old filly landed the Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes at Naas last time out, prior to which she was a respectable fifth in the Priory Belle despite encountering very little luck in running. At Leopardstown she returned at the same Group Three level as the latter contest, and under Wayne Lordan was an 11-2 chance when prevailing by a length and three quarters. 'She won her Listed race on good ground the last day but Wayne felt she probably improved for that (soft) ground,' said O'Callaghan. 'She found trouble again in running, she seems to do that, but she showed a bit of class and a bit of grit to get out and quicken up to win well. 'We'll probably plan an autumn campaign for her. The ground would be a factor and she's also been on the go from early in the spring. 'She tries very hard, so she leaves nothing behind and deserves a break.' Gavin Cromwell's Brownstown could have a smart future after making a winning introduction in the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. Brownstown (Cracksman) makes a nice start with the hope she could a stakes filly in the making for @gavincromwell1 at @LeopardstownRC — Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 12, 2025 Sent off the 3-1 second favourite in the hands of Gary Carroll, the daughter of Cracksman showed a likeable attitude once kicking clear of the field to hold on for a half-length success. Carroll said: 'She's a filly we like a lot. She's a big, long-striding filly who travels well and has a gear. 'She picked up to win well and has got tired inside the furlong pole. She had a good blow, and the ground is probably as slow as she wants it. She has a bit of class. 'She won a barrier trial well and stepped forward. She's a very straightforward filly and I think as the year goes on, she'll keep improving.' There was also a first victory for Dermot Weld's Sindria (3-1) in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden, with the daughter of Kodiac running on strongly in the hands of Chris Hayes to pip Johnny Murtagh's 6-4 favourite Shakazia. Weld said: 'She ran a very good race on her only run as a two-year-old and at Naas the ground was probably a bit quick for her, and she ran too free early on. 'She only finished about four lengths behind the favourite in Naas having done a lot wrong. We've spent a lot of time over the last couple of weeks just getting her to relax and settle to enjoy her work. The proof of the pudding was winning there today. 'She's by Kodiac out of a Galileo mare and that's why she came home well there. A good ride from the winning jockey.'
Leader Live
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Copacabana Sands maintains strong form to land Barberstown Castle Stakes
The three-year-old filly landed the Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes at Naas last time out, prior to which she was a respectable fifth in the Priory Belle despite encountering very little luck in running. At Leopardstown she returned at the same Group Three level as the latter contest, and under Wayne Lordan was an 11-2 chance when prevailing by a length and three quarters. 'She won her Listed race on good ground the last day but Wayne felt she probably improved for that (soft) ground,' said O'Callaghan. 'She found trouble again in running, she seems to do that, but she showed a bit of class and a bit of grit to get out and quicken up to win well. 'We'll probably plan an autumn campaign for her. The ground would be a factor and she's also been on the go from early in the spring. 'She tries very hard, so she leaves nothing behind and deserves a break.' Gavin Cromwell's Brownstown could have a smart future after making a winning introduction in the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. Brownstown (Cracksman) makes a nice start with the hope she could a stakes filly in the making for @gavincromwell1 at @LeopardstownRC — Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 12, 2025 Sent off the 3-1 second favourite in the hands of Gary Carroll, the daughter of Cracksman showed a likeable attitude once kicking clear of the field to hold on for a half-length success. Carroll said: 'She's a filly we like a lot. She's a big, long-striding filly who travels well and has a gear. 'She picked up to win well and has got tired inside the furlong pole. She had a good blow, and the ground is probably as slow as she wants it. She has a bit of class. 'She won a barrier trial well and stepped forward. She's a very straightforward filly and I think as the year goes on, she'll keep improving.' There was also a first victory for Dermot Weld's Sindria (3-1) in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden, with the daughter of Kodiac running on strongly in the hands of Chris Hayes to pip Johnny Murtagh's 6-4 favourite Shakazia. Weld said: 'She ran a very good race on her only run as a two-year-old and at Naas the ground was probably a bit quick for her, and she ran too free early on. 'She only finished about four lengths behind the favourite in Naas having done a lot wrong. We've spent a lot of time over the last couple of weeks just getting her to relax and settle to enjoy her work. The proof of the pudding was winning there today. 'She's by Kodiac out of a Galileo mare and that's why she came home well there. A good ride from the winning jockey.'
Leader Live
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Sangster sets sights on taking top billing at the Curragh
Flight and Simmering took home silver and bronze medals respectively in the English equivalent at Newmarket, with the former a length behind Desert Flower and the latter a further length behind her stablemate. Each defied large odds to run a huge race behind the Godolphin hotpot and unless the ground at the Curragh is drastically changed by late rain, they will cross paths again. CLASS 💫 Desert Flower sees her race out strongly to justify short odds in the 1000 Guineas. The boys in blue are on fire! 🟦 @Betfred | @WilliamBuickX | @godolphin — Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 4, 2025 'They're both travelling, Flight will run regardless and Simmering is due to run at the moment and will unless we get a lot of rain and the ground goes very soft,' said Sangster. 'They're both very well, they have taken the race at Newmarket well and we've been happy with them since. 'Simmering ran a great race in the Moyglare for second last year at the Curragh, and she ran a good race at Newmarket to pass some nice horses. 'For Flight, I think the galloping nature of the Curragh track will suit her and she has a nice draw, we'd be hopeful of a big race.' Aidan O'Brien's Lake Victoria failed to fire in the English Guineas when coming home sixth of 10, but connections had made it clear her preparation was not ideal and that she was expected to come on leaps and bounds for the run. The bay daughter of Frankel was unbeaten at two and already has three Group One titles to her name, including a defeat of Simmering in that Moyglare contest, so a return to form on the Curragh is justifiably expected, with the Ballydoyle maestro chasing an 11th success in the race. Lake Victoria beats Simmering in the Moyglare (Niall Carson/PA). O'Brien told Racing TV: 'She's a totally different filly than she was at Newmarket, she's doing everything really smooth and real easy. 'We thought she would and really she was only ready for a racecourse gallop going to Newmarket, we were wanting to take her to the Curragh here and then we said we'd leave her go, because we obviously didn't have anything in the Guineas at Newmarket. 'We let her run and she ran very well, considering everything, but she has made great improvement since then.' Dermot Weld, who claimed this prize in 2022 and 2023 to make it six wins overall, is represented by Swelter, a Juddmonte owned and bred daughter of Kingman who was last seen winning the Group Three Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown in March. That run maintained her unbeaten record and though she is only lightly campaigned so far, she is clearly highly regarded by connections. Swelter scoring at Leopardstown (Niall Carson/PA). 'The Priory Belle was a lovely run, she's a beautiful filly who has run twice and won twice,' said Juddmonte's Barry Mahon. 'She lacks a bit of experience but she's a filly we're very much looking forward to. 'She's a very exciting horse.' Archie Watson's Duty First finished ninth in the Guineas at Newmarket when struggling with the track, but prior to that she was the winner of Newbury's Fred Darling and her trainer is happy to disregard her Rowley Mile performance. He said: 'She didn't handle the track at Newmarket at all and stumbled badly on the undulations. 'Hopefully we can put a line through that run. I have been very happy with her at home since and the track at the Curragh should suit her much better.' Atsila winning the Athasi Stakes (Niall Carson/PA). Donnacha O'Brien has supplemented Atsila, who did not run at two but has done nothing wrong to win both her starts so far this term – including in the course-and-distance Athasi Stakes. The trainer said: 'Her form looks strong. To be fair to Barry (Fowler, owner), he is game for anything. 'It was my fault that I didn't have her in the race in the first place but he's more than happy to supplement and take a chance. 'I think she's entitled to be in the race.' Elsewhere in the contest, there is the Adrian Murray-trained duo of California Dreamer and Jaliyah, with Aidan O'Brien having a second runner in January and Paddy Twomey saddling City Of Memphis. Joseph Murphy's Cercene and Eoghan O'Neill's Tamam Desert complete the field.
Rhyl Journal
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Sangster sets sights on taking top billing at the Curragh
Flight and Simmering took home silver and bronze medals respectively in the English equivalent at Newmarket, with the former a length behind Desert Flower and the latter a further length behind her stablemate. Each defied large odds to run a huge race behind the Godolphin hotpot and unless the ground at the Curragh is drastically changed by late rain, they will cross paths again. CLASS 💫 Desert Flower sees her race out strongly to justify short odds in the 1000 Guineas. The boys in blue are on fire! 🟦 @Betfred | @WilliamBuickX | @godolphin — Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 4, 2025 'They're both travelling, Flight will run regardless and Simmering is due to run at the moment and will unless we get a lot of rain and the ground goes very soft,' said Sangster. 'They're both very well, they have taken the race at Newmarket well and we've been happy with them since. 'Simmering ran a great race in the Moyglare for second last year at the Curragh, and she ran a good race at Newmarket to pass some nice horses. 'For Flight, I think the galloping nature of the Curragh track will suit her and she has a nice draw, we'd be hopeful of a big race.' Aidan O'Brien's Lake Victoria failed to fire in the English Guineas when coming home sixth of 10, but connections had made it clear her preparation was not ideal and that she was expected to come on leaps and bounds for the run. The bay daughter of Frankel was unbeaten at two and already has three Group One titles to her name, including a defeat of Simmering in that Moyglare contest, so a return to form on the Curragh is justifiably expected, with the Ballydoyle maestro chasing an 11th success in the race. O'Brien told Racing TV: 'She's a totally different filly than she was at Newmarket, she's doing everything really smooth and real easy. 'We thought she would and really she was only ready for a racecourse gallop going to Newmarket, we were wanting to take her to the Curragh here and then we said we'd leave her go, because we obviously didn't have anything in the Guineas at Newmarket. 'We let her run and she ran very well, considering everything, but she has made great improvement since then.' Dermot Weld, who claimed this prize in 2022 and 2023 to make it six wins overall, is represented by Swelter, a Juddmonte owned and bred daughter of Kingman who was last seen winning the Group Three Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown in March. That run maintained her unbeaten record and though she is only lightly campaigned so far, she is clearly highly regarded by connections. 'The Priory Belle was a lovely run, she's a beautiful filly who has run twice and won twice,' said Juddmonte's Barry Mahon. 'She lacks a bit of experience but she's a filly we're very much looking forward to. 'She's a very exciting horse.' Archie Watson's Duty First finished ninth in the Guineas at Newmarket when struggling with the track, but prior to that she was the winner of Newbury's Fred Darling and her trainer is happy to disregard her Rowley Mile performance. He said: 'She didn't handle the track at Newmarket at all and stumbled badly on the undulations. 'Hopefully we can put a line through that run. I have been very happy with her at home since and the track at the Curragh should suit her much better.' Donnacha O'Brien has supplemented Atsila, who did not run at two but has done nothing wrong to win both her starts so far this term – including in the course-and-distance Athasi Stakes. The trainer said: 'Her form looks strong. To be fair to Barry (Fowler, owner), he is game for anything. 'It was my fault that I didn't have her in the race in the first place but he's more than happy to supplement and take a chance. 'I think she's entitled to be in the race.' Elsewhere in the contest, there is the Adrian Murray-trained duo of California Dreamer and Jaliyah, with Aidan O'Brien having a second runner in January and Paddy Twomey saddling City Of Memphis. Joseph Murphy's Cercene and Eoghan O'Neill's Tamam Desert complete the field.
