5.05 1m. 3f. 190yds. 16 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes of €47,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €28,500.00 2nd - €9,500.00 3rd - €4,750.00 4th - €2,375.00 5th - €1,425.00 6th - €950.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - ZAWARA seemed to improve when a close fourth at Leopardstown on Champions Weekend and might turn placings with Thunder Kiss (which is badly drawn in 16) and win. ZAWARA was always capable but could be a late-developer as her Leopardstown run was a fine effort and meets Thunder Kiss 2lbs better today, for a 0.19L defeat. Thunder Kiss is thoroughly consistent and capable and can be depended upon to give her usual running, and seems ground-versatile. Barrington Court (in stall 15) won this race last year and while she ran well when fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh in August, missed her St Leger target due to unsuitable going and, again today, could encounter unsuitable ground, as she has a preference for heavy. Flor De La Luna is a quirky type who hasn't run since May but did show useful form at Cork in April. High Heels has been running in some smart races and has some place claims.
For three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligibleWeights - 3-y-o 9st 3lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2021) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra Of a Group 2 or a Group 1 race 7lb extra