Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies Maiden: A Preview of the Curragh Race on April 3rd, 2026
The Curragh Racecourse in Ireland is set to host the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden (Smullen Series) on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. This 3-year-old fillies’ maiden race, covering a distance of one mile and two furlongs, features a field of 11 declared runners competing for a prize pool of €30,000.00. The race is part of the Smullen Series, adding to its significance within the Irish racing calendar.
Race Details
- Date: Friday, April 3rd, 2026
- Location: Curragh Racecourse, Ireland
- Race Type: Maiden
- Age: 3-Year-Old Fillies
- Distance: 1 mile 2 furlongs (approximately 2012 meters)
- Prize Money: €30,000.00
- Series: Smullen Series
- Number of Runners: 11
- Going: Soft Racing Post
Key Contenders
Several fillies stand out as potential contenders in this maiden race:
- Chasing Paradise: A Churchill filly, half-sister to notable winners, showed promise with a second-place finish in a 1-mile maiden at Leopardstown on her debut in October. Her pedigree suggests she should benefit from the increased distance. Sporting Life
- Chablis Rock: Improved on her first outing, finishing third in a maiden at Gowran over 8.3f in October. Bred for this longer trip, she could show further progress. Sporting Life
- Mistress Of Tyrone: A Saxon Warrior filly with a strong pedigree, being a half-sister to successful horses like Earl of Tyrone and Countess of Tyrone. She makes her debut and is considered a filly of interest. Sporting Life
Other Runners
- Aravalli: Shaped well when seventh in a maiden at Leopardstown, stepping up in trip and racing with cheekpieces for the first time. Irish Racing
- Arizona Star: Has struggled in previous maidens and is significantly stepping up in distance. Irish Racing
- Music And Song: Has shown limited form in three starts at Dundalk. Irish Racing
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Race Information
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies Maiden is a race for 3-year-old fillies, with weights set at 9st 3lbs. The race conditions specify it is for fillies whose sires established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price not exceeding €50,000. Racing Post
The race is scheduled to take place at 2:32 PM at the Curragh on April 3rd, 2026.
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