(R5) 15:55 CURRAGH, 1M

TIMEFORM VIEW: CHAMPERS ELYSEES rates the clear form pick and should strip a lot sharper for her reappearance fourth here so gets the nod at the chief expense of Epona Plays who arrives at the top of her game and shouldn't be underestimated on the back of her Naas victory. Valeria Messalina lacks a recent run but can make her presence felt too. PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Timeform 1-2-3: 1: CHAMPERS ELYSEES (1) (R5) 15:55 CURRAGH, 1m 2: EPONA PLAYS (2) Lanwades Stud Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 2) (Class 1) (4YO plus) 3: VALERIA MESSALINA (7) No(Dr) Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 (2) 11114-4 CHAMPERS ELYSEES 19 C D BF 4 9 - 5 B M Coen 114 John Patrick b f Elzaam - La Cuvee Murtagh

Jockey Colours: Yellow & black stripes, red sleeves, yellow & black striped cap Notes: Timeform says: Very smart filly. 2/1, looked rusty after 7 months off when fourth of 8 to No Speak Alexander in Athasi Stakes at this course (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, not knocked about. Obvious claims. (Forecast 2.75) 2 (6) 14317-1 EPONA PLAYS 55 D 4 9 - 2 W J Lee 105 W McCreery b f Australia - New Plays

Jockey Colours: Yellow, brown seams, light blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful filly. 12/1, career best when winning 8-runner Park Express Stakes at Naas (8f, heavy) 55 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Parent's Prayer. Much respected. (Forecast 8.00) 3 (3) 61- IVA FEELING (GB) 183 D 4 9 - 2t1 R C Colgan 84 Shane Crawley b f Ivawood - Ceoldrama

Jockey Colours: Yellow, royal blue star, royal blue stars on cap Notes: Timeform says: 22/1, won 13-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f), well on top finish. Off 6 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has more to offer but plenty to find on form here, though. (Forecast 51.00) 4 (4) 2/1501-4 ROCA ROMA 6 D 4 9 - 2 C T Keane 96 G M Lyons b f Australia - Lucy Diamonds

Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful filly. 4/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy) 6 days ago. Stable in good form but this is a tough ask. (Forecast 9.50) 5 (7) 25383-3 SOUL SEARCH 19 4 9 - 2 G F Carroll 100 b f Zoffany - Ecoutila G M Lyons

Jockey Colours: Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star Notes: Timeform says: Useful filly. 9/1, creditable 2 lengths third of 8 to No Speak Alexander in Athasi Stakes at this course (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. More needed here, however. (Forecast 12.00) 6 (5) 3966-71 TOO SOON TO PANIC 17 D 4 9 - 2 C D Hayes 106 b f Gleneagles - Scream Blue Murder J A Stack

Jockey Colours: Light blue, white hollow box, light blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful filly who recorded career best when winning listed race at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 17 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Empress Josephine. Needs another step forward up in grade now. (Forecast 10.00) 7 (1) 12/9126- VALERIA MESSALINA 252 4 9 - 2 S Foley 109 b f Holy Roman Emperor - Arty Crafty Mrs J Harrington

Jockey Colours: Mauve, yellow chevron, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star Notes: Timeform says: Smart filly. Respectable 5 lengths sixth of 11 to Champers Elysees in Matron Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good, 11/1), not much room. Off 8 months but not discounted. (Forecast 4.50)

Jockey Colours: Yellow, royal blue star, royal blue stars on cap Timeform says: 22/1, won 13-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f), well on top finish. Off 6 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Has more to offer but plenty to find on form here, though. (Forecast 51.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

1 (2) 11114-4 CHAMPERS ELYSEES 19 C D BF 4 9 - 5 B M Coen 114 Flat Turf: 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 John Patrick b f Elzaam - La Cuvee Murtagh RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Jockey Colours: Yellow & black stripes, red sleeves, yellow & black striped cap Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR Timeform says: Very smart filly. 2/1, looked rusty after 7 months off when fourth of 8 to No Speak Alexander in Athasi 1st IVA FEELING, 2nd Fictitious Lady, 3rd Feminism 20 Nov 20 dun 8f Mdn 7K St 9-2 1/13 (9) R C Colgan 22/1 chased leaders, took keen hold, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden - Stakes at this course (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, not knocked about. Obvious claims. (Forecast 2.75) 2½ len to dispute lead 1f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st Miss Molly T, 2nd Fictitious Lady, 3rd Madaket Mystery 16 Oct 20 Leo 7f Mdn 7K Yl-Sft 9-2 6/11 (13) R C Colgan 12/1 slowly into stride and pushed along from stalls, mid-division and - 8½ len pushed along in 7th from halfway, ridden from 2f out and no Flat Turf: 11 - 5 - 2 - 1 Jumps: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 impression in 6th from 1f out

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 4 (4) 2/1501-4 ROCA ROMA 6 D 4 9 - 2 C T Keane 96 1st No Speak Alexander, 2nd Zaffy's Pride, 3rd SOUL SEARCH G M Lyons 03 May 21 Cur 7f Cls1 40K Yl 10-2 4/8 (3) B M Coen 2/1f soon chased leaders, 6th 3f out and raced behind horses, pushed 115 b f Australia - Lucy Diamonds 3¾ len along and switched left 2f out, kept on without matching principals final furlong 1st Nazeef, 2nd Half Light, 3rd Cloak Of Spirits Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green cap 03 Oct 20 nmk 8f Cls1 133K Sft 9-0 4/12 (6) C T Keane 11/4f held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on towards 115 2¼ len finish Timeform says: Useful filly. 4/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy) 6 days ago. Stable in good form but (Forecast 9.50) 1st CHAMPERS ELYSEES, 2nd Peaceful, 3rd Fancy Blue this is a tough ask. 12 Sep 20 Leo 8f Cls1 150K Gd 9-2 1/11 (8) C T Keane 9/2 held up on inner towards rear, switched right entering straight, soon 110 1¼ len ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, led inside final 100 yards, CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) kept on well 1st CHAMPERS ELYSEES, 2nd Pearls Galore, 3rd Parent's 02 Sep 20 Gow 7.5f Cls1 33K Sft-Hy 9-2 1/11 (12) N G McCullagh 5/6f Prayer 110 Flat Turf: 6 - 2 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 ½ len settled behind leaders on outer, 5th halfway, challenged towards stand's side 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 1st CHAMPERS ELYSEES, 2nd Auxilia, 3rd A New Dawn 28 Jul 20 Gal 7f List Cls1 29K Yl 9-2 1/12 (4) B M Coen 15/8f chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to close in 2nd 2f out, led 1 94 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 7 len 1/2f out, kept on strongly to pull clear inside final furlong, easily 1st Pepperoni Pete, 2nd Starting Monday, 3rd Band of Outlaws 1st CHAMPERS ELYSEES, 2nd Bright Idea, 3rd Leadership Race 16 May 21 Naa 8f Hcp 9K Sft 10-5 4/15 (15) C T Keane 4/1j2f soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight, soon headway on 95 12 Jun 20 Cur 7f 3y Hcp 13K Gd-Fm 9-4 1/17 (15) D E Sheehy (5) 14/1 held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden to progress in 5th 1 1/2f 86 2½ len outer, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong ½ len out, led over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong 1st ROCA ROMA, 2nd Zofar Zogood, 3rd Lady Scathach 20 Aug 20 Leo 8f Hcp 14K Sft 10-0 1/7 (6) C T Keane 3/1f2 held up towards rear early, closer in 3rd halfway, 2nd travelling well 90 1¾ len under 2f out, pushed along and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong 1st Lovelier, 2nd Celestial Object, 3rd Kassaba 13 Jul 20 kil 8f List Cls1 29K Yl 9-2 10/12 C T Keane 4/1f2 tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along on outer and no 92 2 (6) 14317-1 EPONA PLAYS 55 D 4 9 - 2 W J Lee 105 impression 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong W McCreery (10) b f Australia - New Plays 6¼ len 1st Magical, 2nd Cayenne Pepper, 3rd Fleeting 28 Jun 20 Cur 10f Cls1 120K Gd 9-0 5/5 (4) C T Keane 12/1 chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd under 3f out, dropped to 3rd 2f 63 Jockey Colours: Yellow, brown seams, light blue cap 16¼ len out, soon weakened Timeform says: Useful filly. 12/1, career best when winning 8-runner Park Express Stakes at Naas (8f, heavy) 55 days ago 1st ROCA ROMA, 2nd Elite Craft, 3rd Inside Intel by 1¾ lengths from Parent's Prayer. Much respected. (Forecast 8.00) 19 Jun 20 Gow 8f 3y Mdn 8K Yl 9-2 1/13 (18) C T Keane 1/2f soon close up and led, pushed along over 2f out, went on final 63 2½ len furlong, kept on well CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st Amma Grace, 2nd ROCA ROMA, 3rd EPONA PLAYS 19 Oct 19 Leo 8f 2y Mdn 10K Sft 9-0 2/14 (15) C T Keane 11/4f2 in touch on outer, lost place after 2f, 8th halfway, progress - ¾ len approaching straight, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, closed in 2nd under Flat Turf: 11 - 3 - 1 - 3 Jumps: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1f out, kept on, held

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 5 (7) 25383-3 SOUL SEARCH 19 4 9 - 2 G F Carroll 100 1st EPONA PLAYS, 2nd Parent's Prayer, 3rd Sziget G M Lyons 28 Mar 21 Naa 8f Cls1 40K Sft 10-2 1/8 (4) W M Lordan 12/1 tracked leader, 2nd halfway, challenged leader 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f 104 b f Zoffany - Ecoutila 1¾ len out, improved to lead narrowly final 150 yards, kept on best 1st Saltonstall, 2nd Raise You, 3rd Quizical 01 Nov 20 Naa 8f List Cls1 22K Sft-Hy 9-5 7/12 (8) W J Lee 13/2 dwelt and rear, ridden on outer 2f out, kept on one pace final 104 Jockey Colours: Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star 6¾ len furlong Timeform says: Useful filly. 9/1, creditable 2 lengths third of 8 to No Speak Alexander in Athasi Stakes at this course (7f, 1st EPONA PLAYS, 2nd Etneya, 3rd Cerro Bayo good to soft) 19 days ago. More needed here, however. (Forecast 12.00) 19 Sep 20 Gow 9.5f Cls1 30K Gd 9-2 1/13 (4) W J Lee 9/2 chased leader, 6th halfway, progress 2f out, switched left and 100 nk ridden in 2nd over 1f out, strongly challenged leader under 1f out, led final 100 yards, kept on best CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st Thundering Nights, 2nd Albigna, 3rd EPONA PLAYS 28 Aug 20 Cur 9f Cls1 30K Sft 9-2 3/8 (10) D P McDonogh 14/1 waited with towards rear, closed on outer from 4f out, disputed 4th 100 Flat Turf: 16 - 1 - 4 - 6 Jumps: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1¾ len 3f out, soon pushed along and effort, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 1st Laburnum, 2nd Ennistymon, 3rd A New Dawn 12 Aug 20 Gow 9.5f List Cls1 29K Gd 9-2 4/10 (4) W J Lee 7/1 mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out, 4th over 1f out, kept 91 3¼ len on same pace final furlong Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st EPONA PLAYS, 2nd Lady Anner, 3rd Sagrada Familia 25 Jul 20 Gow 8f Mdn Div2 7K Yl 9-2 1/14 (15) W J Lee 5/2f tracked leaders, on terms from 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on 89 ½ len best inside final furlong

3 (3) 61- IVA FEELING (GB) 183 D 4 9 - 2t1 R C Colgan 84 © 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st No Speak Alexander, 2nd Zaffy's Pride, 3rd SOUL SEARCH 1st VALERIA MESSALINA, 2nd Unforgetable, 3rd SOUL 03 May 21 Cur 7f Cls1 40K Yl 9-11 3/8 (6) C T Keane 9/1 held up in touch, 5th over 3f out, soon effort, kept on without 100 12 Jul 20 cor 7f Cls1 39K Gd 9-2 1/12 (9) S Foley 11/2 SEARCH 99 2 len matching front pair final furlong ½ len tracked leaders, 3rd 3f out, pushed along and headway to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong 1st With Thanks, 2nd Silk Forest, 3rd SOUL SEARCH 01 Nov 20 Naa 7f Cls1 39K Hy 9-2 3/15 (2) C T Keane 7/1 100 1st Peaceful, 2nd Fancy Blue, 3rd So Wonderful held up, progress on far side 3f out, pressed leaders 2 1/2f out, 13 Jun 20 Cur 8f 3y Cls1 145K Gd-Fm 9-2 9/11 (4) W J Lee 22/1 99 5½ len challenged 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, disputed 2nd inside final led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, soon lost place and no extra furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd close home 7 len inside final furlong, weakened 1st Parent's Prayer, 2nd Stormy Belle, 2nd Best On Stage 1st Rose Of Kildare, 2nd VALERIA MESSALINA, 3rd Separate 18 Oct 20 Naa 8f List Cls1 29K Sft 9-2b 8/14 (12) C T Keane 7/2f2 mid-division, headway and closed 2f out, under pressure 1 1/2f out, 100 11 Oct 19 nmk 7f 2y Cls1 34K Gd-Sft 9-0 2/9 (9) S Foley 9/1 close up, headway and every chance 2f out, ridden and ran on - 6¾ len soon ridden, lost place 1f out, soon weakened nk 1st Current Option, 2nd Laughifuwant, 3rd SOUL SEARCH 1st VALERIA MESSALINA, 2nd Delightful Laos, 3rd Daylight 03 Oct 20 Tip 7.5f Cls1 33K Yl-Sft 9-2b 3/11 (1) G F Carroll 14/1 held up towards rear on inner, a little keen, 10th halfway, pushed 100 18 Sep 19 Naa 7f 2y Mdn 10K Gd 8-11 1/16 (8) T P Madden (3) 9/1 Come - 1¾ len along 2f out, ridden in 5th over 1f out, went 3rd 75 yards out, kept nse led, joined after 2f, narrow lead halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, pressed on without threatening, nearest finish final furlong, all out close home and just held on 1st CHAMPERS ELYSEES, 2nd Pearls Galore, 3rd Parent's 02 Sep 20 Gow 7.5f Cls1 33K Sft-Hy 9-2b 5/11 (13) C T Keane 5/1 Prayer 100 7¾ len held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, under pressure in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong 1st Bounce The Blues, 2nd SOUL SEARCH, 3rd Baraniya 23 Aug 20 Naa 7f List Cls1 22K Sft 9-1b 2/11 (9) C T Keane 7/2f2 held up towards rear, travelling well when short of room and 100 ½ len switched right over 1f out, ridden and 5th 100 yards out, went 2nd 50 yards out, kept on without quite matching winner

6 (5) 3966-71 TOO SOON TO PANIC 17 D 4 9 - 2 C D Hayes 106 J A Stack b f Gleneagles - Scream Blue Murder

Jockey Colours: Light blue, white hollow box, light blue cap Timeform says: Useful filly who recorded career best when winning listed race at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 17 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Empress Josephine. Needs another step forward up in grade now. (Forecast 10.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 12 - 2 - 0 - 4 Jumps: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st TOO SOON TO PANIC, 2nd Empress Josephine, 3rd French 05 May 21 Gow 9.5f List Cls1 28K Yl 9-11 1/7 (3) C D Hayes 12/1 Fusion 95 2¾ len led early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, effort into straight, led over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong 1st Moll, 2nd Flor De La Luna, 3rd Yaxeni 03 Apr 21 cor 12f List Cls1 28K Yl 9-2 7/10 (8) C D Hayes 28/1 rear of mid-division, 7th over 4f out, progress and pushed along 2f 95 5¾ len out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong 1st Barrington Court, 2nd Bolivar, 3rd Zawara 07 Nov 20 Naa 12f List Cls1 22K Hy 8-12 6/12 (2) C D Hayes 50/1 rear of mid-division, closer in 8th 3f out, soon ridden and no 85 5½ len impression 1st Helvic Dream, 2nd Up Helly Aa, 3rd Raise You 11 Oct 20 Cur 10f Cls1 30K Sft 9-2 6/9 (9) C D Hayes 50/1 waited with, soon in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon no 85 22 len impression and kept on same pace without threatening 1st Lady Wannabe, 2nd Keats, 3rd Flaming Moon 22 Sep 20 lst 9f List Cls1 22K Gd 9-1 9/11 (3) W J Lee 9/1 tracked leaders, pushed along briefly over 3f out, soon pushed 85 5¾ len along again, tight for room briefly before straight, soon lost position and one pace 1st Lampetia, 2nd Noble Music, 3rd TOO SOON TO PANIC 13 Aug 20 Leo 10f Hcp 14K Gd 9-13 3/8 (10) C D Hayes 10/3f2 tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden 87 1¼ len over 1f out and 3rd 100 yards out, no impression closing stages

7 (1) 12/9126- VALERIA MESSALINA 252 4 9 - 2 S Foley 109 b f Holy Roman Emperor - Arty Crafty Mrs J Harrington

Jockey Colours: Mauve, yellow chevron, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star Timeform says: Smart filly. Respectable 5 lengths sixth of 11 to Champers Elysees in Matron Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good, 11/1), not much room. Off 8 months but not discounted. (Forecast 4.50)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 6 - 2 - 2 - 0 Jumps: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st CHAMPERS ELYSEES, 2nd Peaceful, 3rd Fancy Blue 12 Sep 20 Leo 8f Cls1 150K Gd 9-2 6/11 (4) W Buick 11/1 rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, closer in 109 5¼ len 6th and short of room 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong 1st One Master, 2nd VALERIA MESSALINA, 3rd Althiqa 31 Jul 20 Gwo 7f Cls1 28K Gd 8-13 2/12 (12) L Dettori 12/1 tracked leading pair, went 2nd going well 2f out, ridden to lead over 102 shd 1f out, stayed on gamely until headed final stride