The Curragh racecourse is set to host a trio of Group 3 contests for two-year-olds, featuring promising young thoroughbreds in events that highlight both fillies and mixed-gender fields.

The Newtownanner Stud Stakes, a Group 3 race exclusively for fillies, covers a distance of one mile and includes a competitive lineup with several notable contenders. Among the entrants are Ballyskeagh, Bellesque, Samnina, and the favourite So Lovely. The race will test the stamina and potential of these juvenile fillies early in their careers as they vie for a prestigious win.

In the sprint category, the Round Tower Stakes will take place over six furlongs. This Group 3 event for two-year-olds features a strong field led by favourite Great Barrier Reef, who will be partnered by jockey Ryan Moore. Other competitors in this race include Push The Boat Out, Ruler’s Control, and Livenka, all aiming to make a significant impression in this competitive sprint.

Additionally, the Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes, another Group 3 event at the Curragh, covers a longer distance of one mile and one furlong. This race features a deeper field, with 15 fillies entered including Bosphorus Rose, Faiyum, Princess Child, and Sindria. The contest will serve as a notable test of endurance among the two-year-old fillies and offers a chance for emerging talent to establish themselves over a middle distance.

Scheduled for the upcoming racing programme at the Curragh, these races provide valuable opportunities for connections and jockeys to assess the development of their juvenile horses at a key stage of the flat racing season. The combination of sprint and middle-distance contests ensures a broad showcase of the abilities and potential future stars in Irish racing.