14:30 Leopardstown (IRE) 10 May 2026
Al Shira'aa Racing 'Mutamakina' Stakes
Fillies' And Mares' Group 3 | Class 1 | 3YO plus
Winner €42,000 - 10 ran
tracked leader, pushed along to dispute lead 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and kept on well
tracked leaders early, took keen hold, checked after 1 1/2f and soon towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along and wide entering straight, ridden in 7th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd close home, never nearer
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 3rd under 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led, pushed along and joined 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, no extra final 100 yards
tracked leaders on inner, ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace inside final furlong
a little awkward from stalls, tracked leaders and ran freely, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression when short of room briefly over 1f out, 5th when not clear run inside final furlong, no extra, kept on one pace
in rear and never a factor, pushed along entering straight, 8th and no impression 1f out, soon reminder and kept on one pace
held up towards rear, took keen hold, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 6th and no impression over 1f out, short of room early final furlong, no extra
always towards rear on inner and a little keen, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, weakened over 1f out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, weakened
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €7.01 (5, 10) |
| Tricast | €48.10 (5, 10, 2) |
| Win | €3.00 (5) |
| Place | €1.10 (5), €1.50 (10), €2.80 (2) |
| Exacta | €9.60 (5, 10) |
| Trifecta | €54.70 (5, 10, 2) |
Expert Analysis
This Group 3 emphasised late speed, the runners posting the fastest race sectional of the day from the three-furlong point, the winner posting a finishing speed of nearly 109%. The runner-up shaped well coming from off the steady pace, also a three-year-old against her elders.
CITY OF MEMPHIS is from a yard going very well and brought her record to three wins from four starts, her sole defeat when in a Group 1 second time out. She raced prominently and went clear late, looking at sharp sort that could be a seven-furlong specialist, though her trainer mentioned going for a mile race next time.
SIGNORA, the sole three-year-old in the line-up, shaped very well. Drawn nine, she was unable to get in from that wide position and had to race in rear. She came wide in the straight and was briefly outpaced before running on well in the middle of the track despite having nothing to bring her into the race. A long-striding type, further should suit as might a straight track.
SNELLEN was carrying a penalty on her first start of the season, and this was a promising return over a trip short of her best. She has twice run well at Royal Ascot, and that meeting is an obvious target.
CALIFORNIA DREAMER dictated a steady pace and looks flattered by this.
PRINCESS CHILD has had a busy early season but tends to improve as the year goes on. She would prefer slower ground and a less galloping track.
CARLA RIDGE won over six furlongs on testing ground last October and showed versatility regarding conditions here. She was keeping on late when meeting some trouble and should improve from this.
DUCKADILLY made late headway but will be hard to place off this mark.
QUEBEC was unfancied on her first run for Joseph O’Brien and should improve for this. She was held up and making up some late ground before running into the backs of rivals, not knocked about thereafter.
FREGADA was up against it in this grade.
MALLAVELLY refused to settle from a wide draw with no cover and had little chance of getting home.
Video Highlights
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Replay: 14:30 Leopardstown 10th May 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 8 | Vera's Secret | 4 | 6 | 9 9 | - | 53-1015 | 217 days | J Feane (38 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 11/ 2 | 1:31.21 |
