Pretty Polly Stakes: Kalpana’s Curragh Return – Preview
- Kalpana, a British-trained filly, is set to compete in the Group 1 Paddy Power pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh this Saturday.
- "While we think she might be even better over further, a mile and a quarter should suit her well, especially if the ground stays good."
- The international challenge includes Survie, a French-trained Group 2 winner.
Kalpana, a British contender, is geared up to race in the Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh this Saturday, and we have the full preview. Get ready for a thrilling Group 1 race as Kalpana, trained by Andrew Balding, takes on a field of seven high-class fillies. Colin Keane will be riding Kalpana, hoping to improve on her third-place finish in the Tattersalls Gold cup. Survie, a French Group 2 winner, adds international competition. Irish contenders like Whirl and Wemighttakedlongway also present a strong challenge. The curragh card on Saturday is packed with Group races and handicap events, promising a day of electrifying Horse Racing excitement. News Directory 3 has the latest updates.Anticipate high stakes and the potential for memorable performances. Discover what’s next in this fiercely competitive field.
Kalpana Seeks Victory in Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes
Updated June 28, 2025
Kalpana, a British-trained filly, is set to compete in the Group 1 Paddy Power pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh this Saturday. Trained by Andrew Balding,Kalpana will be ridden by Colin Keane after a third-place finish in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the same venue last month. The Pretty Polly Stakes features seven high-class fillies.
Balding expressed confidence in Kalpana’s chances. “She is a vrey high-class filly,” Balding said. “While we think she might be even better over further, a mile and a quarter should suit her well, especially if the ground stays good.”
The international challenge includes Survie, a French-trained Group 2 winner. Survie will be ridden by Stéphane Pasquier for trainers Nicolas Clément and Flo Hermans.
Irish contenders include whirl, Wemighttakedlongway, Magical Hope, Jancis and Higher Leaves. Aidan O’Brien trains Whirl, the narrow Oaks runner-up. Joseph O’Brien trains Wemighttakedlongway, aiming to emulate past winners. Paddy Twomey trains Magical Hope. Willie McCreery’s Jancis will be ridden by Ben Coen,while Higher Leaves represents Henry de Bromhead and Shane Foley.
The curragh’s Saturday card includes the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes,featuring Lady Iman and Beautify. The Group 3 al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes and the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes are also scheduled.
Additional races include the Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Ladies Derby and the Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Handicap.
What’s next
Racing fans can anticipate a day of competitive racing at the Curragh, with Kalpana facing a strong field in the Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes. The event promises high stakes and thrilling performances.