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Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

Curragh · 14:50 · Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 7f · Good · Class 1

🤖 AI race preview

Alpha makes the strongest appeal on form, having delivered consistent performances in recent starts with a strong RPR of 118 and a clear pattern of gaining ground over the final furlong, including a decisive win over Dancing Destiny in a Group 3 race on soft ground at Leopardstown — a performance that underscores her ability to handle the pace and distance. She is drawn in a favourable position at 2, with a 128lb weight that aligns with her recent run patterns and a track record of maintaining composure under pressure, while her trainer, A P Obrien, has a solid record of producing quality in this class. Dancing Destiny remains a notable danger, having finished just behind Alpha in the Leopardstown Group 3 and showing improvement in class, while Blonde Over Blue, a first-time headgear filly, presents a sharp each-way value with a recent run that saw her lose ground in the closing stages despite a promising start. Green Empress, though unplaced in her last two runs, has shown the capacity to close in the final furlong and may offer a value at the forecast price, while Ibelieveicanfly, with a headgear change and a strong recent showing, could provide a surprise in the closing stages.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Green Empress (IRE) Dylan Browne McMonagle3.75
2Dancing Destiny (IRE) Declan McDonogh13
3Alpha (IRE) Wayne Lordan1.67
4Ibelieveicanfly (USA) Ronan Whelan7.00
5Blonde Over Blue (GB) Chris Hayes41

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Ibelieveicanfly
🥈Green Empress
🥉Alpha

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