The most striking thread running through her record is what happens when she turns up at The Curragh, one of Ireland's most prestigious tracks. She has won 2 of her 4 races there — that is half of all her visits resulting in a win, at a venue where plenty of horses never win at all. Her first career victory came there on 23 May 2025, and the track has clearly suited her ever since. For a horse to find a course it genuinely thrives on this early is the kind of pattern that trainers and followers notice and remember.
Her recent form makes for interesting reading. Reading right to left — oldest to newest — she won, then finished second, then had a break, then won again at Dundalk in October, then finished fourth, and most recently finished sixth. That dip in the last two runs is worth noting, but it does not erase what came before, and with yesterday being her most recent race, there may well be more to come in this chapter.
Behind the scenes, Ipanema Queen is trained by Robson De Aguiar, based in Mullingar, County Westmeath. The yard has sent out 16 winners already this season, which tells you this is not a small operation running on hope — they know how to get horses fit and ready to win. Finding the right races at the right time is half the battle in this sport, and a trainer with 16 winners on the board in a season clearly has that skill.
At three years old, with 12 races already under her belt, a course she appears to love, and a trainer in form, Ipanema Queen is the kind of horse that rewards keeping an eye on — particularly any time The Curragh appears on her schedule.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
4 | 2 wins, 2 other | 3 Jun | 50% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 13 Mar | 33.3% |
| Ascot Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 19 Jun | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 23 Jul | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Sep | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 May | 0% |