February 28 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a lot of the running before being overtaken by favourite Snapaurum over C&D four weeks ago; jockey reported he had been struck into from behind; holds an edge over Lady Lilac; should not be far away.
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1st

2

(16)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Athlumney Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Made a lot of the running before being overtaken by favourite Snapaurum over C&D four weeks ago; jockey reported he had been struck into from behind; holds an edge over Lady Lilac; should not be far away.

100/30

1

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Athlumney Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sixth foal; 30,000gns vendor yearling; half-brother to winners Zoffman (1m2f/1m4f; RPR 97), Sheishybrid (12.6f/2m2f; 85/2m1f and 2m2f hurdle) and Greengage (9.4f-1m5f inc AW; 85); dam 8.6f AW winner (69), half-sister to 2m4f Group 1 winner Big Orange; well worth a market check.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Athlumney Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

soon led, faced challenge under 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 37232-

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed three times for Pat Martin including over 7f here in December, gets this trip and will not need to improve much to make her presence felt on the first start for Gavin Cromwell.
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11th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

J Ms Joy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Joined Gavin Cromwell this year, making a lot of the running to win 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh but well held both starts since, out of depth in Group 3 and never counted after stumbling early in Sligo fillies' handicap; may yet do better but may want easier ground.

10/1

11th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

J Ms Joy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Joined Gavin Cromwell this year, making a lot of the running to win 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh but well held both starts since, out of depth in Group 3 and never counted after stumbling early in Sligo fillies' handicap; may yet do better but may want easier ground.

10/1

11th

12

(11)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

J Ms Joy

8st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Only had three runs for Gavin Cromwell, making a lot of the running to win a 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh before facing a tough task at Listed level; respected, for all that it's early in the year to be tackling older opposition.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when fourth of 14 at 100-1 over C&D four weeks ago; may struggle to reverse form with runner-up Athlumney Warrior.
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7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Lady Lilac

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairly useful handicapper over shorter trips; big jump in trip here and out of her depth.

33/1

5th

4

(1)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Lady Lilac

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Killarney maiden winner touched off on seasonal return in handicap at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy) off 80; beaten 3l off 4lb higher at Limerick in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) 10 days ago; this looks too ambitious.

25/1

5th

10

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Lady Lilac

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

1-9 on turf; won a maiden at Killarney last October (1m, sft-hvy); fine effort on seasonal reappearance in a Curragh handicap (1m, sft-hvy) when beaten a head off 4lb lower; cheekpieces now go on; ground versatile and obvious chance.

11/2

Form: 42-22

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second in a 7f claimer here in November and stepped up on that when chasing home impressive newcomer Thunder Rock over 7f here late last month; did well when second again here three weeks, beaten only a neck by the odds-on Cee En Gee; strong contender for a team doing well here lately.
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6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

8th

10

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Ze Do Asfalto

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Long-priced Fairyhouse winner last month over this trip; subsequent Dundalk run may have come too soon, only four days later; probably a bit better suited by 7f.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; sister to winners The Kodi Kid and The Bear Trap; dam 7f AW winner; may need experience.
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8th

8

(8)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Can I Kiss You

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

Her first placing when bumping into one ahead of its mark last week at Gowran (1m, good to yielding); something similar will see her bang there.

6/1

2nd

11

(7)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Can I Kiss You

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

Unplaced in eight starts; one of her better efforts when beaten 4l at Thurles in October; off since.

20/1

8th

8

(15)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Can I Kiss You

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: James M Barrett

Struggled in pair of claimers before finishing tailed off back in handicap on AW 13 days ago; wide draw and hood now tried; others preferred.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ffth foal; closely related to Flat and hurdles winner Choral Work, and Made Of Gold, a winner in Australia; dam a maiden, half-sister to Group 2-winning stayer Gospel Choir.
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2nd

4

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Leopold The First

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Maiden; five of his six starts have been over C&D and finished runner-up in three of those; a 0.5l runner-up in November off 4lb lower and winner followed up next time in a rated race; squeezed for room in a maiden last time but recovered to again take second; he's knocking on the door.

11/2

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leopold The First

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Plenty of positives from his first two runs over C&D and Limerick was too bad to be true; had a break since then and those initial efforts bring him into it.

14/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leopold The First

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Lee

Plenty of positives from his first two runs over C&D and Limerick was too bad to be true; had a break since then and those initial efforts bring him into it.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Struggled on debut at Down Royal last June; gelded, much more promising here four weeks ago, only a neck behind Lady Lilac, but the pair are held by Athlumney Warrior.
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23th

20

(22)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Captain Ciano

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been poor in two runs on softer ground recently and is not easy to fancy on that form.

33/1

12th

8

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Captain Ciano

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden whose best turf run last year was when second in this race; decent Dundalk run in February but was tailed-off at the Curragh last time; has to rebound.

16/1

Form: 7-7

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away in two C&D maidens at this venue; quite well supported on second start; trainer has declared three others for this.
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9th

3

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

All Told

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beaten favourite when third in a Bellewstown claimer 13 days ago; probably has to improve.

14/1

14/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well after starting slowly in a 6f maiden here ten weeks ago; should improve over this longer trip with the run under his belt.
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8th

9

(7)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Flynn Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Stuart Edmunds

Ex-Irish maiden; down the field in a couple of 1m3f events for new stable; new trip needs to make a difference.

25/1

14th

13

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Flynn Ryder

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

Better for the new cheekpieces when C&D third at Dundalk in July but both turf runs since underwhelming (1m4f too far latest); return to this trip to suit so don't rule out.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Flynn Ryder

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: E J O’Neill

Better for the new cheekpieces when third at Dundalk (7f) but finished tailed off at Galway (1m) and doubts remain on turf; stamina issues to address as well.

20/1

10th
4 (11)
Fantazy Man

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to three winners; dam a half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Speedy Boarding.
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12th

13

(12)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Fantazy Man

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Has won on good, unraced on firmer; fitted with cheekpieces for last two starts and found plenty for pressure to win them both comfortably, latterly on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (1m2f, yielding); sold for £250,000 on Monday; surging up the weights but one to take seriously.

14/1

1st

1

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Fantazy Man

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Promise in three 1m maidens; improved for fitting of cheekpieces when running out an impressive winner of Ballinrobe claimer (9.5f, good; well-backed) on latest; the runner-up has won since; contender on handicap debut.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Fantazy Man

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Promise in three 1m maidens; improved for fitting of cheekpieces when running out an impressive winner of Ballinrobe claimer (9.5f, good; well-backed) on latest; the runner-up has won since; contender on handicap debut.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 44,000euros as a yearling fourth foal; half-sister to Dun Na Sead, a 5f Group 3 scorer at this venue in 2023 (3-7 at this track overall) and Lord Dudley, a four-time turf winner effective at 6f/7f.
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14

(25)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Little Boo Thing

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Low-key efforts in maiden company; speedily bred so drop in trip may help on handicap debut; worth a market check from low opening mark.

7/2

7th

9

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Little Boo Thing

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No impact in a pair of 1m AW maidens in February and on latest nine days ago; yard has a more obvious candidate in Kashel Spring.

20/1

9th

10

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:27 Dundalk (AW)

Little Boo Thing

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Never factored on debut at this track in February; likely capable of better but others preferred.

13/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Noted staying on late over 7f here in December; improvement likely over extra furlong; plenty to find with runner-up J M's Joy.
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12

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

17:15 Ballinrobe

Magnolia Drive

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; off the mark at the ninth attempt on the Flat at Killarney last month (11.5f, yld-sft); half-sister to the yard's very useful but ill-fated hurdler Common Practice is worth a market check on first start over timber.

10/1

1st

1

(5)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 73y

20:15 Killarney

Magnolia Drive

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden has shaped as though her turn was near the last twice at around 1m1f; the step back up to this trip will suit and she wears cheekpieces for the first time; obvious chance.

6/4

4th

11

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Tipperary

Magnolia Drive

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Not beaten far after meeting traffic problems at Limerick before strong favourite at Ballinrobe recently, every chance after a trouble-free run when dead-heating for second with stablemate Glenroyal over 9.5f; good chance again here but Glenroyal may have that bit more improvement in him.

13/2

100/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Towards the back in outings at Roscommon and Down Royal last season, unlikely to feature.
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4th

12

(13)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Highway Sixty One

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: L Young

14-race maiden for Andrew McNamara; did finish third in a big field over this far at Fairyhouse; best watched on yard debut after a lengthy break.

25/1

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

15:30 Thurles

Highway Sixty One

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew McNamara

13-race maiden and finished a long way behind a couple of these at Roscommon last month; return to quicker ground might help but others are more convincing.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam winner of seven races for David O'Meara (including three on AW), half-sister to winners at up to 7f; tongue-tie on for debut.
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14th

6

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fortune And Flair

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Josh Halley

Dam winner of seven races for David O'Meara (including three on AW), half-sister to winners at up to 7f; tongue-tie on for debut.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mid-field on debut in race in which Athlumney Warrior was second; first reserve.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €11.90
Straight Forecast €14.27
Trifecta €152.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ze Do Asfalto

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Athlumney Warrior

POSTDATA:

Ze Do Asfalto

The Irish Sun:

Ze Do Asfalto