August 25 / 14.25 Navan

14.25

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12394.96
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
8 (10)
Sioux Spirit

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 43

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two promising runs; showed plenty of speed when third at the Curragh 12 days ago; stiff 5f should suit and has a fighting chance of confirming Curragh form with Jer Batt and Pop Star.
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7th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

15:25 Navan

Sioux Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Uneven form since 6f Naas win in June; behind a few of these at the Curragh 11 days ago following creditable mid-field run in the Bold Lad at the same venue.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Sioux Spirit

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: K J Condon

raced far side, towards rear of midfield

16/1

9th

23

(19)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Sioux Spirit

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Uneven form since Naas win in June, disadvantaged by being 4lb out of the handicap.

25/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite over 6f at the Curragh on debut; needs to reverse form with Sioux Spirit and Jer Batt, but that is not out of the question given the outstanding form of the stable's powerful juvenile squad.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Excellent effort when fifth at a big price on debut at the Curragh; looks held by Sioux Spirit (third) and perhaps not guaranteed to uphold form with Pop Star (seventh), but still capable of holding his own.
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10

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Jer Batt

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Losing run continued when fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy; favourite) yesterday, beaten just under 2l; however, one of two handicap wins came over C&D (good; acts well on soft) and he has finished second and third in the last two runnings.

11/2

5th

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Jer Batt

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner who hasn't been out of the frame in five visits here; all four starts have been at Musselburgh this term, running creditably on two occasions; was a handful when he last raced off this mark back in 2023 and he ought to make his presence felt on ground that will be no issue.

4/1

4th

1

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Not that easy to win with (2-27 on turf) but is a C&D winner (good to soft) and has run creditably when third over C&D on last two starts (closely matched with Montezuma on last week's run); a possible

3/1

Form: 420

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bucked alarmingly in early stages when showing ability in two outings in April; 3l runner-up to unbeaten Albany Stakes/Debutante winner Meditate at the Curragh on her second start; too keen in a valuable 6f event at Naas after a break; clearly has plenty of ability but temperament a concern.
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6th

4

(3)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

18:30 Nottingham

Drunk In Love

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

taken down early, soon bucked repeatedly and unrideable, pulled up over 4f out

5/1

4th

7

(5)

25th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Navan

Drunk In Love

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

prominent, pushed along disputing third under 2f out, ridden 1f out, no extra final 110yds

4/1

22th

18

(20)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Drunk In Love

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: M D O’Callaghan

keen to post, took keen hold, prominent towards near side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3643 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has reached the first four in three of his four races; fair chance he can do the same now following third placing at this venue last month.
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17th

5

(17)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Polar Bear

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Thed last of his two wins came at Bellewstown in 2023; some decent runs in defeat this year but was poor at Fairyhouse last time and has to rebound.

16/1

15th

2

(20)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three years since last win; running well this term but slow starts are killing him; wide draw not bad thing in that respect, because he can run home down the outer.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 146 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did well despite running green on debut at Dundalk in April; formerly with Ken Condon, whose runner Sioux Spirit appears to set the standard here.
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5th

4

(3)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carlotta

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Placed twice on the AW, including when a close third of eight in a C&D maiden on her penultimate start, but beaten a very long way at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) six days ago (Megan Moon second); others are much more persuasive.

25/1

8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Carlotta

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

pressed leader

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carlotta

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, made strong challenge inside final furlong, held towards finish

4/5

Form: 05

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced colt appears considerably inferior to his stablemate Carlotta; can be ruled out.
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9th

2

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

7-26 on AW but 0-18 on turf; benefits from ease in grade today, but this summer's 5f form has been underwhelming and that is his usual trip.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Sams Xpress

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-17 on turf as opposed to 7-26 on AW and unplaced on grass on his two starts this summer; however, he gave it a good go from the front at Chester (5f, good) last time when he used up lots of energy early from his wide draw, and he could be a serious force from the inside berth today.

14/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Better known for his AW exploits (7-26) and he's now 0-16 on turf after finishing last at Lingfield following 99 days off; hard to warm to from stall 11.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away on debut in 6f Curragh maiden; held by Sioux Spirit and other members of this field on that basis.
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4th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Dappled Light

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has won on ground ranging from firm to good to soft; won two in a row at Bath (1m) in May/June and he went close at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Chepstow (1m) in his next two runs; still looks on a workable mark and he has a good record at this track.

5/2

2nd

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Dappled Light

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Picked up a couple of Class 6 events at Bath this summer and he wasn't beaten far in his hat-trick bid at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) 16 days ago; another 2lb higher today but this C&D winner should give it another good go.

3/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a French juvenile winner; dam won over 6f at two; stable better known for jumpers.
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7th

6

(2)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Seven Chakra

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Well beaten on all five starts, including handicaps the last twice; needs to be an entirely different proposition now in headgear.

33/1

8th

7

(5)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Seven Chakra

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

2

(13)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Seven Chakra

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Well beaten in two Irish starts and again for her new yard (best known for older horses) a fortnight ago; half-sister La Mezcla won two on Polytrack in France but it's hard to find any other positives from stall 13.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Ventura Ocean who was a three-time winner for Richard Fahey; may need this.
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8th

11

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Beaten off 59 in handicaps on last three starts but did win her last start in claiming company at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); this is a better race and a bit to find on the figures.

18/1

6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th

11

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a C&D claimer (good) in May; did well to take a 2l third of eight at Down Royal (5f, soft) last time after being raised 19lb for her claimer win; in great form and she has a chance if it continues.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.40
Straight Forecast €7.01
Trifecta €9.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sioux Spirit

RP Ratings (IRE):

Carlotta

POSTDATA:

Sioux Spirit

The Irish Sun:

Sioux Spirit