May 16 / 17.40 Leopardstown

17.40

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

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

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 64-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nice run here on second of two starts last year for the Halford/Collins team, keeping on well over 7f when beaten 1l into fourth; this trip could prove her limit but definite player on that run.
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18th

5

(19)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Banner Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Edward Buckley

Won a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last year; was below her best on final two starts of 2025; has to improve on her C&D comeback run last time.

20/1

10th

5

(18)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Banner Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, good) on seasonal/yard debut last May; failed to make a significant impact in two 2025 handicap runs.

20/1

4

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Banner Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Edward Buckley

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, good) on seasonal/yard debut in May but out of depth following month in Navan fillies' Listed; always in rear on handicap debut at Leopardstown on latest; improvement needed.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
King Of Change filly is first foal of an unraced three-parts sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Hunt; newcomer for whom market best guide.
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2nd

14

(6)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Jet Black Jewel

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

King Of Change filly is first foal of an unraced three-parts sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Hunt; newcomer for whom market best guide.

14/1

2nd

14

(6)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Jet Black Jewel

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

King Of Change filly is first foal of an unraced three-parts sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Hunt; newcomer for whom market best guide.

14/1

3rd
18 (11)
Sennas Girl

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4650-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debut promise behind two high-class 2yo fillies in Curragh maiden last summer probably flattered her and she came up short when highly tried afterwards; good run back to maiden company on last month's Gowran return, coming home best of all for second (Hopes Are High third and Dahoma fourth) over 7f (soft); shapes as though she'll stay 1m and leading player if she does.
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11

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Sennas Girl

9st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Diego Dias

0-16 but placed five times; good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick in April (both yielding); poor run on good ground on penultimate start, more like it on an easier surface last time; stable had a winner at Naas this week.

12/1

5th

1

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Sennas Girl

10st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

0-15 but placed five times; put two good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick (both yielding); never got involved when last of 13 back in a handicap 26 days ago; has to bounce back but soft ground could be key to her; drawn wide.

14/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Sennas Girl

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

0-14 but has gone close at times; good run from a wide draw in a 7f Leopardstown (yielding to soft) contest, staying on well; another positive effort when third in a Limerick maiden in this headgear latest (1m, yielding); slowly away that day so effort can be marked up; not out of it.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 334

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Nicely improved on comeback when third (Senna's Girl second, Dahoma fourth) over 7f at Gowran last month on soft but not as effective on quicker ground in similar contest early this month; not sure this longer trip is what he wants and ground concerns.
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2nd

1

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:05 Punchestown

Hopes Are High

11st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

73-rated on the Flat after five runs in maidens, placed twice; made immediate over hurdling when taking a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in August; failed to confirm the form of that race with Cinnamon Coco at Down Royal; much more like it when winning at Listowel; clashes for a third time with Joseph O'Brien's runner who may have his measure.

100/30

1

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Listowel

Hopes Are High

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

73-rated on the Flat after five runs in maidens; made immediate impact upon switch to hurdling when taking a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last month; disappointing at Down Royal last month when well beaten by rival he had defeated in his maiden victory, albeit he needed to carry a penalty (as he does here); needs to bounce back.

100/30

3rd

1

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

16:50 Down Royal

Hopes Are High

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

0-5 on the Flat but off the mark immediately over hurdles at Ballinrobe last time (2m, good); had Cinammon Coco behind him on that occasion off level weights but now must shoulder a penalty.

7/2

Form: 60

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran big odds on Curragh debut in March (7f, soft) but not so effective given a greater stamina test (1m, heavy) at Gowran following month, not the best of starts and meeting trouble in running; remains a potential improver and encounters much quicker ground here.
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6th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Echinacea

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Noel C Kelly

16-race maiden; fair on the Flat and improved on her first run over hurdles when 12.5l fourth at Downpatrick last time (2m3f, good to yielding); each-way chance.

6/1

4th

15

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Echinacea

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; fair maiden on the Flat, runner-up in four of her last six starts at Dundalk since November; strong in the betting over C&D on hurdles debut a fortnight ago (sent off 9-2) but always in rear; still early days and better can be expected.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caravaggio gelding was slowly away when never really counting on last month's Cork debut; best watched for now.
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1st

15

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Summer Island

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; won over C&D (good) early last month off 9lb lower; solid effort in defeat over 1m (good) off revised mark here on latest; drop back to 7f no problem and top rider booked; should be thereabouts again.

8/1

2nd

9

(8)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Island

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner in February on stable debut; stepped up from Bellewstown third when winning readily over 7f here early in the month; should be in the mix again despite 9lb rise, but not guaranteed to confirm with fifth-placed Java Wood.

5/1

7th
16 (5)
Restful

10/1

Form: 53-87

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.
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8

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Restful

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

The best of her five maiden runs was a 3l third in at Thurles in October (1m, good); runs this term in headgear have been disappointing; perhaps handicaps can bring out the best of her.

11/1

7th

16

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Restful

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.

10/1

7th

16

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Restful

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
King Of Change gelding is first foal of a hurdle winner, a half-sister to Listed-placed 1m-1m1f winner Major Title, family of Doncaster Cup winner Far Cry; newcomer best watched.
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4th

15

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Lauderdale King

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Caught the eye with how he finished off over 1m2f at Cork on handicap debut 24 days ago, getting going late and running into third; can improve for that and is open to more improvement than most in this.

13/2

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Make Believe filly was never sighted when a 50-1 shot on Roscommon debut on Monday (1m2f); can only be watched.
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12th

9

(13)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Self Charging

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jack Jones

Four-race maiden who isn't especially solid on form; modest fourth in 8.5f AW seller most recently; needs to do better on handicap debut.

14/1

7

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Self Charging

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Jones

Big prices and minor promise in Ireland and for new trainer, finishing way back in a Newmarket novice (1m) in August; this is a big drop in class so she could be much more prominent in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

5

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:52 Newmarket (July)

Self Charging

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Jones

No more than minor promise in 1m2f/1m maidens for Jim Bolger and departed that yard for 1,000gns this July; absent three months.

16/1

Form: 6-54

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Definite step forward on latest outing when staying on fourth (beaten under 2l) at Gowran last month; bit to find with both Senna's Girl and Hopes Are High on that run but definitely one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:05 Clonmel

Dahoma

10st 13lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Declan Queally

Struggled in maiden hurdles and similar comments apply to his three outings in handicap hurdles; tongue tie goes on after being pulled up at Kilbeggan.

11/1

8

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Dahoma

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Struggled in maiden hurdles; didn't beat many rivals on handicap debut at Punchestown (2m4f, soft to heavy); bled when pulled up at Leopardstown last time.

7/1

18

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Dahoma

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Declan Queally

0-5 on Flat for Joseph O'Brien; struggled in maiden hurdles for new yard; 10l 13 of 16 at Punchestown last time when 80-1; unlikely.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Make Believe gelding a 11,000Euros yearling; half-brother to four winners inc Rhythmic Intent (1m2f-14.5f; RPR 103), Chance To Dream (1m/1m2f; 82) and Labyrinth (1m; 80); dam unraced grandaughter of French Oaks winner Caerlina; newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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2nd

7

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Royal Belief

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Modest on the Flat last year; ordinary form over hurdles until a much-improved display when winning a maiden at Thurles at the end of last month; interesting with Colin Keane booked for his Flat start since joining Cian Collins.

9/2

1st

12

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Limerick

Royal Belief

11st 2lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Modest on the Flat and on the evidence of his three previous maiden hurdle efforts a rating of 97 might flatter him (best RPR 80); others appeal more.

14/1

10th

15

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Punchestown

Royal Belief

11st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Modest Flat maiden bought for 6,000euros in November and two maiden hurdle runs don't suggest he'll feature here.

50/1

12th
4 (12)
Immortal Jock

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000Euros yearling; half-brother to four winners including Spiritual Star (7f-8.6f including at 2/AW; RPR 106); dam 7f 2yo/1m winner (87); likely all the better for the experience.
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7

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Immortal Jock

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A glimpse of ability in maidens and handicap debut at Down Royal; tailed-off over 1m5f at Sligo last time; blinkers back on; enough questions to answer.

33/1

6th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

19:35 Sligo

Immortal Jock

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

A glimpse of ability in three maidens over shorter; beaten 7l on handicap debut over 1m2.5f at Down Royal; the blinkers worn then swapped for cheekpieces; has to improve up in trip.

11/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never involved when beaten roughly 8l in Dundalk maiden in March; likely best watched on turf debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

16

(16)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Lynns Dash

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Soundly beaten both starts and will be of more interest in handicaps.

66/1

13th

15

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Lynns Dash

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

Never involved when beaten roughly 8l in Dundalk maiden in March; likely best watched on turf debut.

25/1

13th

15

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Lynns Dash

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

Never involved when beaten roughly 8l in Dundalk maiden in March; likely best watched on turf debut.

25/1

Form: 05

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slow to break when beaten around 12l on both starts in Gowran maidens this term; probably one for handicaps.
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3rd

4

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Givehertilxmas

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Ended last season with two fair runs on turf, notably when second over 1m at Bellewstown; progress not sustained on AW; hard to fancy on her first run since January.

20/1

13

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Givehertilxmas

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden went closest when just denied over 1m at Bellewstown last time; up 4lb but conditions suit and has a favourable low draw; big player.

3/1

2

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Givehertilxmas

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Five-race maiden who was well held on handicap debut in June; hard to recommend; back up in trip.

12/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear filly never counted after slow start on Naas debut six days ago.
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1st

5

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Chipsrdown

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Failed to build on a positive handicap debut when well beaten at Killarney; much better with a visor on her two most recent starts at Gowran, placed both times; fair chance of reaching the money again.

9/2

3rd

5

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Chipsrdown

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Failed to build on positive handicap debut when well beaten at Killarney but bounced back in first-time visor when beaten 4l into second over C&D 23 days ago, albeit was well placed; each-way claims again.

8/1

2nd

3

(10)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Chipsrdown

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Signs of progress when fifth over 7f on handicap debut at Leopardstown; failed to build on that over this trip at Killarney; visored for the first time; stable having a good year.

10/1

Form: 008-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form last year for Darren Bunyan, easily passed over.
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10th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Al Rojo Vivo

8st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Weak form in maidens; last of ten over 6f at Sligo last year on her only handicap attempt.

33/1

11th

1

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Al Rojo Vivo

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Limited maiden rated just 40; very hard to fancy; put a line through.

33/1

10th

6

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

Al Rojo Vivo

9st 1lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Kieran P Cotter

Left previous yard for 3,200gns and as a limited maiden from 6f to 1m; new trainer fits blinkers for handicap debut but has too much to prove.

50/1

66/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held on both starts last year for Sarah Dawson; can only be watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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22th

4

(17)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Anchors Away

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Showed promise at Fairyhouse on handicap debut, blotted his record with a poor Naas run; others have more convincing claims.

33/1

15th

10

(15)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Anchors Away

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: M G Quinn

Maiden has posted some decent efforts in defeat including at Fairyhouse last time over 1m2f; can be involved with the tongue-tie added then retained.

10/1

4th

9

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Anchors Away

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Much-improved when third in Dundalk AW maiden in January, following month well held on handicap debut over same C&D; tongue-tie fitted for turf return, others preferred.

16/1

Non-runners

Kevin The Great

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Payout
Exacta €129.50
Straight Forecast €85.64
Trifecta €161.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Senna's Girl

The Irish Sun:

Kevin The Great

TOPSPEED:

Banner Beauty

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Senna's Girl

POSTDATA:

Senna's Girl