June 13 / 18.34 Cork

18.34

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Midsummer Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £21942.15
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Midsummer Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2132-2 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Went close over 5f at Dundalk on his last two starts at two; close up third in a Listed race, and beaten a head by shock winner Ostraka in a Group 3 when not getting a clear run; made a bright start to the season when chasing home Bucanero Fuerte at Naas, 1/2l in front of Gutsy Girl, with Magnum Force in rear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Powerful Nation

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Looked set for a big season after his Listed win at Cork but it hasn't materialised; upset in stalls when soundly beaten again upped to 6f at Naas latest; however, he has C&D form figures of 132, including a head second in this last year, so the return to this venue offers hope of a revival.

12/1

2

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Powerful Nation

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Smart 2yo who nearly won a Group 3 over 5f and a Listed winner this season; dropped his guard of late, though did contest the Group 1 Flying Five last time; this is a belated first try at 6f but it might suit.

6/1

2nd
9 (2)
Songhai

10/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 123

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Dundalk maiden narrowly on debut in February; no match for the talented Arizona Blaze at the same venue in March; made a promising turf debut when 33-1 third of 12 behind British raider First Intinct over half a furlong further than this here early last month.
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13th

11

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Songhai

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Yet to win this year but has been running very well in defeat; chased home Valiant Force over C&D latest (Black Forza and The Highway Rat behind); fine third in the 5f Group 2 Sapphire Stakes earlier this season; won her maiden here (6f) and she should be in the mix again.

10/1

6

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:35 Dundalk (AW)

Songhai

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Yet to add to her 6f debut win at this venue; running well in defeat in stakes company this season and her rating of 98 might underestimate her ability; the return to this venue is a plus and she should go well.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 22/02- CD

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Smart stakes form in 2022 for Paddy Twomey, notably when second to Highfield Princess in the Group 1 Flying Five at the Curragh on soft; missed all of 2023 and seen just twice last year; showed he retained ability when second to the British-trained Clarendon House in this race 12 months ago; off since then and blinkers go on for stable debut.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and two runs so far this season leave him with a fair bit to find despite reduced mark; visor back on.

20/1

13th

5

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Erosandpsyche

9st 9lb

J: Damien Melia

T: Daniel James Murphy

Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and was well held behind Bodhi Bear on his seasonal reappearance; hopes pinned on cheekpieces sparking a revival.

28/1

9th

1

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

10st 3lb

J: Damien Melia

T: Daniel James Murphy

Smart sort on his day but hasn't won since 2022; highly tried last season, his best run a 0.5l second in listed company at Tipperary (5f, yielding); won his last start in handicap company but was 8lb lower then and would probably prefer better ground.

11/2

6/1

Form: 30-354 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Improved on Irish form when third of 16 behind Tropical Storm over 5f at York last August; similar situation when fourth behind the same horse on his return to York last month.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Sir Yoshi

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form for David Marnane but he was well beaten on his stable debut at York last October and it was the same outcome there this month on his return; he has plenty to prove.

25/1

18th

4

(21)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ran well in defeat in two 5f Listed races here when trained by David Marnane but well beaten on stable debut over this C&D (good) last October, and a career-best is needed in first-time cheekpieces on his reappearance.

66/1

3

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Previously trained in Ireland, running as well as he's ever done when a close second of seven over 5f at Navan five weeks ago; his best form (and sole win) have come over the minimum trip but he should prove effective over an easy 6f; makes his debut for a new stable in a hot race.

20/1

Form: 35543-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sole success was in a 6f Curragh maiden at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; likely to find a few too good on reappearance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Navassa Island

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Just 1-20 but has been kept in quality company for most of her career, placed several times in Group 3 and Listed company; will have to find improvement to take this.

12/1

2nd

4

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Navassa Island

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole success was when beating the smart She's Quality in a 5f maiden here at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; not at her best this season, though managed a fair fourth at Naas three starts ago; held by Carla Ridge.

14/1

5/4

Form: 1231-7 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner on good-to-firm last August; runner-up in a 5f Listed race at York and third in the Flying Childer; surpassed European form when beat fellow Irish raider Arizona Blaze in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar (5f, firm); reported to have a mouth injury after a dismal Naas run on seasonal debut; good chance to get season back on track.
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6th

2

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:34 Cork

Magnum Force

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

C&D maiden winner on good-to-firm last August; runner-up in a 5f Listed race at York and third in the Flying Childer; surpassed European form when beat fellow Irish raider Arizona Blaze in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar (5f, firm); reported to have a mouth injury after a dismal Naas run on seasonal debut; good chance to get season back on track.

5/4

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:03 Naas

Magnum Force

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

112 rated 3yo Mehmas colt progressed well as a 2yo, culminating with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (5f, firm); well-treated by the race conditions on his return, fast ground is ideal and while this is likely a stepping stone towards bigger targets later in the season, he is the one they have to beat.

7/4

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:03 Naas

Magnum Force

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

112 rated 3yo Mehmas colt progressed well as a 2yo, culminating with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (5f, firm); well-treated by the race conditions on his return, fast ground is ideal and while this is likely a stepping stone towards bigger targets later in the season, he is the one they have to beat.

7/4

Form: 90111- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in turf maidens; hugely improved when switched to 5f nurseries at Dundalk, winning twice before confirming rate of progress with an odds-on win in a conditions event over the same course and trip; may hold her own in stakes races this term; tough opposition here.
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2nd

1

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Eclairage

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedster has an impressive strike rate of 4-6 on the AW; last seen in October running a fine race when a 2l fourth of 14 in Dundalk Group 3 (5f); 0-7 on turf and rated 8lb lower and rider claims 7lb; best turf runs have come on flat tracks so might be best watched on seasonal return over this stiff 5f.

8/1

4th

15

(12)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eclairage

9st 11lb

T: Daniel James Murphy

First reserve; speedy sort represents yard that has won the last two renewals; boasts C&D form figures of 11115 and she may have needed the run for that fifth on latest when behind a couple of these; a bit to find on the figures but could make a bold bid if getting a run.

5

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eclairage

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Was in receipt of 25lb when beating Valiant Force by 2l here in July and 20lb worse off now; decent turf handicap efforts the last twice but may struggle to uphold that July form on these terms.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-0867 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful sprint handicapper on turf; sprung a 66-1 shock when beating Powerful National in a 5f Group 3 race at Dundalk last October; no sign of anything remotely comparable in four runs since February.
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8th

3

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:34 Cork

Ostraka

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Useful sprint handicapper on turf; sprung a 66-1 shock when beating Powerful National in a 5f Group 3 race at Dundalk last October; no sign of anything remotely comparable in four runs since February.

33/1

7th

2

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Ostraka

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three turf wins including over C&D last September and biggest win came following month in Dundalk Group 3; yet to hit that sort of form in three starts this year in Listed contests; back in handicap company now.

7/1

Non-runners

Gutsy Girl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €5.90
Straight Forecast €5.28
Trifecta €44.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Songhai

SPOTLIGHT:

Magnum Force

The Irish Sun:

Erosandpsyche

POSTDATA:

Songhai

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Magnum Force