July 09 / 18.30 Fairyhouse

18.30

Good To Firm

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 0000

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and well beaten in four maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; very unlikely.
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14th

10

(13)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Freelance Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: P J F Murphy

Shown nothing in five runs in maidens and best watched after 100 days off.

100/1

1

(15)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Freelance Dancer

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P J F Murphy

Triple-figure odds and well beaten in four maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; very unlikely.

100/1

10th

2

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Freelance Dancer

10st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Triple-figure odds and no impact in three maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; tongue tie and hood now tried; others appeal more.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 6f/1m winner Ms Brightside (inc 2yo/US); dam German 5f 2yo winner, half-sister to winners Ross (French 7.5f Listed) and Rocchigiani (7f 2yo/1m Group 3), out of German 1m Listed winner; one of two for trainer
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2nd

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f maiden here in February but soundly beaten on AW and turf since.

50/1

15th

1

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Patrick J McKenna

Has done most of his racing at Dundalk, highlight provided by a 7f maiden win in February; struggled over C&D last month, last of 17; blinkered now.

33/1

17th

14

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

10 of 13 starts have been at Dundalk, winning 7f maiden there in February; has struggled both starts since in handicaps and of limited appeal back on turf.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds for two maiden starts at 1m and 1m2f; best watched.
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2nd

10

(12)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Copper Craft

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

0-7; sent off favourite over 1m2f here a month ago and wasn't beaten far into third behind Jawhary; that was after a break, so might be sharper this time.

5/2

Form: 85

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reasonable efforts in two maiden starts despite double and triple-figure odds; may do better in time.
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7th

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over 7f; improved on previous turf form when landing a Bellewstown handicap (1m, soft) last month; well beaten at the Curragh more recently.

12/1

12th

9

(4)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over this trip; hadn't impressed in five previous turf runs but turned that on its head when landing a Bellewstown handicap off 67 eight days ago (1m, soft); can't be ruled out but others preferred.

17/2

Form: 9-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked raw on debut at the Curragh when well behind; returned at Naas last month after being gelded in the meantime when he showed some promise to stay on into fourth (1m, good); may thrive in handicaps.
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4th

6

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Launch Time

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Reappeared a fortnight ago to get off the mark over this trip at Leopardstown in first-time cheekpieces, defying a wide draw to win a shade snugly; 7lb rise a bit harsh but no surprise if he handled it.

11/2

1st

9

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Launch Time

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Can be rated one of the leading contenders on his autumn turf form; third in two races over 1m2f at Navan; arguably better when fourth of 22 over this trip at the Curragh; cheekpieces may help.

10/1

23

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Launch Time

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Cian Hughes

Getting closer of late, favourite when third in 1m2f Navan handicaps last twice, having travelled like a winner on latest but not quite getting home; one to consider now dropped in trip, despite being 1lb wrong.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l on debut at the Curragh last month at odds of 80-1 (6f, good); others more likely.
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11th

13

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Ribble Emperor

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P C O’Donnell

Can lead and some fair placed form in non-handicaps over 7f/1m, including when outclassed in third behind easy winner in AW maiden on Tuesday; mark probably stiff enough.

18/1

3rd

1

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Ribble Emperor

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: P C O’Donnell

Has placed form here but he's now 0-8 and exposed; unlikely to be winning this.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Ribble Emperor

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P C O’Donnell

Placed on all three AW starts at 7f-1m; turf form not as good and was well beaten on soft ground at the Curragh (5f) last month; better ground here likely a plus but others more convincing.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Tanfeer (6f 2yo; RPR 93), Daaree (7.5f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW; 89), Havana Rocket (7f AW; 84) and Green Hills Sweety (Italian 5f-6.7f AW inc 2yo); dam unraced daughter of UAE 1,000 Guineas winner Muwakleh; good rider aboard.
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7

(16)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Barnattin

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Half-sister to winners Tanfeer (6f 2yo; RPR 93), Daaree (7.5f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW; 89), Havana Rocket (7f AW; 84) and Green Hills Sweety (Italian 5f-6.7f AW inc 2yo); dam unraced daughter of UAE 1,000 Guineas winner Muwakleh; good rider aboard.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m winner Savvy Exchange (RPR 83); dam unplaced 1m/1m2f Flat and 2m hurdles, half-sister to winners Tuttipaesi (US 1m1f Grade 2) and Manhattan Beach (6f/7f), out of unraced half-sister to 7f/1m1f Group 3 winner Dubai Prince; trainer also runs Battle Borne so the market can guide as to expectations.
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3rd

15

(4)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Burford Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; just fair form in handicaps to date, including fifth over C&D; can get upset in the stalls.

9th

9

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Burford Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Just fair form in handicaps to date but her mark is beginning to drop and she is lightly raced; finished a 5.5l fifth of 13 at Down Royal when last seen on turf (7f, yielding); got upset in stalls and weakened quickly into tenth at Dundalk in November (10.5f).

15/2

Form: 00-

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two maiden starts at triple-figure odds; hard to recommend.
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5th

9

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

No More Kisses

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Poor form in maidens and tailed off on handicap debut last month; needs dramatic improvement for switch to AW and a longer trip.

20/1

14th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

No More Kisses

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: A Oliver

Weak form in maidens; stablemate of Copper Craft who has a similar profile; the market may provide clues about the relative prospects of the two handicap newcomers.

20/1

9

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

No More Kisses

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: A Oliver

Well beaten in two maiden starts at triple-figure odds; hard to recommend.

100/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly was never a factor on debut despite staying on up the straight at Punchestown in September (7f, good); given a break since then and she is entitled to improve from that; not discounted.
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4th

12

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Perfect Base

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best two efforts came in maidens around this trip at Fairyhouse and Roscommon on good ground; should get involved once the going doesn't deteriorate too much; cheekpieces added.

6/1

125/1

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Not fancied for either maiden start and has only beaten one rival in those two runs; passed over
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13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Thomas Coyle

Poor form so far in maidens, easily discounted.

100/1

13th

15

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Very weak form in three 7f maidens, can be left out of calculations.

200/1

11

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Not fancied for either maiden start and has only beaten one rival in those two runs; passed over

125/1

18/1

Form: 6

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Some promise in sixth of 15 finish on debut at Gowran in May; beaten 15l that day so still much more needed.
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13th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Qvee

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Minor promise in good ground maidens over 7f/1m; wore tongue tie for heavy ground Gowran handicap debut (now left off) when a very disappointing last of 14 (tailed off); hood goes on now for AW debut.

25/1

14th

7

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Qvee

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Tracey Collins

Minor promise in maidens at 7f-1m on good ground; tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; related to plenty of winners (including one on heavy ground) so could improve; check the market.

14/1

7

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Qvee

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Some promise when sixth of 15 at Gowran; similar when seventh of 17 at Fairyhouse; will be more appealing when qualified for handicaps.

25/1

Form: 76

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in two maiden starts, including when 10l behind the winner over C&D in June; needs to continue improving.
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10th

12

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sandi O Mali

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Some promise in 7f turf maidens for her previous trainer; well beaten in three handicap outings, including here in race won by Masked Angel; will need to improve with a tongue-tie, plenty to find with Hasiyna on last month's clash.

16/1

10th

9

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Sandi O Mali

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed mild promise in 7f maidens for her previous trainer; appeared not to stay 1m here on only previous AW start; Colin Keane rides on yard debut

8/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 16 when beaten 36l on debut at Limerick over 1m; tongue-tie now goes on but unlikely to feature.
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11

(8)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Sara Verdier

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Second runner for yard; poor in two maidens and was soundly beaten in a Gowran claimer last time; has loads to find.

20/1

8th

14

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Sara Verdier

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Shown nothing at huge odds in either start so far; back up in trip with plenty to prove.

50/1

14

(12)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Sara Verdier

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M D O’Callaghan

Last of 16 when beaten 36l on debut at Limerick over 1m; tongue-tie now goes on but unlikely to feature.

66/1

7/4

Form: 0-22 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two good maiden runs this year sporting current headgear combination; came from off the pace at Naas to finish .075l behind the winner (1m, good); travelled best of all last time at Leopardstown but was caught in the final strides (7f, soft); return to firmer ground conditions a positive; most likely winner
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4

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shakazia

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

In fine form this year and off the mark in a Fairyhouse maiden (7f, good) in July; solid effort on handicap debut at Gowran and dropped 2lb for that 3l second; not discounted on AW debut if taking to the new hood.

4/1

5

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Gowran Park

Shakazia

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Notched two promising seconds before readily landing the odds in a 17-runner maiden over this trip at Fairyhouse five weeks ago; that was not a particularly strong race, but she has potential to make further progress.

2/1

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little at Roscommon on debut earlier this month when well beaten (7.5f, yielding); may come on from that to feature in what appears a weak maiden.
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13th

23

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Skippinandajumpin

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made up for an unlucky run at this track when getting off the mark at Leopardstown last time, both over 7f; needs more from 5lb out of the handicap but claimer aboard helps.

12/1

13th

23

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Skippinandajumpin

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made up for an unlucky run at this track when getting off the mark at Leopardstown last time, both over 7f; needs more from 5lb out of the handicap but claimer aboard helps.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Disappointed on debut at Tipperary in May when sent off at 6-1 but finishing a 16l ninth of 12 (7f, yielding to soft); better expected here and a good draw.
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1st

10

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Winters Breath

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; eyecatcher when a 5l fifth on handicap debut at Navan (5f, good) behind Amicitia after badly missing the break; 11lb better off with that rival now and McMonagle booked; could go well if getting away on level terms.

10/1

6

(16)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Winters Breath

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Best of three 7f maiden runs when sixth of 17 at Fairyhouse; may lack the pace to be effective over this trip.

20/1

20

(21)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Winters Breath

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Improved from Tipperary debut when sixth of 17 over this trip at Fairyhouse ten days ago; still looked raw and has potential for improvement; can be fancied to uphold form with Burford Beauty and Skippinandajumpin.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €5.80
Straight Forecast €4.62
Trifecta €422.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shakazia

The Irish Sun:

Perfect Base

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shakazia

POSTDATA:

Shakazia