July 16 / 18.20 Killarney

18.20

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 1m 0f 40y
  • 7 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in mid-division in a 27-runner Curragh maiden on only start at two; comeback run at Naas nowhere near that level; will be of more interest in handicaps.
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7

(14)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Angels Instead

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Modest form so far in a trio of maidens and no signs of improvement on handicap debut at Roscommon three weeks ago; dropped 4lb but probably best watched for now.

25/1

10th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Angels Instead

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A hint of ability on debut last year but was poor in two starts this year; can surely do better now in handicaps; worth a market check.

14/1

2

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:20 Killarney

Angels Instead

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Finished in mid-division in a 27-runner Curragh maiden on only start at two; comeback run at Naas nowhere near that level; will be of more interest in handicaps.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Gustav Klimt gelding is half-brother to winners Roman Times (6f; RPR 61) and Zain Dream (Macau 6.7f/1m); dam 6f AW winner (74), sister to useful 6f/6.5f winner Brave Prospector; always trailing on Fairyhouse debut last month.
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12th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Blue Moon Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

2-7 on the Flat; left maiden hurdle form behind when a keeping on 2.25l second of 15 on handicap debut at Sligo (2m2f, good); raised 3lb; debatable whether this sharper test will suit but he's a player.

9/2

2nd

6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Blue Moon Boy

11st 2lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual winner and rated 73 on the Flat; has to be of interest off 93 in this sphere after a warm-up on the Flat in March.

11/2

14th

4

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Blue Moon Boy

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Two-time winner on the Flat; won off 3lb lower at Killarney (1m3f, soft) last October; returns to the level after three runs over hurdles so won't lack for fitness; worth considering.

11/1

Form: 23-422

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two good placed efforts at two and in the frame in all three starts this term, albeit not quite at the same level, notably outstayed over 1m at Bellewstown, most recently chasing home a 4l odds-on winner over 6f at Sligo; 7f may prove his ideal trip but this sharp track gives him every chance of seeing the 1m trip out (acts on soft).
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9th

4

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won 6f Navan maiden on final start for Noel Meade last October; pleasing start for this yard when fifth at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) last month; dropped 1lb but this trip might stretch him.

17/2

5th

3

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Chester Nimitz

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his final start for Noel Meade in a Navan maiden in October (6f, yielding) under a front-running ride; makes stable debut now and not discounted.

17/2

3

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Chester Nimitz

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Seven race maiden ran to a decent level earlier this season but his form has regressed in recent starts; beaten 12.5l on latest at Down Royal (7f, yielding); the drop back to 6f needs to spark.

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
A 15,000gns foal; half-brother to three winners inc 1m4f-1m6f winner Trendsetter; dam an unraced half-sister to Cheveley Park winner Prophecy; easy to back when making promising debut in 16-runner Limerick maiden over this trip last month, finishing a clear second to an all-the-way winner; granted normal improvement, should go close if handling softer ground.
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1st

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Hellorhighwater

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Placed over C&D (good) on debut for Gavin Cromwell; won a 1m Cork maiden (soft) on third and final start for that stable last September; opening mark looks fair; market best guide on stable/handicap debut after a break.

6/1

1st

8

(16)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Cork

Hellorhighwater

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Nearly came out on top when beaten roughly 1l in a Limerick maiden on debut and nearly reeled in a well-backed favourite at Killarney since; sets the standard on form and ought to go well with more progress likely.

3/1

6

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:20 Killarney

Hellorhighwater

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

A 15,000gns foal; half-brother to three winners inc 1m4f-1m6f winner Trendsetter; dam an unraced half-sister to Cheveley Park winner Prophecy; easy to back when making promising debut in 16-runner Limerick maiden over this trip last month, finishing a clear second to an all-the-way winner; granted normal improvement, should go close if handling softer ground.

4/1

Form: 5-4728

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran well in Curragh 2yo maiden last year and pick of this year's efforts when caught late on over 1m2f at Fairyhouse last month; keen and clipped heels early when only midfield on handicap debut at the Curragh later in month but on balance of form rates a major player here.
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3rd

8

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Iron Fist

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two soft ground wins last term; found 1m inadequate here on seasonal debut; much better when second at Cork, with Apercu back in fourth; could be in the mix.

10/1

2nd

6

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Iron Fist

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two soft ground wins last term included 9.5f Clonmel handicap off 84; didn't count back at 1m on recent seasonal return at the Curragh but entitled to come on for that so don't rule out.

14/1

10th

5

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Iron Fist

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Pulled 12l clear with next-time-out winner when landing a Killarney maiden in July; excuses next time out and landed an extended 1m1f handicap at Clonmel in good style on latest start 204 days ago; up 7lb but progressive in handicaps and should enjoy conditions; leading player.

6/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Cost $1,200,000 as a yearling; brother to US Grade 1 winner Gina Romantica and half-brother to Grade 1 scorer Gift Box; dam maiden half-sister to UAE 6f Group 1 winner; didn't get home on ground probably softer than ideal in Naas 2yo maiden won by a stablemate in October; somewhat belated seasonal return and ground may not suit.
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8

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:20 Killarney

Jousting

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Cost $1,200,000 as a yearling; brother to US Grade 1 winner Gina Romantica and half-brother to Grade 1 scorer Gift Box; dam maiden half-sister to UAE 6f Group 1 winner; didn't get home on ground probably softer than ideal in Naas 2yo maiden won by a stablemate in October; somewhat belated seasonal return and ground may not suit.

9/2

7th

2

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Jousting

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

Cost $1,200,000 as a yearling; 11th foal brother to Gina Romantica, a three-time US Grade 1 winner on fast ground; half-brother to five winners including fast-ground Grade 1 scorer Gift Box, and Grade 2 Stonetastic, also suited by a quick surface; dam maiden half-sister to UAE 6f Group 1 winner; interesting, but easy surface hardly ideal

100/30

Form: -32568

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close in 21-runner Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but hasn't matched that effort in six starts since and recent efforts modest; visor replaces blinkers on first start for Ross O'Sullivan and looks to have it to do.
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6

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

No Such Thing

9st 12lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Yet to win but has been placed four times up to 1m; poor at Punchestown last time but can be a player if rebounding.

12/1

3

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

No Such Thing

9st 8lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year until much improved on last month's handicap debut at Killarney, tearing off into clear lead under today's rider and rallying well once head to finish runner-up over 1m; returns to maiden company here and will have to settle better to see this longer trip out.

10/1

2nd

10

(17)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

No Such Thing

9st 7lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €3.80
Straight Forecast €4.00
Trifecta €48.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Iron Fist

SPOTLIGHT:

Hellorhighwater

The Irish Sun:

Jousting

TOPSPEED:

Iron Fist

POSTDATA:

Iron Fist