August 07 / 17.53 Leopardstown

17.53

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 25-

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Short-headed by the classy Henri Matisse on debut at the Curragh (6f) in May 2024; didn't replicate that on his only start since at this venue (7f, soft) last October; has been gelded and a tongue tie is reached for; market should reveal expectations after another layoff.
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2nd

1

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 90y

16:15 Cork

Cadogan

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Pushed the classy Henri Matisse close on debut at the Curragh (6f) last year and returned from a gelding operation to win his maiden at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); will need to be better than his mark of 93 to land this but that's feasible.

15/2

1st

4

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Cadogan

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Short-headed by the classy Henri Matisse on debut at the Curragh (6f) in May 2024; didn't replicate that on his only start since at this venue (7f, soft) last October; has been gelded and a tongue tie is reached for; market should reveal expectations after another layoff.

15/2

5th

3

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 30y

17:10 Leopardstown

Cadogan

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Huge run on debut when beaten a short head by Henri Matisse (dual Group 2 winner since); subsequent absence a concern but further should suit and ground likely fine too; has to be high on the shortlist; yard's first-string.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a very pleasing debut despite racing keenly when a 3.25l third of 9 at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and that form was boosted by the fifth Edelak at Galway; the drop in trip is a query but he holds leading claims.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Slaney Drive

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Encouraging third of nine over 1m4f here and backed that up with a close second at Leopardstown, dropped to 1m1f; the winner could be very smart, having pushed top-class Henri Matisse close on last year's debut; every chance.

11/8

2nd

11

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Slaney Drive

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Made a very pleasing debut despite racing keenly when a 3.25l third of 9 at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and that form was boosted by the fifth Edelak at Galway; the drop in trip is a query but he holds leading claims.

3/1

8

(6)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Slaney Drive

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

New Approach colt is a first foal; dam 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Fountain (7f) and Latchet (1m-10.6f inc AW) out of 6f Listed/7f 2yo winning half-sister to Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner; not a bad pedigree so worth a market check on debut.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 43

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run to similar RPRs in a pair of good ground Gowran maidens at 1m and 9.5f; weakened over 1f out in the latter race and now tries a tongue tie; others make more appeal.
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6th

4

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Ben Lawers

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW winner over 1m, has a bit to find with Akecheta on running at Cork last time; trainer may have a better chance with Diamond Exchange.

14/1

12th

14

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Ben Lawers

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark in 1m AW maiden at Dundalk in February and beaten under 2l in valuable Lingfield AW handicap early this month over same trip; barely gets 1m2f so potentially vulnerable back on the turf.

14/1

6th

11

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Ben Lawers

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Seventh career run when winning a 1m AW maiden at Dundalk which he was entitled to at odds-on; only fifth back there on handicap debut but was never in the best place after starting slowly; may yet to have more to offer.

12/1

7/2

Form: 36-2 BF

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Very promising debut last October at the Curragh (7f, good) when only 0.5l behind the subsequent Dewhurst runner up Expanded; given a rating of 84 after a 1l second on seasonal return at Gowran (1m, yielding) in April; big chance if ready after 127 day break in first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

12

(7)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Wild Sapphire

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Very promising Curragh debut in 2024 when 0.5l behind subsequent Dewhurst runner-up Expanded; beaten 1l in 1m course maiden on this card last year on seasonal return; runner-up on return at Dundalk 13 days ago after being gelded; should go close in first-time visor.

4/1

2nd

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wild Sapphire

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Very promising Curragh debut in 2024 when 0.5l behind subsequent Dewhurst runner-up Expanded; beaten 1l in a Gowran maiden in April last year on seasonal return (1m, yielding); decent fourth in a 1m1f Leopardstown maiden when last seen in August (good); gelded since then and top chance if sufficiently ready.

2/1

Form: 553

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has improved for each of his three runs culminating in a 3l third of 8 when upped to 11.5f at Killarney (yld-sft) on latest; different ground and a sharper trip now; place chance with Keane keeping the faith.
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15

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Cork

Sigliosa

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John Joseph Murphy

Had been improving with each run before a small backwards step at Leopardstown when roughly 5l behind Ben Lawyers who finished third; probably needs a bit further.

20/1

5th

10

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Sigliosa

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Has improved for each of his three runs culminating in a 3l third of 8 when upped to 11.5f at Killarney (yld-sft) on latest; different ground and a sharper trip now; place chance with Keane keeping the faith.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 73y

19:45 Killarney

Sigliosa

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Fifth on both starts on good ground over 9.5f at Gowran (beaten 14l) and at Ballinrobe (beaten 8l); Keane a positive booking and this longer trip should suit; place shout but more needed to win.

15/2

16/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Lope De Vega colt offered something to work with on debut at the Curragh (1m, yld-sft) last November, keeping on to be a 10.5l ninth of 27; that race has produced plenty of winners; worth a market check on first start for Johnny Murtagh.
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3rd

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Hamadhan

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Improved form on final Irish start (about 1m2f; AW) last September; a little below that level in two 1m4f handicaps for new yard and even a return to his best may leave him vulnerable against a couple of progressive 3yos from top stables.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Hamadhan

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Improved form on final Irish start (about 1m2f; AW) in September; always out the back at Chester (about 1m2f, good; 50-1) recently on handicap and yard debut, but he kept on well enough to think this stiffer track will suit; his mark may still be on the high side, though.

9/1

7th

13

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Hamadhan

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ran in four Irish maidens, best when never-nearer third of 14 at Dundalk (10.5f, AW debut) last September on final outing; left Johnny Murtagh and Aga Khan Studs for 24,000euros in November; needs marked improvement on this yard/handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 75

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly improved from her modest debut effort when a 6.25l fifth of 8 at Limerick (11.5f, good); not sure the drop back to 1m1f will suit on the evidence of that effort; others appeal more.
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No Results Found

Form: 40-

Last run: 312 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimmer when fourth of 13 on debut at Punchestown (1m, good) but 1m1f seemed to stretch him when last sighted at the Curragh last September; likely best watched on return from 312 days off.
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7th

8

(6)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Land Of The Giants

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; in good form on turf recently, with a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) off 63 at the start of the month; fairly treated back on home soil but below his best in two starts since, including Dundalk claimer on Tuesday.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Land Of The Giants

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Plenty of placed form here over various trips; had been in good form on turf, including breakthrough win over 1m1f at Musselburgh, before poor run last time when only 5-1 for Leopardstown handicap.

5/1

11th

9

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Land Of The Giants

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Breakthrough win over 1m1f at Ayr ten days ago on his 18th start; more needed to win back on home territory, since he is now 6lb higher than when beaten a neck by Bucaneer's Spirit at Cork last month.

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 100-30 on debut at Fairyhouse (7f, good) but could only manage an 11l fourth of 17; this longer trip should suit on the evidence of that run but needs to improve plenty to take this.
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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
10th
1 (12)
Marmeladova

18/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo filly shaped like this sort of trip would suit when staying on for an 8.75l fifth at Gowran (1m, good) on debut 12 days ago; has to concede weight to younger rivals here though so much more needed.
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4th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:20 Gowran Park

Marmeladova

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Went close in a 1m maiden at Navan on the third of five starts last season; ended the campaign with less encouraging runs at Dundalk and Naas; a revelation on reappearance at Ballinrobe, winning very easily from an 85-rated favourite; a one-pound rise to 76 appears surprisingly lenient; if accurate, she will need to take a big forward step to hold her own in this company.

10/1

1st

9

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

17:50 Ballinrobe

Marmeladova

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Standout effort in five runs last year a nose second at Navan (1m, good); didn't back that up the next twice and a bit to prove on return from a 209-day break.

8/1

2

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Marmeladova

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Took a big step forward on third maiden outing when strong-finishing nose second over 1m at Navan, having been denied a clear run; not nearly as effective over a longer trip on AW last time.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and beat just the one rival home on debut at Killarney (11.5f, yld-sft) last month; may need a bit more time.
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6th

14

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Aclaim

8st 10lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; bit better for blinkers when seventh at Gowran last time but was still comfortably held.

25/1

14

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Aclaim

8st 10lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; bit better for blinkers when seventh at Gowran last time but was still comfortably held.

25/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
125-1 and failed to beat a rival home on debut over 6f at Navan; steps up in trip; may need more time.
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12th

1

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:18 Dundalk (AW)

Chico Chico

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Nothing so far at massive prices; tongue-tie added.

250/1

13th

1

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Chico Chico

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Impossible to fancy on the evidence of three runs last season.

150/1

4

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:25 Bellewstown

Chico Chico

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Beaten a long way in two maidens and handicaps will suit better.

100/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Far Above gelding; fifth foal; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Monsieur Fantaisie (inc AW; RPR 71); dam placed in Czechia, half-sister to useful 1m-1m4f winner Banish; best watched on debut.
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7

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

15:35 Roscommon

Drumaugh Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: D M Christie

Down the field in three maidens at 1m1f, 1m4f and 7f; huge odds each time.

100/1

13th

3

(10)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Drumaugh Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: D M Christie

Beaten a long way both starts and can't be fancied on that evidence.

100/1

7 (10)
Elman

14/1

Form: 74

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in first two starts over 1m2f at Fairyhouse (good) and on the AW at Dundalk; needs to find vast improvement to take this.
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4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Elman

11st 7lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; modest Flat sort showed some ability on hurdling debut over C&D before pulled-up at Ascot next time; others preferred.

22/1

11th

27

(11)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Elman

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

First reserve; dual-purpose maiden has yet to show any signs of winning potential; can only be watched in new headgear combination on handicap debut.

Non-runners

Spodo Komodo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €7.50
Straight Forecast €6.94
Trifecta €50.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slaney Drive

The Irish Sun:

Wild Sapphire

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slaney Drive

TOPSPEED:

Slaney Drive

POSTDATA:

Slaney Drive