September 29 / 15.14 Down Royal

15.14

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 26y
  • 12 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By the leading first-season sire and comes from a quality damline; ran a cracker on debut over 6f at Cork in a conditions race; shaped as though she would stay this trip so is on the shortlist today with Keane aboard.
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9th

7

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Stars Will Shine

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Noel Meade

Down Royal 7f maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; down the field in a couple of valuable handicaps this year and questions to answer now.

33/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Stars Will Shine

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Course 7f maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; down the field when one of the main fancies for her handicap debut at this venue; questions to answer.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7724

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Was only 4.5l behind Composing on debut but hasn't gone on from that run; solid 2nd in a Navan claimer over 1m but was beaten nearly 8l in a nursery last time; questions now.
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11

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Naas

Celestial Siren

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Only 4.5l behind Composing on debut and some decent efforts recently including at Down Royal last time in a lesser quality race than this; unable to win off 74 in a handicap here on penultimate (1m, yielding to soft); others more likely.

25/1

2nd

9

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Celestial Siren

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Was only 4.5l behind Composing on debut but hasn't gone on from that run; solid 2nd in a Navan claimer over 1m but was beaten nearly 8l in a nursery last time; questions now.

14/1

4th

1

(15)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:38 Naas

Celestial Siren

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Promising debut at the Curragh despite odds of 66-1 but disappointed when favourite at Leopardstown second time out; ran with credit from the front in a Navan maiden claimer (1m, yielding) since but doesn't look particularly well treated now handicapping and has stall 15 to negotiate here.

14/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on Leopardstown debut and improved up to this trip at Naas despite running green; the winner was since third in a Listed race at Leopardstown so the form is strong; doesn't need much more to win this, though wide draw is a negative.
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5

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 50y

16:30 Killarney

Running Point

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Not beaten far by the classy Caught U Sleeping in a maiden last season, but very opposable on this summer's handicap form; goes up in trip.

25/1

16th

11

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Running Point

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; never a factor on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); headgear combination is now tried; market can guide.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Running Point

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; tongue tie goes on for seasonal return and handicap debut; market can guide.

12/1

4th
10 (1)
Tharaka

16/1

Form: 0340

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished in the frame in maidens at Gowran and Roscommon over this trip; however, was beaten a long way back to 6f in cheekpieces at Navan; the headgear is removed but has to improve anyway.
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10th

9

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:53 Galway

Tharaka

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Emmet Mullins

Ran well in defeat several times for Ken Condon last year but was poor on yard debut in a C&D handicap last time; however, is capable of better and Keane on board catches the eye so is worth following any market moves.

12/1

17th

10

(12)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Tharaka

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Emmet Mullins

Uneven form for Ken Condon at two; made the frame three times and showed enough to imply that she is a potentially interesting runner for a trainer who targets this meeting astutely.

4/1

Form: 96362 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best runs have been at this trip; was a close third in a Roscommon maiden and was just denied in a Fairyhouse claimer a week ago; should be closely involved again.
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5th

2

(13)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Idiocracy

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Best runs have been at this trip; was a close third in a Roscommon maiden and was just denied in a Fairyhouse claimer a week ago; should be closely involved again.

8/1

1

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Easily her best run was the third in a 7.5f maiden at Roscommon; only midfield on nursery debut last time but that was back at 6f; clear claims at this level.

6/4

6th

3

(13)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Didn't show much in her first two outings but stepped forward when hitting the frame at Roscommon last week; feasibly treated but has to prove she's as good at this sort of trip.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fifth in a barrier trial and beaten 9l on debut at Leopardstown so will have to improve plenty on that.
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1st

5

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Goodwood

Matilda Joslyngage

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Competitive in her last two maidens in Ireland, over 1m on good to yielding and good ground; taken out of two other races due to soft and yielding conditions, which is a bit of a concern; however, her form claims are right up there.

4/1

4th

14

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Matilda Joslyngage

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Much improved on final 2yo start when upped to 1m, staying on well into second late on at Thurles (good-to-yielding);

9/2

Form: —

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on debut over 7f at the Curragh and isn't easy to fancy on that evidence.
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10th

7

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:00 Sligo

Grey Intentions

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

First handicap run over 1m was okay, but well beaten over 10.5f in May; blinkers replace cheekpieces and pedigree suggests she might stay, but plenty to prove.

16/1

10th

13

(2)

29th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:00 Down Royal

Grey Intentions

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Didn't really count on recent handicap debut over a mile at Cork; longer trip may suit but lots to find with Harmani on that run; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; second foal; dam 5.7f-7f maiden (RPR 68), half-sister to winners incl' Eldandy (useful 1m-1m2f) and Kirkinola (French 1m 2yo Listed), out of 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; cost GBP33,000 at a breeze-up sale; decent pedigree and worth a market check on debut.
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1st

3

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Apiary

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Consistent in handicaps at this venue; went close in a nursery in December and has twice finished third here since then; not ideally suited by the race conditions but Julian Pietropaolo's 7lb claim will help; strong contender.

3/1

3rd

5

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:38 Dundalk (AW)

Apiary

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Showed nice improvement on handicap debut over C&D in December to be beaten just a head; sent off favourite over 1m last month when left with a lot to do from the rear before running on late; deserving of another chance.

4/1

7th

5

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:19 Gowran Park

Apiary

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Started at 28/1 and beaten 9l on debut at Down Royal over 7f; has to improve loads on that.

22/1

Form: 79

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Similar runs in sprint maidens at Sligo and Naas; will have to improve significantly raised in trip.
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10th

13

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Fortuity

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

1lb lower than for her Fairyhouse win in May (7f, good) but comfortably held since and unlikely that the recent rain has helped her cause.

10/1

6th

12

(13)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Fortuity

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

3yo shed the maiden tag at Fairyhouse (7f, good) in May off 3lb lower; struggled on soft at Leopardstown then didn't get home upped to 8.5f back at Fairyhouse on latest; drop back to 7f looks a big plus and preferred by Foley.

11/2

4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Fortuity

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Improved for switch to handicaps and good ground when second at Roscommon (7.5f) and went one better over 7f here next time; claimer negated his rise for the win at Limerick last time, but soft ground a possible excuse for his poor showing; chance back at this track on this ground.

5/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 88), closely related to 1m4f Listed winner Gallipot, half-sister to useful 1m-1m2f winner Trade Commissioner, out of 1m Group 1 winner Spinning Queen; Eur31,000 yearling is by the leading first-season sire and is worth a market check.
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5th

7

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 195y

14:45 Bellewstown

Aquilla Star

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Second in 7f Galway nursery on heavy last October and gained a first career win at Ballybrit (8.5f, soft) when last seen, overcoming traffic problems to win going away; 9lb rise but this race could be set up perfectly for her and she will love the ground.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:53 Galway

Aquilla Star

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Maiden was second in a 7f nursery on heavy here last year; best run this term when second in a Ballinrobe handicap over 1m1.5f in July; had excuses for two lesser runs over C&D at the festival here since; cheekpieces removed; decent draw; considered.

18/1

7th

8

(11)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Aquilla Star

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in a heavy ground nursery here last October and again when only caught late by Nephin Mountain over 1m2f at Ballinrobe recently, having handled home turn much better than that rival; well below that form in first-time cheekpieces over C&D on Friday however, having not had a clear run.

15/2

Form: 40

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Similar efforts in defeat in maidens at Sligo and Leopardstown; will likely be of more interest in nurseries.
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5th

9

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Saxon Grace

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Much improved of late and she readily completed a quick hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon six days ago; shoulders a 12lb penalty here but she's still not taken lightly in her current mood.

4/1

1st

11

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Saxon Grace

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Promising third at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and confirmed herself an improved performer with a cosy win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last week; unextended when following up at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on Thursday; 7lb higher today but she should stay and looks to have strong claims of completing her hat-trick.

5/4

1st

3

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Penultimate start had presaged an imminent breakthrough, and a first try over the 1m trip her dam won at duly reaped reward at Redcar last week (good to firm; RPR 59); case clear if over that effort; 1lb well in.

5/4

40/1

Form: 08

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maidens and will likely be of more interest in handicaps.
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9th

7

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 195y

14:10 Bellewstown

Stonyfalls

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul Traynor

Good run behind subsequent massive improver Meriden in June and third to well-treated foe over C&D in July; soft ground an imponderable.

14/1

11th

13

(15)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:30 Killarney

Stonyfalls

9st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Paul Traynor

Couple of creditable handicap runs over 7f/1m, placed over latter trip behind easy winner at Bellewstown; big step up in trip; dam won over almost this far in France.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €7.80
Straight Forecast €7.82
Trifecta €23.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Running Point

TOPSPEED:

Idiocracy

The Irish Sun:

Kilmac Air

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Running Point

POSTDATA:

Idiocracy