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

2

(5)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Stars Will Shine

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Noel Meade

Down Royal maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; Oisin Murphy booked for handicap/seasonal debut.

10/1

6

(1)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:17 Curragh

Stars Will Shine

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Made a pleasing debut when third in a 6f at conditions race at Cork; had little trouble winning over at Down Royal and should stay the extra furlong; useful prospect, but stablemate Caught U Sleeping has stronger credentials.

14/1

1st

4

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Stars Will Shine

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

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.

9/4

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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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

10

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:31 Dundalk (AW)

Running Point

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed promise on Leopardstown debut in July; improved when runner-up over this trip at Naas in August, despite running green; again looked raw at Down Royal a month ago; official rating of 74 not high enough to inspire confidence.

8/1

10

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:31 Dundalk (AW)

Running Point

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed promise on Leopardstown debut in July; improved when runner-up over this trip at Naas in August, despite running green; again looked raw at Down Royal a month ago; official rating of 74 not high enough to inspire confidence.

8/1

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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4th

10

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Tharaka

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

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.

16/1

2

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:45 Navan

Tharaka

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Steady improvement in three runs, notably always close up third at Gowran (7f) and most recently raced keenly up with pace, not quite getting home over 7.5f at Roscommon; drops in trip here and cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.

7/2

11

(6)

19th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:50 Roscommon

Tharaka

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Slowly away on debut at Leopardstown; took a big step forward with a tongue-tie added at Gowran, never far form the pace and ended up 4 3/4l in front of fourth-placed Tahcawin.

9/4

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

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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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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

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

6th

11

(1)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Grey Intentions

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Handicap debutante's best maiden run her latest at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld) but was still beaten 11l; likely best watched here unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Grey Intentions

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mildly encouraging run on second juvenile start but looks a more likely type for handicaps.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

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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

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Form & Verdict
Similar runs in sprint maidens at Sligo and Naas; will have to improve significantly raised in trip.
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1st

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Fortuity

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Much improved back on better ground at Roscommon recently, awkward start but plenty of speed when second to a clear-cut winner over 7.5f; mark unchanged and definite contender.

11/2

2nd

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Fortuity

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Didn't show much in maidens at 6f-7f on good and yielding ground; cheekpieces (retained) and drop to 5f didn't spark improvement on handicap debut at Naas; still early days and steps up in trip now.

16/1

10th

6

(14)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:10 Naas

Fortuity

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ordinary form at 6f/7f; no strong reason to believe this drop in trip will suit, unless cheekpieces bring improvement.

8/1

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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2nd

7

(17)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Aquilla Star

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Starman filly well held in three maidens on better ground; opposable on handicap debut.

20/1

2nd

7

(17)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Aquilla Star

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Starman filly well held in three maidens on better ground; opposable on handicap debut.

20/1

7th

1

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

15:50 Leopardstown

Aquilla Star

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Starman filly well held in maidens at Down Royal and Dundalk; easily passed over.

100/1

Form: 40

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Similar efforts in defeat in maidens at Sligo and Leopardstown; will likely be of more interest in nurseries.
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4th

1

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Saxon Grace

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

0-9 but her two runs for this stable haven't been without promise (6f/7f, AW) and 6f may prove to be her best trip; each-way possibilities.

14/1

7th

5

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

No wins from seven starts in Ireland for Claire O'Connell but a good effort at Dundalk (Polytrack) on penultimate start for that yard showed she acts on AW; subject of a gamble on her stable debut at Wolverhampton (also 6f, Tapeta; drawn wide) but she wilted late having had to put in an early shift; draw has not been overly kind again so interesting to see how she goes in the market this time.

13/2

6th

7

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saxon Grace

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Seven-race maiden in Ireland for Claire O'Connell; good effort at Dundalk on penultimate start shows she acts on AW; debuting for new yard, the betting may offer further guidance.

14/1

40/1

Form: 08

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maidens and will likely be of more interest in handicaps.
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6th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Stonyfalls

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Paul Traynor

Soundly beaten in four 7f maidens; has a more realistic opportunity now on handicap debut; market can reveal expectations after 203 days off.

40/1

12th

13

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Stonyfalls

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul Traynor

Soundly beaten in two maidens and will likely be of more interest in handicaps.

40/1

11

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:22 Down Royal

Stonyfalls

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul Traynor

Failed to beat a rival when 150-1 in 15-runner Naas maiden (7f) last week.

100/1

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