November 02 / 12.25 Curragh

12.25

Heavy

Irish EBF Maiden (Smullen Series)

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Irish EBF Maiden (Smullen Series)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 40,000gns yearling; first foal; dam French 10.5f AW winner, closely related to winners Angel Power (Italian 1m2f Group 2) and The Reverend (useful 7f-1m6f); promising Navan debut last month when strong finishing 1/2l second over today's trip, despite rider losing an iron close home (yielding); has to be respected although this could prove to be a stronger maiden.
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6th

5

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

James J Braddock

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second start at two yielded a 6l course 1m win on heavy; never able to challenge on return in the Group 3 Ballysax won by Christmas Day; stepped up on that when staying on strongly to beat Pierre Bonnard in the Derby Trial over the same course and trip; coltish in the preliminaries at Epsom; did well in the circumstances to finish third (second-best of the Irish contingent); seems ground-versatile and likely to appreciate this stiff test.

6/1

3rd

10

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

James J Braddock

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second start as 2yo was a 6l win in Curragh maiden (1m, heavy); never able to challenge on return in the Group 3 Ballysax won by Christmas Day and couldn't have left it any later in the Derby Trial back over Leopardstown's 1m2f (good) four weeks ago, but upstaging Pierre Bonnard so dramatically in the latter reinforces the feeling that 1m4f will suit him well; his sire's sole Group 1 win was at this trip; each-way player for trainer and jockey who won the Oaks yesterday.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:40 Leopardstown

James J Braddock

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Promising Navan debut when strong-finishing 1/2l second over 1m, despite rider losing an iron close home; impressed in beating two stablemates in testing conditions in a 1m Curragh maiden at the beginning of November; got outpaced in the Ballysax on reappearance, kept on late in fifth, around 3l behind Endorsement.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars colt cost 310,000euros as a foal and 500,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to winners Maritime Wings (Group-placed 7f 2yo; RPR 102) and Tio Mio (9.4f/1m3f AW; 72); dam placed 1m (52), half-sister to Derby/St Leger & Ascot Gold Cup runner-up Mojo Star; one of three for Joseph O'Brien, market best guide.
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2nd

2

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Leopardstown

Cannes

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice runner-up before winning a C&D maiden in May; well beaten when favourite on handicap debut in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (won by a stablemate); looked short of pace when third of eight in a 1m4f handicap at Goodwood; extra two furlongs should help.

6/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Cannes

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Runner-up to notable rivals on first two starts before winning 1m4f maiden at Leopardstown (good) in May; well beaten when favourite on handicap debut in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but he raced in the rear and things didn't go his way tactically; Irish stable won this last year and he might be worth another chance.

7/2

14th

3

(21)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Cannes

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

500,000euros yearling by Sea The Stars; runner-up to notable rivals on testing ground on first two starts; 4-5 when going one better in an eight-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) last month, leading 2f out and gradually asserting to finish well on top; that race has produced winners since and this colt has big-race entries; promising.

9/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ghaiyyath colt cost 170,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Riviera Queen (1m4f; RPR 92) and Sugaree (1m4f inc US; 90); dam Listed-placed 9.5f AW/1m4f turf (101) and useful 2m hurdle winner, sister to German 1m3f Group 3 winner Pagera; one of three for the yard, market likely best guide.
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15th

8

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Atomic City

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

All three races were Irish maidens in the mud, 1-3 when winning on the nod at Cork (10.5f) in early May; ground it out from the front that day; now tongue tied first time; makes handicap debut, for trainer who runs four.

22/1

1st

7

(9)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

17:27 Cork

Atomic City

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Identical RPRs of 75 for sole start last season (1m, heavy) and seasonal return when beaten 0.75l into third of 8 over 1m1f on bottomless ground, both at the Curragh; McMonagle takes over now and should improve for better ground and the step up in trip; leading chance.

5/4

3rd

1

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:52 Curragh

Atomic City

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ghaiyyath colt cost 170,000gns as a yearling; promising debut third of 20 behind pair of stablemates at this course (1m, heavy) in November; holds Irish Derby entry; one of two for yard, market can separate them.

7/2

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camelot brother to 1m-1m2f winner Denmark (inc 2yo/Australia; RPR 108), half-brother to four winners inc Big Blue (1m1f-1m7f inc Listed; 109) and Shaha (1m AW/1m4f turf Listed; 103); dam 1m2f-1m3f winner (inc Group 3; 111); close to much of pace on recent Leopardstown debut when little over 3l off winner and stablemate Ex Animo with several of these behind; should improve enough to play a role.
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4th

8

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Il Corsaro

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: A P O’Brien

Camelot brother to 1m-1m2f winner Denmark (inc 2yo/Australia; RPR 108), half-brother to four winners inc Big Blue (1m1f-1m7f inc Listed; 109) and Shaha (1m AW/1m4f turf Listed; 103); dam 1m2f-1m3f winner (inc Group 3; 111); close to much of pace on recent Leopardstown debut when little over 3l off winner and stablemate Ex Animo with several of these behind; should improve enough to play a role.

7/2

4th

8

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Il Corsaro

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: A P O’Brien

Camelot brother to 1m-1m2f winner Denmark (inc 2yo/Australia; RPR 108), half-brother to four winners inc Big Blue (1m1f-1m7f inc Listed; 109) and Shaha (1m AW/1m4f turf Listed; 103); dam 1m2f-1m3f winner (inc Group 3; 111); close to much of pace on recent Leopardstown debut when little over 3l off winner and stablemate Ex Animo with several of these behind; should improve enough to play a role.

7/2

Form: 04

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheaply bought Time Test colt much improved from Naas debut run when rallying fourth in C&D maiden last month; more needed.
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3rd

16

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Ryefield Dasher

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Gibney

Some promise at two; moderate form in his opening handicap attempts at Leopardstown and the Curragh; Galway fifth was a step in the right direction; more is needed to open his account.

16/1

5th

13

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Ryefield Dasher

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Some promise at two; hard to be confident after his opening handicap attempts at Leopardstown and the Curragh.

33/1

14th

18

(15)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Ryefield Dasher

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Gibney

Some promise at two, including in maidens at this venue; beaten 13l when sixth of seven behind Hows'thebai on handicap/seasonal debut; 3lb out of the handicap.

40/1

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt is brother to last year's top 2yo filly and this year's Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Lake Victoria and closely related to two winners inc The Equator (1m1f/1m2f; 112); dam top-class sprinter; plenty green on recent Leopardstown debut, running on again late; considerable improvement likely.
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4th

4

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Druids Glen

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Frankel colt, brother to yard's top-class Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Lake Victoria; very green on debut at Leopardstown in October when fifth; small step forward when 12l sixth to James J Braddock on heavy 172 days ago, still green; steps up in trip in first-time cheekpieces; another step forward likely and obvious claims.

5/2

6th

6

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Druids Glen

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Frankel colt is brother to last year's top 2yo filly and this year's Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Lake Victoria and closely related to two winners inc The Equator (1m1f/1m2f; 112); dam top-class sprinter; plenty green on recent Leopardstown debut, running on again late; considerable improvement likely.

9/2

6th

6

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Druids Glen

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Frankel colt is brother to last year's top 2yo filly and this year's Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Lake Victoria and closely related to two winners inc The Equator (1m1f/1m2f; 112); dam top-class sprinter; plenty green on recent Leopardstown debut, running on again late; considerable improvement likely.

9/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
68,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 1m2f/1m4f winner, sister to French 1m1f Group 3 winner Mrs Fitzherbert, half-sister to winners Do It All (UAE 1m Group 2) and Tales Of Grimm (Australian 1m Listed); one of two newcomers for the Stack yard, market should indicate preference.
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9th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Lady Dora Mae

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

3yo who has been highly progressive and has continued the good work on her last two starts, with a 3l handicap second to Silver Lake at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) being followed by a Listed near-miss at Clairefontaine (1m4f, good to soft); there's every chance that she'll be bang there.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

17:55 Goodwood

Lady Dora Mae

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

After being progressive in handicaps (including on fast ground) she went very close in a C&D Listed race (soft) last month; soundly beaten in Group 2 at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last time, when the trip wasn't an issue, but this 3yo is not ruled out back into a handicap.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Lady Dora Mae

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Won two handicaps in the spring (7f/1m, AW/good to firm) and was short-headed in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) four weeks ago under Jack Callan (who is again unable to claim his 3lb); she's a 3yo on the up and her dam won at up to 1m4f, but a further chunk of improvement is needed.

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 195,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Glam De Vega and Banderas; dam Listed winner at 1m2f and later at 1m4f winner, closely related to 2,000 Guineas winner Poetic Flare; plenty keen on Galway debut in September but shaped with some promise when staying on late into modest fourth; improvement expected.
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2nd

2

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:03 Redcar

New Poetic

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

195,000gns yearling; beaten a fair way in two 1m soft-ground maidens in Ireland for Jessica Harrington last autumn, but has been found an uncompetitive race for his stable debut (same owner) after 229 days off, having been gelded since last seen; the longer trip should suit on breeding and he's respected.

9/4

8th

11

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

New Poetic

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

A 195,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Glam De Vega and Banderas; dam Listed winner at 1m2f and later at 1m4f winner, closely related to 2,000 Guineas winner Poetic Flare; plenty keen on Galway debut in September but shaped with some promise when staying on late into modest fourth; improvement expected.

13/2

8th

11

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

New Poetic

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

A 195,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Glam De Vega and Banderas; dam Listed winner at 1m2f and later at 1m4f winner, closely related to 2,000 Guineas winner Poetic Flare; plenty keen on Galway debut in September but shaped with some promise when staying on late into modest fourth; improvement expected.

13/2

33/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel brother to Listed-placed 7f AW 2yo winner Angels Wrath (RPR 103), half-brother to 2 winners including 2005 1m6f Listed winner Floresta (108); dam 1m4f/1m5f winner (93); reportedly hung left from home turn when dropping away to be beaten 15L on recent Leopardstown debut; may need more time.
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4th

6

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Darius Dark

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Much improved when upped to 1m4f, rattling off a hat-trick of wins, at Cork, here and the Curragh; didn't do himself justice at Galway when keen but remains of interest.

13/2

12th

6

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Darius Dark

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has reeled off a hat-trick of 1m4f handicap wins at Cork, Leopardstown and the Curragh; further progress is feasible; however, an aggregate 19lb rise may bring the sequence to an end; not guaranteed to confirm Cork form with Nod Of Approval.

6/1

1st

18

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Darius Dark

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

3yo gelding is 2-2 in handicaps against his own age group; won over 1m4f at Cork (good) and followed up off 5lb higher at Leopardstown (1m4f, good); raised another 6lb and takes on older rivals now but could be more to come in first-time cheekpieces; leading claims.

5/1

13/2

Form: 8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camelot colt cost 600,000gns as a yearling; brother to two winners inc Russian Camelot (Australian 7f-12.5f inc Group 1; RPR 114), half-brother to 10.6f-1m4f winner (inc AW; 85) No Trouble; unraced dam closely related to 1m1f Group 2 winner Alkaadem; slow to break, never counted on recent Leopardstown debut; more expected of.
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6th

3

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Antigua

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Twice made the running, including for 1m2f maiden win at Fairyhouse in June; disappointing on handicap debut next time and, as an inferior stablemate to two of the star acts in this field, probably set for front-running duties.

100/1

12th

5

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Antigua

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Modest form at two but shaped better when fourth in maidens at Leopardstown on first two runs this season; 1m4f seemed to stretch him; tongue-tie and blinkers seemed to do the trick in a 1m2f maiden at Fairyhouse; this trip may be a shade shorter than ideal

6/1

1st

1

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:09 Fairyhouse

Antigua

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Rated 84; poor form at two but shaped better when fourth in maidens at Leopardstown in two runs this season; 1m4f seemed to stretch him latest when weakening under 2f out under a positive ride; tongue tie and blinkers replace cheekpieces; should go well dropped back in trip.

9/4

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gleneagles colt cost 10,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to 6f-1m winner Miss Cunning (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 77); dam unplaced 1m-1m3f (53), half-sister to Group 3 winners Valeria Messalina (7f) and Pincheck (1m); easy to back, never sighted on recent Leopardstown debut; may need more time.
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11th

7

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Hes A Big Boy Now

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gleneagles colt cost 10,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to 6f-1m winner Miss Cunning (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 77); dam unplaced 1m-1m3f (53), half-sister to Group 3 winners Valeria Messalina (7f) and Pincheck (1m); easy to back, never sighted on recent Leopardstown debut; may need more time.

33/1

11th

7

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Hes A Big Boy Now

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gleneagles colt cost 10,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to 6f-1m winner Miss Cunning (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 77); dam unplaced 1m-1m3f (53), half-sister to Group 3 winners Valeria Messalina (7f) and Pincheck (1m); easy to back, never sighted on recent Leopardstown debut; may need more time.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
St Mark's Basilica colt cost 110,000euros as a foal; half-brother to four winners inc Tanmawwy (6f/7f inc 2yo; RPR 107), Rabaah (6f AW; 103) and Rewaayat (6f inc AW; 95); dam 7f winner (82), half-sister to 6f/6.5f Group 1 winner Muhaarar; market best guide on debut.
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1st

6

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Avec Grand Plaisir

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Split today's rivals Comfort Line and Sherekiya at the Curragh recently in a blanket finish; has his chance at what is his optimum trip.

4/1

2nd

11

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Avec Grand Plaisir

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Ordinary form in maidens; stayed on for third over this trip at Cork in June on his handicap debut; failed to stay the extended 1m2f in a recent Sligo claimer.

12/1

8th

7

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Avec Grand Plaisir

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Ordinary form in maidens at around this trip; stayed on for third over 1m at Cork in June on his handicap debut; could be in the mix now.

9/1

Form: 66

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising introduction in good-class Naas maiden in September but took a backward step there following month upped to a mile; more needed.
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7th

7

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 180y

15:50 Gowran Park

Kactus Jack

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Made a promising introduction in a Naas maiden last September; failed to build on that in two subsequent turf outings; fair fourth of nine in a 7f race of this type on his first outing this year; never counted in a 1m handicap at the same venue.

9/2

6th

1

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kactus Jack

10st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Made a promising introduction in a Naas maiden last September; failed to build on that in two subsequent turf outings; has a bit to find with Pliny on running in a claimer two weeks ago on stable/AW debut.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Kactus Jack

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Made a promising introduction in a Naas maiden last September; failed to build on that in two subsequent outings; gelded now and has changed stable; interesting with Shane Foley booked.

100/30

200/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sands Of Mali filly always behind on recent Gowran debut when a 200-1 shot.
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6th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

16:30 Down Royal

Sands Castle

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

0-8 on the Flat and rated 58; 66-1 but not disgraced on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe when a 13l sixth behind Nicky Larson in a first-time hood (retained); much more needed to turn the tables but could run into a place.

6/1

6th

12

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:26 Ballinrobe

Sands Castle

10st 7lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Second at this track in June was the highlight of her Flat form; disappointing when favourite at Gowran last time; hooded now.

20/1

11th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Sands Castle

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Fourth here on seasonal return in April (1m, soft) and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (1m2f, yielding); well beaten at Killarney last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; best form on easier ground.

13/1

15th
14 (12)
Belle Nuit

33/1

Form: 54

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Okay efforts in 7f Galway maidens, staying on late when beaten little over 4l in August and month later raced handier but didn't quite get home in soft ground when beaten little over 3l; not sure step up to 1m in these conditions will suit her at this stage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Belle Nuit

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

Best of three runs last season was at this venue; big price when down the field at Fairyhouse on her handicap/seasonal debut; major improvement needed.

16/1

10th

12

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Belle Nuit

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

Lightly raced 3yo whose Galway fourth was the pick of three runs last year; seasonal return for handicap debutante and possibly best watched unless market speaks.

16/1

15th

14

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Belle Nuit

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Paul Nolan

Okay efforts in 7f Galway maidens, staying on late when beaten little over 4l in August and month later raced handier but didn't quite get home in soft ground when beaten little over 3l; not sure step up to 1m in these conditions will suit her at this stage.

33/1

16th
13 (14)
Unidos

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on Naas debut last month (beaten under 5l) but upset in stalls and withdrawn at Galway 15 days later; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Unidos

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Encouraging run over 7f at Fairyhouse in July; slowly away at the Curragh ten days ago and finished last of 27; hooded now.

20/1

27th

11

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Unidos

9st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Took a step forward from previous form when running on late for a 3.25l fifth of 15 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) last time; mark unchanged but not sure this drop in trip will suit on the evidence of that last effort.

18/1

33/1

Form: 60

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior filly ran okay on Naas debut back in April but poor effort at Leopardstown two months later; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

17

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Connova

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

One of the more obvious contenders based on a C&D fourth and two good runs at Ballinrobe; was well supported last time and has a good chance of recovering losses.

3/1

3rd

11

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Connova

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Overcame plenty of adversity when a strong-finishing third over C&D last month; experience of this track could be invaluable and has a very good draw, if able to get away on terms this time.

5/1

3rd

8

(13)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

19:27 Ballinrobe

Connova

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Could make her presence felt with improvement from handicap/seasonal debut at Gowran; met some trouble in running before staying on into fourth; has an edge over Onyeisi (seventh).

5/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation filly cost 35,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 1m2f winner Imprint (RPR 55); dam 5f/6f winner (inc Listed; 102), out of 6f Listed winner; one of two newcomers for the Stack yard, market should indicate preference.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

18

(18)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Nation Crown

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Sioux Nation filly cost 35,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 1m2f winner Imprint (RPR 55); dam 5f/6f winner (inc Listed; 102), out of 6f Listed winner; one of two newcomers for the Stack yard, market should indicate preference.

14/1

18th

18

(18)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Nation Crown

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Sioux Nation filly cost 35,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 1m2f winner Imprint (RPR 55); dam 5f/6f winner (inc Listed; 102), out of 6f Listed winner; one of two newcomers for the Stack yard, market should indicate preference.

14/1

200/1

Form: 8

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Iffraaj filly was keen, beaten a long way on Galway debut six days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

20

(3)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Up Style

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Iffraaj filly was keen, beaten a long way on Galway debut six days ago.

200/1

19th

20

(3)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Up Style

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Iffraaj filly was keen, beaten a long way on Galway debut six days ago.

200/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soon beaten on Galway debut six days ago; easily passed over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(9)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Go Ask Alice

9st 3lb

J: Alan Persse

T: P F McEnery

Hasn't beaten a rival in two turf starts, beaten 61l at 250-1 last time; ruled out.

100/1

20th

16

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Go Ask Alice

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Soon beaten on Galway debut six days ago; easily passed over.

100/1

20th

16

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Go Ask Alice

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Soon beaten on Galway debut six days ago; easily passed over.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €20.70
Straight Forecast €29.08
Trifecta €127.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

James J Braddock

The Irish Sun:

New Poetic

POSTDATA:

Il Corsaro

RP RATINGS (IRE):

James J Braddock