April 25 / 16.15 Navan

16.15

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (Smullen Series)

  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 1m 2f 40y
  • 19 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (Smullen Series)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

2nd
6 (10)
Genchev

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 354-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made a very encouraging debut when third behind the Aidan O'Brien-trained Daytona in 1m Listed event at Naas last July; but below that level in a Leopardstown maiden later that month on softer ground; faded late into fourth in a 1m1f maiden at Tipperary in August; has been gelded.
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1st

1

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Genchev

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Encouraging third behind Daytona on debut in 1m Listed race at Naas (good) last July; finished the season rated 83 after 3l fourth of 12 at Tipperary (1m1f, gd-yld); kept on nicely for a 2.25l second behind race-fit odds on rival over C&D (gd-yld) last month; now rated 87 and the one to beat.

5/6

2nd

6

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Genchev

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Made a very encouraging debut when third behind the Aidan O'Brien-trained Daytona in 1m Listed event at Naas last July; but below that level in a Leopardstown maiden later that month on softer ground; faded late into fourth in a 1m1f maiden at Tipperary in August; has been gelded.

5/1

6

(2)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:30 Tipperary

Genchev

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Without Parole colt made very encouraging debut when third in Naas Listed over a mile last month but below that level in Leopardstown maiden later in month on softer ground, not looking to get home; cheekpieces now tried and back on better ground so not one to rule out.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 82-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Struggled on heavy ground first time out at the Listowel festival; looks a possible future winner on his Dundalk second in November.
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6th

1

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:42 Navan

Now Maybe

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Handicap debutant; struggled on heavy on debut; beaten a nose over 7f at Dundalk in November; 3l third of 18 in C&D maiden on seasonal return, close up behind 83 rated rival; opening mark doesn't look a gift but very much respected.

4/1

3rd

13

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Now Maybe

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Struggled on heavy ground first time out at the Listowel festival; looks a possible future winner on his Dundalk second in November.

6/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Respectable run at Leopardstown in October on only outing at two; will need to have improved considerably to win this.
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4th

8

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:05 Killarney

Mergus Serrator

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Respectable run at Leopardstown in October on only outing at two; shaped quite well when keeping on to take fourth in a 1m2f maiden at Navan; might not be as effective at this trip.

13/2

4th

12

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Mergus Serrator

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Respectable run at Leopardstown in October on only outing at two; will need to have improved considerably to win this.

16/1

6th

9

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:40 Leopardstown

Mergus Serrator

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Masar gelding cost 29,000euros as a yearling and 58,000gns at the breeze-ups; first foal; dam 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 93), sister to 7f Listed winner Whitecliffsofdover, half-sister to US 1m1f stakes winner Endless Chatter; yard's newcomers always respected.

14/1

11/2

Form: 6-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Showed promise when keeping on from off the pace in a 1m Curragh maiden last October; confirmed maiden-winning potential with third placing over 1m here on seasonal debut, almost 4l in front of Battle Of Maldon.
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1st

10

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:20 Roscommon

Huffnpuff

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise when keeping on from off the pace in a 1m Curragh maiden last October; confirmed maiden-winning potential with third placing over 1m at Navan on seasonal debut; faded late into fifth over 1m2f at the same venue last time; has much the same chance as Karrygrant on official and RPR figures.

11/4

5th

9

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Huffnpuff

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise when keeping on from off the pace in a 1m Curragh maiden last October; confirmed maiden-winning potential with third placing over 1m here on seasonal debut, almost 4l in front of Battle Of Maldon.

11/2

3rd

6

(14)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:48 Navan

Huffnpuff

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed definite promise when keeping on from off the pace in a 1m Curragh maiden last October; Colin Keane booked.

10/1

33/1

Form: 57- BF

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Two satisfactory runs last season; likely to be more interesting as a handicap prospect after this.
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1st

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:42 Navan

Santa Bravado

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Handicap debutant; best effort a 2.75l fifth of 16 on debut at the Curragh (1m, yielding); held by Manton Bay on Dundalk running in November; mildly promising run on return over 1m2f at Naas; potential improver worth a market check.

10/1

7th

14

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Santa Bravado

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

Two satisfactory runs last season; likely to be more interesting as a handicap prospect after this.

33/1

11

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Santa Bravado

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A 28,000gns yearling; 12th foal; brother to two winners including Group 3 winner Dibajj, half-brother to three winners including Listed scorer Black Sea; dam placed 7f, half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner Chineur.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Won 7f Naas barrier trial last May; faded in the final furlong of a 7f maiden at Leopardstown the following month; reportedly scoped badly; made an encouraging seasonal debut over 1m at this venue but has a bit to find Huff'N'Puff.
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1st

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Chepstow

Battle Of Maldon

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed ability in three Irish maidens (7f to 1m2f) on a variety of ground; well drawn and raced prominently before weakening to finish eighth of 18 at Navan (1m2f, good to yielding) four weeks ago; second, fifth and seventh have won subsequently; cheekpieces go on and he's far from discounted.

4/1

8th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Battle Of Maldon

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 7f Naas barrier trial last May; faded in the final furlong of a 7f maiden at Leopardstown the following month; reportedly scoped badly; made an encouraging seasonal debut over 1m at this venue but has a bit to find Huff'N'Puff.

8/1

4th

4

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:48 Navan

Battle Of Maldon

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 7f Naas barrier trial last May; ran out of steam in the final furlong of a 7f maiden at Leopardstown the following month; reportedly scoped badly; 9/2 third-favourite then, market may provide clues.

6/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam has produced seven winners, including Rocques (Group 3) and Mea Domina (Listed); showed some ability at Galway last October, but not enough to make her a leading fancy.
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1st

14

(9)

29th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:30 Down Royal

Teologia

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Definite step forward on latest when coming from good bit back to chase home a stablemate in Ballinrobe claimer over just shy of this trip, despite running green; cheekpieces now added and major player.

13/8

2nd

5

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Teologia

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; has shown ability in both starts; beaten 11.5l when fifth of 10 on debut at Gowran last October; midfield on seasonal return at Navan; sharper for that and place shout if building on it.

10/1

9th

18

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Teologia

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dam has produced seven winners, including Rocques (Group 3) and Mea Domina (Listed); showed some ability at Galway last October, but not enough to make her a leading fancy.

14/1

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Alkumait half-sister to four winners including Holiday Magic (ten wins, all on AW), Coolnagree (two 7f wins, Group 3-placed); respectable debut when third at a big price in a 1m Gowran maiden dominated by market leaders; can improve.
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11th

4

(4)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Down Royal

Croi Gra

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Respectable debut when third at a big price in 1m Gowran maiden dominated by market leaders; raced far too keenly and built up big early advantage before weakening on next start at Navan (1m2f); drop in trip may help.

25/1

11th

16

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Croi Gra

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Alkumait half-sister to four winners including Holiday Magic (ten wins, all on AW), Coolnagree (two 7f wins, Group 3-placed); respectable debut when third at a big price in a 1m Gowran maiden dominated by market leaders; can improve.

16/1

3rd

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 180y

15:15 Gowran Park

Croi Gra

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Alkumait half-sister to four winners including Holiday Magic (ten wins, all on AW), Coolnagree (two 7f wins, Group 3-placed) and Blackhall (point/4m Maryland Hunt Cup); dam placed 2m hurdle, half-sister to HK/Singapore 6f Group 1 winner Lucky Nine; hooded for debut.

12/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Finished with only one behind him in a 16-runner 7f Naas maiden last autumn; 100-1 shot then; has been gelded.
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8th

4

(16)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:20 Roscommon

African Affair

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No apparent chance judged on his first two starts; well held by Huff'n'puff on Naas run.

66/1

12th

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

African Affair

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Finished with only one behind him in a 16-runner 7f Naas maiden last autumn; 100-1 shot then; has been gelded.

100/1

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Naas

African Affair

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sands Of Mali colt; cost 5,000Euros as a yearling; half-brother to Italian winners Killer Mamba (prolific 6f-1m), Troublesome (7f-1m1f) and Taipan Kill (7f/1m); dam 5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 69), half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Euphrasia; well held in a barrier trial and likely best watched.

25/1

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3 yo Gelding

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Form: 6

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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3 yo Gelding

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3 yo Gelding

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3 yo Colt

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Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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3 yo Colt

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20/1

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W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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3 yo Filly

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Payout
Exacta €6.50
Straight Forecast €4.44
Trifecta €33.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Latin America

The Irish Sun:

Huff'n'puff

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Latin America

POSTDATA:

Latin America