October 07 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

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Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C & G) Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12394.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C & G) Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.60
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to like about his debut when staying on for third in a maiden at Naas last month; yard in form and holds each-way claims if he progresses as expected.
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1st

2

(2)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brighter London

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

in touch with leaders, pushed along 3f out, hard ridden and stayed on from under 2f out, soon switched right, led towards finish

10/1

3rd

2

(8)

15th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Naas

Brighter London

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

in touch with leaders, headway and chased leaders 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, went third inside final 110yds

12/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty when runner-up on debut and the winner has boosted that form with a Group 3 success in France; every chance there's more to come for a yard that excel with their juveniles; draw is not ideal.
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10th

2

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of Scotia

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, led

16/1

8th

1

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Scotia

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

High in the weights after three wins this year but not disgraced the last twice and claiming 3lb through William Carver can aid his cause; won't be far away.

15/2

5th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

King Of Scotia

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jamie Osborne

Three wins this year, the latest at Newmarket this month (1m, good); solid effort in a Racing League handicap 16 days ago; not handicapped out of it on last year's best but a lower draw would have been preferable for one that likes to race prominently.

8/1

3rd
12 (12)
Jalo

33/1

  • Place: £13.00

Form: 78

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in two maidens on turf so far and he qualifies for handicaps after this; drawn wider than ideal.
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9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

7th

13

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

Form: 57 BF

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress from debut when seventh in a Listowel maiden four months ago; entitled to need this after four months off and qualifies for handicaps after this.
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5th

14

(16)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Western Cape

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E McNamara

prominent, went second after 1f, led under 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

11th

12

(12)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Western Cape

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

towards rear

25/1

12th

13

(12)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Western Cape

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: E McNamara

No win in 14 starts; not a bad effort over C&D last time but more needed again; 1lb wrong.

12/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some early speed when third of 14 (beaten 5l with Song For Whoever second) on debut three weeks ago, shaping like he would come on for the run; pedigree suggests the longer trip will be fine and one to consider.
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1st

1

(3)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Almendares

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, smooth headway and prominent over 1f out, ridden and made challenge inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

7/2

1st

6

(16)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Almendares

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

pushed along briefly, soon disputed lead, led narrowly when nudged along over 1f out, ridden and kept on well when edged left inside final 110yds, readily

5/2

2nd

1

(8)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Almendares

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Hit the frame when beaten 5l over C&D on debut; didn't progress when beaten a similar distance over 7f latest; gelded and wouldn't have to find much improvement if fully tuned up after 133 days off; wears first-time visor.

6/1

Form: 303302

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet when runner-up at the Curragh when last seen; experience should be an asset against some of these but he also looks vulnerable to rivals with more potential.
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1st

1

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Woodcock Flight

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Prendergast

made all, pushed along over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ridden out and reduced lead towards finish, just held on

7/2

1st

6

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:05 Bellewstown

Woodcock Flight

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, led after 2f, clear under 2f out, pushed out final furlong

6/1

3rd

10

(10)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Naas

Woodcock Flight

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kevin Prendergast

Placed four times from seven starts at two including twice in nurseries; needs to step up on this year's form and would receive 7lb from Livio Milo in a handicap.

6/1

Form: 76

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without promise in two starts so far over further but probably one for handicaps after this; wide draw.
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2nd

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Vampire Slayer

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid.

14/1

3rd

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Vampire Slayer

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again.

100/30

1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Vampire Slayer

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to 2yo winners and it was a promising debut when runner-up on debut over 6f here three weeks ago; should improve up in trip and one to consider.
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5th

6

(6)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

prominent

11/1

9th

1

(9)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ex-Irish 3yo who ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton last month on second start for new yard, taking form figures over 6f on AW to 2113 and shaping as if this drop back to 5f won't be a problem; still open to further progress in this sphere; shortlisted.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Scored twice at Dundalk (6f, Polytrack) last winter, but held since returning on turf in May including when eighth of ten on stable debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last month; return to the AW may help and cheekpieces are given a go, but others look more solid.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Holy Roman Emperor colt; dam placed 1m4f (RPR 63), half-sister to 10.6f Listed winner Kalaxana; tried to make the running in a 7f barrier trial over this trip but looked a bit outpaced; pedigree suggests he might want further too.
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9th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

For The Faithful

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f, nudged along after 3f, ridden but no impression from 2f out

16/1

25/1

Form: 7989

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability but looks vulnerable back in maiden company here against rivals who have already achieved more; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:30 Plumpton

Hialeah

11st 7lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Modest Flat maiden who has shown little in two starts over hurdles, pulling up latest over 2m4f here (soft) in January.

100/1

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Hialeah

11st 6lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Modest Flat maiden who showed little on November's hurdle debut.

100/1

1

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Lingfield

Hialeah

11st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

14-race maiden on the Flat and his mark bottomed out into the 40s; no appeal.

200/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed very little when 80-1 for his debut here three weeks ago; a lot to prove stepping up in trip.
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11th

18

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Liam McAteer

Nothing of any substance in his form since a 2023 Killarney win; struggling this year on AW; same at Gowran last time.

50/1

12th

14

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Bang Po

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Liam McAteer

Sole win in 2023 and no worthwhile form last year or this.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Footstepsinthesand colt; cost 45,000gns as a foal and 100,000Euros as a yearling; half-brother to winners The Lir Jet (5f-6.5f including 2yo/GB/US Grade 2; RPR 110) and Fast Dreams (Italian 5f-6f including 2yo); dam 6f winner (including AW; 67); nice pedigree but this is no easy task for a newcomer.
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12th

7

(4)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Deus Vult

9st 6lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, ridden but weakened gradually from over 2f out

8/1

13th
13 (3)
Louis Le Broc

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gustav Kilmt colt; cost 20,000Euros as a yearling; half-brother to GB/Bel 5f-1m winner Ragstone View (RPR 80); dam placed 1m (63), half-sister to 5f-1m winner Musical Script; likely to need this on debut.
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15th

19

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Louis Le Broc

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: D J Bunyan

Modest form in maidens and handicaps and step up in trip far from sure to be the answer.

25/1

9th

10

(9)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 20y

18:20 Killarney

Louis Le Broc

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D J Bunyan

Modest form in maidens; has failed to reach the first eight in three handicap starts; hard to make a case for him.

20/1

11th

16

(17)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Gowran Park

Louis Le Broc

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D J Bunyan

towards rear of midfield

20/1

150/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 150-1 on debut last month; best watched for now.
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Payout
Exacta €36.60
Straight Forecast €21.94
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Scotia

RP Ratings (IRE):

King Of Scotia

POSTDATA:

King Of Scotia

The Irish Sun:

King Of Scotia