October 13 / 14.35 Curragh

14.35

Soft

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

  • Prize money: £12394.96
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 422 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Brings the best form to the table here on Naas second to subsequent Listed winner Spirit Gal (subsequent winner and Group 3 third behind in third) and recent narrow defeat in 7f nursery here under top-weight when made plenty of use of; drop back in trip to her advantage and looks the one to beat off light weight.
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5th

1

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

American Sonja

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

joined main group

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Curragh

American Sonja

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in third behind clear leader, headway under 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

3/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 236542

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Busy enough season but holding his form well, good C&D maiden third in the spring and most recently kept on well to chase home an all-the-way winner in Naas nursery wearing first-time cheekpieces on first attempt at 5f; return to 6f should suit and handles soft; should be thereabouts but stiff enough task conceding 9lb to the likely market principals.
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11th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.

12/1

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

None too consistent but both his wins have come over C&D and he does seem well suited by the track; on a good mark back from four months off and a big run would be no surprise, for all his propensity to miss the break is a nagging concern.

9/2

8

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

McCauleys Tavern

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf; runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he was comfortably held over C&D in a 0-58 36 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Surpassed expectations (80-1) on debut here last month, up with much of pace and only fading final 100yds when beaten 6l; drop back in trip understandable and not one to rule out.
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9th

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW in February but struggled twice since and has been off 98 days; back on his winning mark and ground is fine so can't dismiss if he's tuned up.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in 7f maiden here last month but too keen back in handicap company since; return to 1m not an obvious play and others preferred.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in a 7f maiden here last Friday; previously, had often run well in defeat, in good company at times (has run in three Pattern races); 5f was too sharp here on his penultimate start; 1m should suit

9/2

OUR TIP
4th
14 (4)
Clounmacon

7/2

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Narrow defeats on both starts in 7f maidens over the summer, coming home strongly at today's venue (race not working out) and at Gowran finished clear of the remainder without quite getting to an all-the-way winner; doesn't appeal as one to be suited by this drop in trip but has to be respected.
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9th

8

(3)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Clounmacon

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, midfield, hampered and lost ground after 2f

12/1

9th

7

(3)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Clounmacon

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

One of two Irish challengers; respectable form in cheekpieces at Naas (6f) the last twice, winning a soft-ground Listed event then fourth in Group 3; gives the impression she'll be suited by this return to 7f; still unexposed in the headgear; could go well.

14/1

4th

6

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:15 Naas

Clounmacon

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Dropped in trip for career-best when landing C&D fillies Listed last month in first-time cheekpieces, coming late to beat Aussie Girl on soft; not sure she'll be as effective on this quicker ground though.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner brother to German 6f/6.7f winner Hija De La Luna; dam 5f winner (inc AW; RPR 79), half-sister to US 5f stakes winner Queen Amira; unlikely source of a first-time out 2yo winner.
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1st

5

(8)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Starspangledwaves

9st 7lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Patrick J Flynn

made all, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish, comfortably

13/2

5th

3

(7)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Starspangledwaves

9st 6lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Patrick J Flynn

raced freely, raced far side, prominent, ridden and went third over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

40/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kuroshio colt is third foal of a modest maiden half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Ricky Bobby out of 6f 2yo/7f winner; sire getting a few winners and can't safely rule out on breeding.
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10

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:23 Listowel

Zentopia

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: S M Duffy

Basement rating on the Flat and tailed off in completed maiden hurdles; rule him out.

80/1

12

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Zentopia

10st 7lb

J: Mr S Hunter

T: S M Duffy

Never in the first three in 18 outings; impossible to make a strong case for him; tongue-tie for the first time.

33/1

7th
5 (12)
Notturno

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow on last month's Gowran debut after tardy start; better for the experience but may still need more time.
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1st

2

(11)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Tramore

Notturno

10st 2lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Noel Meade

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, challenging on outer inside final furlong, led final 110yds, soon clear, comfortably

5/1

4th

4

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Notturno

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

held up in rear, headway when hung right over 2f out, went fourth 1f out, wandered around and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

5/1

4th

6

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 42y

20:10 Sligo

Notturno

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden has run well in handicaps several times this term, going closest over this trip at Down Royal; raised 2lb but should make another bold bid; ground versatile.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Buratino brother to Italian 5f winner Osmunda, half-brother to 5 winners inc Stargaze (Group-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 102) and Oneiroi (5.7f/1m1f; 80); dam placed 1m-1m1f (67), out of 6f Group 3 winning half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Doyoun; yard's debutants always respected so worth a look in the market.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to take from C&D debut run last month, bit slow to break and ran green but came home well when third in auction event; should have learnt plenty from that experience and could well have a say here.
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9th

11

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Net A Porter Queen

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sole placing came on debut; hasn't progressed at all and has to rate an unlikely winner unless transfored by the visor (blinkers did nothing for her).

6/1

10th
6 (6)
Elmo Lincoln

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle half-brother to 1m-1m2f winner Magic Chegaga (RPR 97) and Spanish 1m-1m3f winner Crimson Mystery; dam Ire 7f/US 1m winner (87), half-sister to 10.5f Group 1 winner Casual Conquest; newcomer definitely worth a market watch.
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11th

12

(11)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

15:00 Navan

Elmo Lincoln

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Has failed to build on a second at Gowran in April; did not seem to stay 1m last time; return to a shorter trip should help his cause.

14/1

10th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Limerick

Elmo Lincoln

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Did not get a clear run in a 6f Fairyhouse event last time; best effort when second over 7f at Gowran in April; worth considering on that basis; visor left off here.

11/2

8

(16)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Elmo Lincoln

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Did not get a clear run in a 6f Fairyhouse event last time; best effort when second over C&D in April; worth considering on that basis.

13/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
New Bay colt is second foal of maiden half-sister to 1m1f Group 3 winner Questioning; tongue tie on for debut and likely all the better for the experience.
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9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fast Company half-sister to 6 winners inc Mythical Magic (6f-1m inc 2yo/UAE Gr 2; RPR 115), Esentepe (7f-8.5f GB/US inc Group 3; 102) and Versaki (6f 2yo; 93); dam French 10.5f winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Mytographie; fifth in barrier trial at the end of August; ground should suit.
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16th

7

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

8th

9

(4)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Best run in nine defeats for Sheila Lavery was a fourth of 16 in a 7f good-ground handicap at Gowran in May; hasn't shown much on softer ground.

20/1

11th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Kaydees Magic

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Started the season with a couple of fair handicaps displays; seems regressive now, a view endorsed by drop on the ratings from an opening 70 to current 61; cheekpieces tried now.

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild debut promise at Listowel when a 100-1 shot; hard to see him making the required improvement to feature here though.
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13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Sneddy Eddie

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Three-time Flat winner has been beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps; hood added

200/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Second Thought, whose unraced dam is half-sister to French 5f Listed winner Stormbringer and smart 5.8f/7f winner Ask Frank; newcomer best watched.
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9

(13)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Angel Above

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

midfield

33/1

14th

10

(13)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Above

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Winner of a C&D maiden in January but was below that form in four turf runs over the summer; back to this surface should suit but might need this run.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
U S Navy Flag half-sister to 1m/1m2f winner Ideal Candy (RPR 80) and Italy 10.5f 2yo winner Sopran Fascion; dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 1m-1m2f winner Pinpoint; yard has a winning 2yo this year so debutante worth a market check.
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14th

7

(13)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pinot Grigio

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Martin Hassett

took keen hold, towards rear, headway after 1f

66/1

17

(3)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pinot Grigio

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Martin Hassett

Never managed to get into the race on debut in a 6f maiden at the Curragh; longer trip may help; third reserve.

15th

7

(16)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Pinot Grigio

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Martin Hassett

raced near side, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out

33/1

16th
11 (9)
Treviso

40/1

Form: 49

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couple of modest runs and nurseries will be more his thing after today.
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16th

11

(9)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Treviso

9st 0lb

J: J Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

raced far side, in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

40/1

9th

9

(3)

15th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:35 Naas

Treviso

9st 5lb

J: J Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

ducked right start, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression under 2f out

25/1

27

(13)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Treviso

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Third reserve; weakened tamely (beaten over 20l) in small-field C&D conditions event in May; gelded since.

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Toronado filly a 11,000Euros foal; fifth foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 80), sister to 7.4f/1m Group 3 winner Yellow Rosebud; probably best watched on debut.
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17th

8

(11)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Rohirrim Lass

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced near side, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €14.00
Straight Forecast €13.71
Trifecta €140.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

American Sonja

RP Ratings (IRE):

American Sonja

TOPSPEED:

American Sonja

POSTDATA:

American Sonja

The Irish Sun:

American Sonja