November 18 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

100/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No real appeal on paper and already gelded.
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9

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:57 Worcester

Whispering Royal

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Average form over hurdles but performed with credit when fourth of nine finishers over C&D (good) behind Superstylin on chasing debut last month; may do better in this sphere but has his work cut out to reverse form with that rival.

14/1

4th

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Whispering Royal

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Was struggling for form over hurdles before finishing a 3.5l third of ten behind Gore Point at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June, but failed to build on that last month back from a break; makes chase debut off a sliding mark but others have more obvious claims.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sire can get 2yos; dam unplaced all starts (RPR 61), half-sister to top yard's useful winners Emporio (7.4f/1m) and Sherpa (7.4f 2yo); stable flying it.
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2nd

8

(7)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Of Cortez

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly away, pushed along briefly, soon recovered towards rear, pushed along briefly on inner over 3f out, headway when pushed along and switched left 2f out, keeping on when switched left 1f out, went second when ran on towards finish

3/1

50/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners around the world; unlikely to count but not unlike yard to bang one in at historic odds.
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9th

2

(23)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Initial Attempt

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

In the rear on handicap debut at Galway last July; stable possibly have stronger candidates further down the handicap scale.

25/1

13th

12

(7)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Initial Attempt

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Luke Comer

All four maiden runs at Dundalk over much shorter trips; not bred for this sort of distance and seems best watched on handicap debut.

33/1

6th

4

(1)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Initial Attempt

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Luke Comer

led narrowly, faced challenge 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

7/1

Form:

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
40s but was sharp enough to make much of the Curragh running before fading when last seen; wouldn't discount altogether.
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13th

12

(14)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Spray

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a Gowran handicap from 3lb lower in June; struggled since though and looks flattered by that effort; needs to prove he's as effective on AW.

14/1

33/1

Form: 005

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Struggled all three maidens, including here; new trip.
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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

6/4

Form: 04

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed it was a case of right horse, wrong day on Thurles debut (7s) when showing much more over 7f here (33s), seeming in need of 1m; that might make him the form horse and champion jockey takes over.
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1

(2)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Timely Boost

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Promising second run last year when staying-on fourth (third won a maiden at the weekend) in Dundalk maiden in November but didn't get home over 1m at same venue 16 days later, having raced up with pace; gelded since and tried in tongue tie for seasonal return and handicap debut; not sure this stamina test is what he wants at this stage.

10/1

6th

11

(3)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Timely Boost

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A Oliver

Showed it was a case of right horse, wrong day on Thurles debut (7s) when showing much more over 7f here (33s), seeming in need of 1m; that might make him the form horse and champion jockey takes over.

6/4

4th

11

(6)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Timely Boost

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Showed next to nothing at Thurles (soft) but sent off 7s then so must be better than that; stable runs few 2yos.

16/1

25/1

Form: 09

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Bettered debut form when 50s ninth over C&D but will hardly make the necessary progress in two weeks.
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6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Upepo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out.

5/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Upepo

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip.

12/1

Form: 88

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Similar, fair form in eighth both starts, notably 6s at Thurles latest; perhaps more a handicap type but yard thriving and should improve with racing.
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17th

16

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Quick Blessing

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: C Moore

Runner-up in 1m2f Ballinrobe claimer in July but poor form since, latest two on AW.

25/1

10th

14

(9)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Quick Blessing

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: C Moore

Runner-up in Ballinrobe claimer in July but poor in three runs since; new headgear combination.

40/1

5/1

Form: 6

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
66s, took eye without threatening in 6f Curragh maiden on soft ground; sire a real speed influence and stamina far from guaranteed but interesting.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Sire doing OK, yard thriving; Eur60,000 foal, Eur52,000 yearling/2yo; dam French 8.5f winner, half-sister to 1m4f winner/Irish Oaks third Lady's Secret.
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8th

8

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

12-race maiden (placed only once), well beaten in April when last seen (final outing for Brian Toomey); carries obvious risks but he has joined a fine stable and market support would be significant.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

8

(2)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kraken Diamond

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Toomey

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 1f

12/1

11th
6 (4)
Ledger

100/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125s, showed nil at Leopardstown (soft).
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9th

8

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Paul Traynor

Won four times in Britain for Lucinda Russell, but form has fallen off a cliff since rejoining this yard.

100/1

9th

15

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

8st 10lb

T: Paul Traynor

First reserve; all four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive for current yard; tailed off on hurdle debut.

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Ledger

11st 12lb

J: Mr W R Hamilton

T: Paul Traynor

All four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive this year for current yard and can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80s, well-named on Curragh debut; cheekpieces need to transform.
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14th

8

(6)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Do Little

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Michael J Browne

Slow to break, well held both starts earlier in the month; blinkers now replace cheekpieces worn on latest.

25/1

12th

1

(2)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Do Little

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Michael J Browne

80s, well-named on Curragh debut; cheekpieces need to transform.

33/1

20th

3

(15)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Do Little

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Michael J Browne

Cheap 2yo at 1,000euros; dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f-1m5f Flat/smart hurdle winner Cockney Sparrow; can only be watched.

100/1

13th
2 (15)
Donbeg Reel

16/1

Form: 58

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From small stable; Curragh debut when 150s suggested he might be above-average; 22s, faded meekly enough over C&D; poor draw.
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10th

7

(7)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Donbeg Reel

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: N Stokes

midfield

14/1

11th

6

(1)

21st Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 30y

16:50 Cork

Donbeg Reel

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: N Stokes

Outran odds of 150-1 on debut in October when fifth of 15 but well below that form in three runs since including when tailed off last at Leopardstown earlier this month; plenty to prove at present.

50/1

12th

10

(12)

2nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:20 Leopardstown

Donbeg Reel

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: N Stokes

Showed promise in maidens at the Curragh and Dundalk before a disappointing run at latter track; should win races in time but likely to improve from this.

22/1

Form: 00

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Nothing so far; outsider.
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8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Spinning Web

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Hurdle and dual chase winner was poor in this sphere last time after a couple of falls chasing; isn't well-treated at these weights.

25/1

12th

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Spinning Web

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; not badly treated but probably in need of a confidence boost after two falls over fences; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

8/1

1

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Spinning Web

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; pulled-up here on final 2025 start and fell at the first on return lately at Navan; seems best watched for now.

6/1

Form: 9

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 150s, quiet at Listowel; unlikely here; tongue tie.
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22th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over C&D; should be better for his run here on the opening day; appears well held by Lough Leane, but should not be ruled out with Nicola Burns taking the mount in preference to Deuteronomy who gave her three wins last season

10/1

19th

12

(21)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Two-time winner on soft including here over 7f; has gone well fresh, will handle the ground but remains 4lb above last winning mark; place claims.

10/1

12

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft ground; flopped when favourite for the race won by Syzgy here last time; should not be discounted with a talented apprentice aboard for her father.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; nice page and far from disgraced at Leopardstown in midfield, a better race than this; expected to feature in a maiden now with yard thriving.
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8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Kalikapour

9st 9lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Seb Spencer; dual AW winner who ran a sound race when fourth in Doncaster handicap last August (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); no headgear this time and may need the run after 278-day break.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Kalikapour

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces/tongue strap when fourth of seven in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering.

7/1

5

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Kalikapour

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f) and his last success was in December; returned to form with good third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was tailed off at Hamilton next time and that took his turf record to 0-12; headgear now returns and he needs to bounce back again.

10/1

Non-runners

Genuine Jim, Kalikapour

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.10
Straight Forecast €22.50
Trifecta €593.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Timely Boost

The Irish Sun:

Zentopia

RP Ratings (IRE):

Timely Boost

POSTDATA:

Timely Boost