December 07 / 14.05 Dundalk (AW)

14.05

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race

  • Prize money: £10907.56
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to two winners, half-sister to two others including Damselfly (Listed/Group 3-placed) who was useful for this stable; dam AW winner; shortest-priced of stable's three runners on debut here last month, hampered early on and never really landed a blow although showed a bit of promise; more expected of now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(11)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Dundalk (AW)

Elusive Tune

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pushed along briefly, midfield, headway when nudged along towards near side from over 2f out, led when ran green but going best inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably

10/1

6th

11

(2)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elusive Tune

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Closely related to two winners, half-sister to two others including Damselfly (Listed/Group 3-placed) who was useful for this stable; dam AW winner.

11/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 35252

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
The most experienced and holds the best form credentials on recent C&D second; sure to be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(11)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blue News

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

An 18-race maiden with six seconds to his name; ran okay when fourth over C&D last week but this looks tougher.

14/1

4th

3

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Blue News

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed many times, including twice over C&D; below form on soft ground last twice but coming back to this surface could spark a return to his best, which would see him go close.

6/1

OUR TIP

5/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3921 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Came good when well-backed favourite in C&D nursery in October, his first start on this surface; could well have more to offer and big chance of a follow-up here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(1)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Dundalk (AW)

Skip James

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Came good when well-backed favourite in C&D nursery in October, his first start on this surface; could well have more to offer and big chance of a follow-up here.

5/4

1st

6

(6)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Skip James

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway towards far side over 1f out, led when edged right inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish

5/1

2nd

4

(6)

19th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Skip James

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, still plenty to do 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, went second final strides, just failed

3/1

12/1

Form: 05

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No threat both starts but showed some promise over C&D last month in a decent enough maiden; not one to rule out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't count but outran his long odds on C&D debut last month; has ability but will need to improve to play a major role here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

Long-priced 1m winner at Dundalk in April, subsequent turf form has been ordinary; held by Innit Together on recent Limerick running.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Bright Dick

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

midfield

12/1

13th

2

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Bright Dick

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Got off the mark when winning over 1m at Dundalk in April and not a bad run there next time; below that level at Leopardstown since; steps up in trip.

14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran huge odds on C&D debut last month when finishing a clear fourth; bit to find with Blues News on that but possibly has more scope for improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Sandown

Empty Metaphor

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: M Al Attiya

Made all in Limerick maiden (7f, soft) on final start in Ireland; stiff task and well beaten in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot on debut for new yard; drop back in class is a plus.

33/1

14th

6

(10)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Empty Metaphor

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah

Off the mark at the fourth attempt for Claire O'Connell in 7f maiden at Limerick in April (soft; unraced on faster) and sold for 70,000gns in May; makes stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie and has plenty to find.

66/1

1st

2

(1)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Limerick

Empty Metaphor

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

made virtually all, shaken up under 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on well towards finish, always doing enough

5/2

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred son of Dick Whittington whose dam was a French 7f winner and half-sister to several winners inc Parandeh (1m4f); likely third-choice of the Comer trio and all the better for this debut run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(20)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

He Knows When

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield

10/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

He Knows When

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second from 1f out, no extra when lost second towards finish

20/1

4th

6

(16)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

He Knows When

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield, headway and prominent after 4f, went third halfway, no extra final 110yds

14/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ivawood gelding is first foal of unraced half-sister to several winners including a trio on AW: unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

3

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Dougies Double

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Did not show much in Flat maidens; towards the back off a modest 59 in a Galway festival handicap; little apparent chance.

33/1

15th

17

(2)

4th Aug 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Dougies Double

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R P Cody

Only beat one home when beaten 12l at Killarney last month; doesn't look well treated on anything he's done in maidens; wears first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

17:50 Killarney

Dougies Double

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R P Cody

Did not show much in two Dundalk runs last December; best watched on turf/seasonal debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fastnet Rock filly never featured after a slow start on last month's C&D debut (reportedly coughing) when not without market support; more expected of now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(7)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dancethenightaway

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fastnet Rock filly never featured after a slow start on last month's C&D debut (reportedly coughing) when not without market support; more expected of now.

7/1

10th

3

(6)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dancethenightaway

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sire can get smart ones; half-sister to top yard's Listed-placed 7.4f/1m winner Emporio (RPR 108) and Group-placed 7.4f 2yo winner Sherpa (98); dam 1m 2yo winner (97); stable thriving.

6/1

Form: 09

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs here last month leave him with loads to find and appears a more likely type for handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

8th

7

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of four for trainer; three of four wins here have been at this trip, including 0.5l defeat of Una Matata in November (much better off at weights now); went close in a claimer here in December; 1m4f trip too far a week later when keen; can't be ruled out off a nice weight.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

3-13 at this venue, including a 1m claimer three weeks ago for Natalia Lupini; unconvincing handicap form before that; a long time since he has run over this trip.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never sighted on last month's debut behind a stable-companion; likely to need more time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Engines On

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that.

18/1

16th

10

(26)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Engines On

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

11

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Engines On

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up.

7/1

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pair of moderate runs, eligible for a mark after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €42.00
Straight Forecast €34.52
Trifecta €113.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Skip James

The Irish Sun:

Empty Metaphor

RP Ratings (IRE):

Skip James

POSTDATA:

Skip James