December 14 / 15.15 Dundalk (AW)

15.15

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 227

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Opening two fine efforts at the Curragh and over C&D in October weren't matched when tried in Group 3 company at Leopardstown 8 days later; gelded and given a break since and on best form looks the one to beat, despite high draw.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging debut run here last month, may need more time though.
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13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shanadar

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

Best run yet when beaten 2l in a C&D maiden in November just behind re-opposing Local Girl (runner-up); both first and fifth from that race won subsequently; freshened up with 79-day break and looks likely to play a part.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 62

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging runs when beaten 5l on both runs here last month, second occasion when a clear second to Catherine Of Siena (winner again since); cheekpieces now fitted and returns to 7f; one to consider but likely needs to improve to play a major role.
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9th

8

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good C&D runner-up in April but beat only one in 1m Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; needs to bounce back.

16/1

12th

10

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had excuses for the fizzling out of his season in 2025 but he'd been a ready winner of his sole C&D start, last May, and later won off this mark in August; appreciated the return to good to firm ground when only narrowly failing to get up at Beverley (about 7f) last month; on the premises.

8/1

2nd

6

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Has failed to show his form in last four appearances but ground softer than good wasn't ideal on seasonal debut latest; 2lb below last winning mark and holds a fighting chance provided he rebounds.

16/1

8/1

Form: 54

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two solid C&D runs last month, second occasion when staying-on fourth to Shangrilama (winner again since); probably wants 1m but going the right way and has to be respected.
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6th

12

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Tabuk

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in rear

16/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Tabuk

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Signed off in Ireland with 1m2f AW maiden win in March, his seventh start, but well beaten in two turf handicaps for new stable this summer (1m2f/1m); might be aided by refitted cheekpieces today but has quite a bit to prove.

14/1

8th

10

(12)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Tabuk

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders, switched right towards near side from over 4f out

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and failed to make any impact over 6f here last month so probably best watched.
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0

4

(10)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Californiagoldrush

9st 9lb

J: Emma Murphy

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

An 11-race maiden; only beaten roughly 2l in claimer here last week but a 5lb rise makes life tough, particularly dropping back in trip.

8/1

5th

6

(4)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Californiagoldrush

9st 2lb

J: Emma Murphy

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, pressed leader

17/2

Form: 00

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couple of moderate runs, will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

10

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John M Harney

Didn't show much for Adrian Murray last year; similar story in five runs for current yard; 3lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 04

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close fourth here last month a big improvement and drop back could well suit; draw not ideal but one to consider.
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13th

12

(14)

20th Oct 2023

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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly cost 100,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Don Julio (7.5f 2yo; RPR 80) and World Tax War (US 1m turf); dam 7f 2yo Gr 3 winner (105), half-sister to 6f 2yo Gr 2 winner Memory; nicely-bred debutante from a respected source so any market strength has to be noted.
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5th

8

(10)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Memorial Verse

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Edward Lynam

prominent, soon went second, outpaced and lost three places over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

14/1

9th

12

(1)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Memorial Verse

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Much too free here last month on first run after a break; twice fourth over C&D in March so not a forlorn hope.

12/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly cost 19,000Euros as a yearling; sister to 7f winner Distinction (RPR 71), half-sister to Qatar 8.5f/9.5f winner Silks Dream (73); dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m 2yo winner Oojooba; newcomer likely best watched.
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19th

23

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Navan

Allie Bear

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: C W J Farrell

Yet to trouble judge in handicaps despite declining mark; 4lb wrong here and hard to fancy.

33/1

7th

13

(2)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Allie Bear

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: C W J Farrell

Started in handicaps with a respectable Navan run (seventh of 23); has failed to build on that and needs to improve in first-time cheekpieces, 2lb out of the handicap; hard to fancy.

20/1

9th

12

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

19:40 Sligo

Allie Bear

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Unplaced all starts and still needs more even dropped to a basement mark.

25/1

Form: 65

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Navan debut in May not without promise but return there 3 months later not so good; eligible for a mark after this.
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8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Back to form the last twice at Wolverhampton over 5f, beaten a neck in a handicap off 46 then winning a class 6 classified stakes; 0-5 on turf though and yet to trouble the judge.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Long odds on sole run for Mick Halford when minor late headway over 1m here in October; bought for 20,000Euros at Goffs last month and likely more to offer but may need more time.
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14

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Now a 25-race maiden and never in the first three in 18 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D on his penultimate start.

66/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held both runs here last month, hood worn on second occasion now discarded; eligible for a mark after this.
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10th

26

(13)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Miss Slovakia

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Edward Lynam

Best run was when second at Fairyhouse over 7f but was well below that form on soft at Gowran since; return to a sound surface can help, so can't be ruled out with a tongue-tie added.

16/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty keen on C&D debut a fortnight ago when never in contention; likely to need more time.
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2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

4th

1

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Market House

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning in a first-time visor at Plumpton last month but he was below his best back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, good) 13 days ago; drops back down in grade with a place chance.

9/4

6th

7

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Market House

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Running well on the AW in just a tongue-tie and has continued the good work over hurdles, finishing second (cheekpieces added) before a win 12 days ago (first-time visor); should have a part to play here.

9/2

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Hot Streak whose dam was a 8.4f 2yo winner (RPR 82) and comes from the family of 1m Group 3 winner/Irish 1,000 2nd Anna Salai, newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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13th

13

(8)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Saoirses Lulaby

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Has finished last of 14 on last three visits here.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.50
Straight Forecast €3.88
Trifecta €21.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Scotia

The Irish Sun:

Tabuk

RP Ratings (IRE):

King Of Scotia

POSTDATA:

King Of Scotia