March 24 / 19.00 Dundalk (AW)

19.00

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Keen and didn't get much luck in running so shaped promisingly in the circumstances when only beaten 2l on debut here last month over 1m; should have learnt plenty from that and improvement likely.
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1st

5

(4)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:30 Killarney

Sea Chariot

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Two 2023 wins on AW; excellent second on good ground at Navan last time; does not need to improve much to win a turf handicap but the prospect of testing ground is a concern.

5/1

2nd

11

(19)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Sea Chariot

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John Joseph Murphy

held up in rear

10/1

3rd

2

(16)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Naas

Sea Chariot

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John Joseph Murphy

Dual AW winner last year (7f-8f) and ran a solid race at Killarney last time; can improve from that but needs more down 2lb.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stable outsider on last month's debut here, shaping well when a staying-on third (second has won since) over 6f; Awtaad filly should relish this extra furlong and major claims despite high draw.
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6th

6

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

Artemis Jones

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Failed to fire on handicap debut but much more like it when fifth of 17-runners back at Curragh recently, and probably value for a bit better (short of room 1f out); won her maiden on yielding ground so probably OK on that front; definite shout.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Artemis Jones

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

Clearcut maiden winner at Limerick over 7f on third start; poor run on handicap debut over 1m here earlier in the month; that wasn't her running and early days.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 72-2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three runs have been over sprint trips, notably when second at Cork on heavy ground and here early this month when plenty keen on return from a break and ultimately no match for a ready winner over 6f; will need to settle much better to see out this longer trip.
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7

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Heartrate

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Campaigned on AW since November, winning once; hasn't scored on turf since 2023 but is 8lb lower than last appearance in this sphere; attractively handicapped.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hard Spun colt cost $160,000 as a yearling; half-brother to 5 winners inc Gold Hat (Japan 1m; RPR 106), Kafuji Orion (Japan 6f-7f) and Populist (US 7f/7.5f); dam unraced half-sister to US Grade 1 winners Untapable (8.5f-1m1f) and Paddy O'Prado (1m2f); nicely-bred newcomer bred for this type of surface and market support has to be noted.
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1st

3

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

14:50 Gowran Park

Highland Rahy

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

made all, shaken up and clear towards far side over 1f out, ridden and went further clear inside final furlong

15/8

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Footstepsinthesand sister to US 5f winner Anakindalika, half-sister to 2 winners inc Prinsessen (Scandinavian 5f-10.6f inc 2yo/Listed); dam unraced sister to 7f/1m 2yo winner Shutruk Nahhunte, half-sister to Group-placed 7f winner Pen Point; newcomer likely best watched.
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10th

14

(14)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Only A Star

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

raced wide, towards rear

25/1

12th

18

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Only A Star

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: T G McCourt

Not shamed when beaten 6l on handicap debut over just shy of 6f but poor run behind Aurora Nova when last seen at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 37-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three runs here have all been at 1m, notably slow-starting debut third in November and a fortnight ago when quickly away but ran in snatches, keeping on well at the finish; not sure this drop in trip will suit but definite claims on overall form.
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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

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stable outsider when never sighted towards the rear on Navan debut in October; gelded since and likely to need more time.
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11

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Spanish Saint

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Lowly rated Flat maiden who was pulled up (albeit having lost his action) when 50-1 for C&D maiden on stable/hurdle debut in May.

66/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spanish Saint

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Nicky Richards

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

16/1

8th

6

(9)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Spanish Saint

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

12/1

11/2

Form: 6-20

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Standout effort from three runs here over the winter when just held in fillies maiden over this trip after racing up with the pace; never really travelled and short for room on bend when well below that form latest; has to be considered.
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8th

13

(12)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lily Maguire

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

midfield, pushed along under 2f out, kept on final furlong, never near to challenge

11/2

10th

9

(6)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Lily Maguire

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Beaten roughly 4l on debut here (7f) and confirmed the promise of that effort when beaten a neck over the same C&D last month; not sure to appreciate the drop to 6f but she's unlikely to be far away.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lily Maguire

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

led narrowly early, prominent after 2f, pushed along 2f out, ridden when went second inside final furlong, made strong challenge final 110yds, just held

6/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gustav Klimt half-brother to US 1m-8.5f turf/AW winner Hadrian; dam Italian 7.5f (Listed) and 1m 2yo winner (RPR 104), out of half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand; tongue-tied for debut and likely to benefit from the experience.
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14

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been placed a few times including over C&D this year; not so good at Bellewstown last time but this ground suits and not out of it.

12/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden with some good runs off low mark this season, over this trip at Gowran and Killarney on soft; trip too far on AW latest; don't rule out from a good draw, more rain the better.

7/1

13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has run well on two of last three starts on soft but different conditions today so a question about handling them.

14/1

40/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly raced keenly when never featuring in Punchestown maiden in September; best watched on return.
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2nd

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Lilac Lady

10st 11lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Modest Flat maiden; all four runs over hurdles came at her local track last year; third in maiden and in a handicap off 92; will be better for this comeback run.

14/1

5

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Lilac Lady

11st 6lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; well held on Flat here last time, standout run from three attempts over hurdles came when third in C&D maiden in June (g); okay mark for handicap debut.

8/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
James Garfield filly whose dam was a 6f-7f winner (inc AW; RPR 83), and half-sister to French/UAE 5.5f-7.5f winner Estihdaaf out of 5f 2yo Group 3 (Queen Mary) winner; newcomer from a respected source so demands a market check.
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11th

10

(5)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

13:20 Bellewstown

Good Fit

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, always towards rear, pushed along when outpaced and dropped to last under 3f out, kept on final 110yds

66/1

11th

11

(10)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Good Fit

9st 3lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, pushed along under 3f out

12/1

12th
15 (14)
Marino Point

Form:

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; slow to break, too keen and didn't look straightforward on last month's debut here; gelded since and tried hooded.
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18th

10

(14)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Marino Point

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

towards rear up the centre

200/1

14th

5

(15)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Dundalk (AW)

Marino Point

9st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Luke Comer

Shown nothing in two starts at big odds at this venue.

100/1

12th

15

(14)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marino Point

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Luke Comer

midfield

66/1

Form:

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and ran green when 100-1 here on debut in December, finishing last of 13; best watched.
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11

14th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Red Shield

10st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

12-race maiden; yet to show any obvious signs of ability, and faces a stiff task on these terms; first run for three months; swiftly dismissed.

25/1

6th

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland; poor efforts over hurdles for this yard; others appeal more.

50/1

5th

7

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cityscape gelding cost 7,500gns as a foal and £10,000 as a yearling; half-brother to winners Evening Verse (10.6f/1m4f AW; RPR 76) and Lady Rocka (1m2f; 63); dam 1m winner (75), half-sister to 1m5f AW Listed winner Charleston Lady; probably best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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12th

14

(3)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tip The Can

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Damian Joseph English

Fair sixth here on handicap debut where he didn't see out 1m; this trip might suit better and he's obviously open to improvement.

16/1

6th

14

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tip The Can

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Damian Joseph English

Tailed off over further at Navan; stable-mate (third reserve) would have stronger claims if sneaking in.

25/1

6th

8

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Navan

Tip The Can

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Damian Joseph English

in rear

200/1

Form: 46-

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran huge odds on C&D debut in November when finishing a clear fourth but below that level in auction event following month when plenty keen; back from a break and more needed.
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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

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; never counted when well held here last month on debut; easily overlooked.
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7th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

19:05 Musselburgh

Irresistible You

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: M C Grassick

prominent on outer, weakened quickly 2f out

8/1

9th

14

(13)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 39y

16:35 Leopardstown

Irresistible You

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: M C Grassick

keen to post

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; didn't feature and ran green but showed mild debut promise behind a better-fancied stablemate here three weeks ago.
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4

(13)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Ranko Express

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Dundalk in January and has largely struggled since returning to turf, cheekpieces tried latest now discarded.

12/1

1

(2)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Ranko Express

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form on the AW earlier this year; signs of a return to form when not beaten that far at Tipperary (9f, gd-fm) after a slow start; this longer trip a plus and cheekpieces go on; not out of this.

9/1

Non-runners

Empty Metaphor, Irresistible You, Ranko Express

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €20.40
Straight Forecast €14.06
Trifecta €65.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Artemis Jones

RP Ratings (IRE):

Heartrate

The Irish Sun:

Artemis Jones

POSTDATA:

Heartrate