May 01 / 13.20 Curragh

13.20

Soft

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners incl' Talk Or Listen (1m-10.5f inc 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 106), Roussel (Listed-placed 5f 2yo/6f; 104) and Selected (5f-6.5f inc 2yo/Qatar; 83); dam maiden (64); 165,000euros foal made 235,000euros as a yearling; by a first-season sire that is already off the mark and yard unleashed a smart 2yo here recently; of major interest; follow the market.
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0

18

(23)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; best of three subsequent Pattern-race appearances at this venue when third of eight in the Anglesey Stakes; helps to give Guildenstern's new trainer a strong hand.

10/1

5th

10

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, kept on but no extra final 110yds

3/1

3rd

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; behind Gunzburg in an unsatisfactory Group 2 event here three weeks ago; best of three in her group.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam Listed-placed 5f-6f winner (inc 2yo; RPR 102), sister to French Listed-placed 6f-1m winner Carlton Choice, is granddaughter of 1m Listed winning half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Zafonic; 17,000euros yearling represents yard that is already off the mark with its 2yos; check market.
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4th

2

(15)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Ocean Baroque

9st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Daniel James Murphy

midfield

13/2

1st

2

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Cork

Ocean Baroque

9st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, led going best over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong

6/1

6th

10

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Ocean Baroque

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

ducked right start, bumped rival start, towards rear of midfield

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was green on debut over 5f here but ran on late so should appreciate the extra furlong today and get closer; hood worn then removed.
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10

(5)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mary The Priest

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

6.3f winner in Ireland as a 2yo; down the field in both outings for new stable, latest over C&D when a 66-1 shot; best watched unless the market signals are stronger this time.

25/1

8th

6

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mary The Priest

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

Picked up from Ireland, where she won a 6f turf maiden, for 6,000euros last autumn; 80-1, didn't offer a lot from the front on her belated comeback three weeks ago and would want to see some support this time.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Pontefract

Mary The Priest

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

6.5f maiden winner (good) when trained in Ireland; beaten just over 3l on her nursery debut when last seen in July 2023; changed hands for 6,000euros last October; resumes for new trainer from 4lb lower mark; check market for clues.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 74), half-sister to Polish 6.5f winner Jaunty out of useful 6f AW 2yo winner, is granddaughter of 6f winning sister to high-class 6f-7f winner Byron; 2,500euros yearling is best watched for future reference.
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

6th
10 (9)
Neo Smart

2/1

Form: 2

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran a cracker on debut over 5f here, just run out of it close home after being a bit keen; needs to settle better but if she does has the stamina in her pedigree to stay this trip and further; big player.
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7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Neo Smart

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Neo Smart

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; not disgraced on debut over C&D, beaten 4.5l by a smart-looking type; can improve for that and run respectably.
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7th

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Uncle Albert

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

No success since Cork (7f, heavy) in March 2024; continues to drop in the ratings, and is now 20lb lower than his winning mark; two runs this term not exactly persuasive; a top apprentice booked.

12/1

6th

13

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Uncle Albert

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

No success since winning well at Cork (7f, heavy) in March 2024; shaped well at Down Royal last May and 6f was too sharp on first run back at Navan last month; on a dangerous mark if rediscovers best with blinkers back on.

10/1

8th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Uncle Albert

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won well over 7f on heavy ground at Cork at the start of the 2024 season; has never managed to replicate that form; now 16lb below his winning mark; possible chance if the addition of cheekpieces makes a difference.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners incl' Hazel (7f AW; RPR 84) and Dawn Over Owning (1m6f; 73); dam unplaced 1m (42), closely related to 1m3f winner Along The Shore; made 16,000euros as a yearling but races for his breeder; check market.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to 6f-8.4f winner Cailin Mor (inc 2yo; RPR 95); dam 6f winner (83), half-sister to 7f Listed winner Yaa Wayl and Listed-placed 6.7f winner Lidanski (dam of Abbaye winner Wizz Kid); 21,000gns yearling has a decent speedy pedigree but will probably come on from this.
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4th

2

(9)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pretence

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June last year, but patchy form in seven starts for this yard and could only manage fifth of six over C&D 11 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pretence

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June; the odd fair run for Hugo Palmer but hopes are pinned on the first-time cheekpieces having a major effect.

7/1

4th

9

(10)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:54 Lingfield (AW)

Pretence

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June; the odd fair run for Hugo Palmer without suggesting she was up to winning in novice company.

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Never got involved on debut at Cork over 5f; this trip can suit better but has to make lots of improvement.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m3f/1m4f winner (RPR 84), half-sister to winners Lismore (2m Group 3) and Testa (1m Listed) out of French 8.5f/1m2f winner; 15,000euros foal only made 11,000euros as a yearling but the same connections had a 2yo by this sire run well recently; check market.
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12th

10

(15)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced near side, towards rear

20/1

14th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bounced back from his flop in the Commonwealth Cup to rally to win the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Kind Of Blue a narrow second); won his maiden on soft going; this 3yo was better than ever last time but needs another step forward today.

14/1

1st

9

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led towards far side, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied when led again inside final 110yds, all out

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €37.80
Straight Forecast €40.31
Trifecta €374.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Neo Smart

The Irish Sun:

Givemethebeatboys

RP Ratings (IRE):

Neo Smart

POSTDATA:

Neo Smart