June 03 / 14.25 Listowel

14.25

Good To Firm

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 6f 60y
  • 17 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 63

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at the Curragh came on much softer ground but the best of them was over this trip last time (solid form); decent chance if handling this faster ground.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to several winners incl' Thunderbear (6f inc 2yo; RPR 96), Dancing Feet (6f-7f AW; 96) and Elegant Drama (6f; 87); dam placed 6f (62), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Move Up; by a useful sire and worth a market check.
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6th

3

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:45 Bellewstown

Scorchio

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Jack W Davison

It's been a struggle since beating a very good yardstick at Cork in May (5f, good); has dropped back to a tempting mark and new headgear could give her a lift.

10/1

8th

5

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Dundalk (AW)

Scorchio

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Jack W Davison

in rear throughout

8/1

7th

4

(9)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Scorchio

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Jack W Davison

Went up 7lb for beating Kendall Roy by a length over C&D in May and her new mark is beginning to look an issue after subsequent defeats, for all that one of those was at Royal Ascot.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 48

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut at Dundalk but it was a lesser effort at Cork since, so will have to resume progress today; this longer trip could suit, though.
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9

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Byzantine Empress

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Caught the eye when third of 12 over C&D on her return to action in May; hasn't built on it since but she's well handicapped if this sets up for her.

14/1

5

(10)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Soundly beaten in competitive York sprint two starts ago but ran well over 7f on other two outings this season; comes here on a workable mark and can be dangerous if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

1-18 strike-rate and down the field at York last Saturday (6f, good; reportedly never travelling); however, prior to that she was a close third on reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and a good case can be made on that form; effective on good to soft; could bounce back with big run.

9/2

Form: 84

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar efforts on both starts, beginning with a 6f run at the Curragh before perhaps not seeing out an extended 7f at Roscommon last time; no easy task off this weight but should be involved again.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam unraced sister to Japanese 1m1f 2yo winner Shingan, half-sister to triple Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner Joshua Tree; 5,000euros foal was unsold for 14,000euros as a yearling; yard continues in good form but others appeal more; tough draw.
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9th

6

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Harry The Rogue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Irish 5yo who has maintained his consistency in two starts for new stable, creditable fourth at Musselburgh (1m) latest; still has a modest strike-rate but is likely to give his running and again holds frame possibilities.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Harry The Rogue

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Just two wins from his 33 starts (both over 1m last spring on good/yielding) but he was highly consistent last year and ran another big race when going close on last month's stable debut at Newcastle (1m, AW); every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/2

2nd

8

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Harry The Rogue

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won only two of his 32 starts in Ireland for Andy Slattery but he did finish in the first three in half of them, including third in a 1m Dundalk claimer six weeks ago; first run for new yard.

16/1

Form: 445

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran two solid races in defeat over 5f at the Curragh on testing ground; much-improved effort up to this trip in a Naas Group 3 last time and has a big chance off this weight, though a tough wide draw to overcome.
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17th

10

(13)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:10 Cork

Blame Thechampagne

9st 6lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Wasn't far behind three-time Group 1 winner Porta Fortuna twice last year when trained by Jessica Harrington; well below that level in three starts for new yard but is starting to look well-treated.

40/1

7th

5

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

17:50 Bellewstown

Blame Thechampagne

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Some fairly useful form in busy 2yo campaign for Jessica Harrington but both handicap efforts this year for current yard well below that level; cheekpieces back on here on return to maiden company.

20/1

10th

2

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:55 Down Royal

Blame Thechampagne

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Ran creditably when fifth behind the top-class Porta Fortuna in a Group 3 at Naas early last season; became regressive with Jessica Harrington; in rear in Curragh race contested by She's Smart on first run for this stable

20/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Kafu (5f-1m inc 2yo/AW/HK; RPR 92) and Optimumm (French 9.5f); dam placed 1m1f in France, half-sister to US 7f Grade 2 winner Rebellion; 10,000euros yearling is by a speed source; one of two runners for in-form yard.
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17

(20)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Poppadom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

27-race maiden but was only beaten a neck in a soft ground 1m handicap at Gowran in June; hasn't kicked on since and may need a bit further than 7f these days.

33/1

7th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden after 26 starts was well beaten over further here last time; however, was runner-up over C&D in June so has to get back to that form.

22/1

12

(18)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

25-race maiden who went close to getting off the mark over 1m here in June; however, not as good twice since and has a tough draw to overcome now.

25/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m2f (RPR 62), half-sister to 1m AW winner Legal Thriller, from the family of 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Loch Garman; might need further and others make more appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Record

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Donald Whillans

0-11 and modest form, beaten 5l in a 1m2f classified here (first-time tongue-tie; stays further) last time; first go at this trip.

12/1

6

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Record

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

Unplaced in all ten starts, including one over C&D, and has been campaigned over further since returning in May; drop in class and first-time tongue-tie may result in a better performance.

7/1

10

(5)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Hamilton

Parish Record

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Donald Whillans

Unplaced in nine starts at up to 1m6f; dropped another 2lb but can only watch at present.

50/1

Form: 3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran a cracking race on debut at 40-1 when third in a similar race over 5f at Cork; the ground was testing then but should be involved if handling this quicker surface; tough draw, though.
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11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

8th

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Bruce Lightning

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Won at Dundalk during the winter but ineffective on turf this season; new headgear tried here and the rider booking is attractive but hard to fancy despite a falling mark.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to Italian 1m7f/2m jumps winner Attlee; dam unplaced, half-sister to smart 9.4f-2m winner Winterlude out of 1m2f Group 3 winner; 2,500euros yearling is by a useful source of speed but doesn't make much appeal on debut.
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19

(16)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Layoftheland

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession, including over C&D; has deteriorated; failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in her first two starts this year; again down the field at Roscommon in July.

50/1

12

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession; has deteriorated; has failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in two starts this year.

25/1

7

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season; lost form afterwards and last month's comeback run at Fairyhouse was poor; no obvious claims although has been given every chance by the handicapper and upped in trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably on debut at Dundalk over 5f and should have come forward from that effort; this trip can suit but has no easy task off this weight; positive draw.
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1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f/7f Group 3 winner (inc 2yo) Confuchias and useful 6f/7f 2yo winner Little Whisper, out of 1m4f winner; homebred is by a sire who stayed middle-distances but speed on damline; others appeal more.
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7th

6

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Francoise Ardy

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

No better than sixth in her two nurseries and the blinkers will need to make a difference.

20/1

9th

10

(8)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Naas

Francoise Ardy

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

in rear, pushed along and detached after 1f

20/1

6th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

16:20 Killarney

Francoise Ardy

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Michael Patrick Fenton

outpaced and detached early, some headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to GB/Spanish 1m winner Wealth Tax (RPR 85); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Five Fifteen from the family of Fragrant Mix (1m4f Group 1), Alpine Rose (1m2f Group 1); 4,000euros yearling is bred to stay further and best watched.
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17th

18

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

A Daughtersdelight

11st 9lb

T: S M Duffy

17-race maiden for Pat Magee; never a threat on first run for new yard; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

17th

18

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

A Daughtersdelight

11st 9lb

T: S M Duffy

17-race maiden for Pat Magee; never a threat on first run for new yard; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

13th

6

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

A Daughtersdelight

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: S M Duffy

17-race maiden for Pat Magee, narrowly beaten in a C&D handicap two weeks ago before being claimed by her current trainer here last week; each-way chance.

14/1

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Crystal Estrella (1m2f) and Crystal Pegasus (1m2f-1m5f inc Listed) from the family of Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner Hillstar and 1m2f Group 1 winner Crystal Ocean; by a useful sire but bred to want further on damline.
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14th

7

(12)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

14:25 Listowel

Motor City

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: James M Barrett

prominent

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; third foal; half-brother to Italian 7f-1m3f winner (inc 2yo) Sens Of Emperor; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 78), sister to 1m4f-2m2f (Cesarewitch) winner Never Can Tell, half-sister to Group-placed 1m/8.5f winner Fortify; 30,000euros yearling is by a quality source of speed; check market if getting in.
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2nd

3

(1)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dandy Sands

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish maiden who weakened in the latter stages of 7f contest at Kempton (second run for new yard) most recently; may see his race out better over this shorter trip dropped in grade.

12/1

8th

11

(5)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Kempton (AW)

Dandy Sands

8st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ollie Sangster

Appeared to improve on final start in Irish maidens; creditable fourth in 1m handicap here for new yard, leaving the impression this return to 7f will suit; still unexposed and one to consider.

4/1

4th

5

(4)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Dandy Sands

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

prominent

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten almost 10l on debut at the Curragh over 5f on testing ground; will have to improve plenty in these different conditions.
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7th

11

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Charles Atlas

8st 7lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Navan comeback run in May was encouraging but didn't get home under more positive ride at Down Royal behind She's Smart; 1lb wrong.

16/1

6th

11

(3)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Down Royal

Charles Atlas

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, weakened gradually towards far side inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; beaten 5.5l over 5f on debut at Cork after starting slowly; should have improved since but others look stronger.
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8th

2

(10)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Naas

Megarry

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, briefly went second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

1st

3

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Megarry

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hardy colt won maiden on good before finishing almost upsides Lia Fail (yielding) at Navan; would not underestimate but needs others to disappoint.

5/1

2nd

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:15 Navan

Megarry

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, ridden from over 1f out, soon challenging on near side of group, kept on well towards finish, just held

5/2

Non-runners

Dandy Sands, Charles Atlas, Megarry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €34.50
Straight Forecast €31.03
Trifecta €531.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Blame Thechampagne

The Irish Sun:

Scorchio

SPOTLIGHT:

Mary The Priest

TOPSPEED:

Blame Thechampagne

POSTDATA:

Blame Thechampagne