June 23 / 19.45 Down Royal

19.45

Good

Freixenet Pro Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Freixenet Pro Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.00
  • Place: £8.40

Form: 457

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown ability in a trio of maidens but probably one for handicaps at this point.
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18th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Lia Fail

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice last year but has really struggled to find any form this season; 6lb below her last winning mark but makes little appeal on current form.

33/1

9th

13

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Galway

Lia Fail

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three-time winner last year up to this trip; below form all starts this term including handicaps the last twice; handles soft ground.

28/1

10th

4

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Lia Fail

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

midfield

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l when 18-1 for his debut at Listowel earlier this month; nice pedigree and should improve.
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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

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expert Eye colt; closely related to 6f-1m winner Angel Palm (including 2yo/AW/US; RPR 101), half-brother to winners Partitia (6f 2yo; 92) and Palmetto Bay (German 1m3f-1m4f); dam 6f winner (78), sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Showcasing; this looks like a suitable test for this well bred newcomer; wears tongue-tie; check market.
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12th

10

(14)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

States Evidence

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Promising debut 3rd at Down Royal but has regressed since and was poor on nursery debut last time at the Curragh; questions now.

20/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Curragh

States Evidence

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders on far side of group, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened, eased when detached inside final 110yds

6/1

40/1

Form:

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 40-1 for his debut and best watched from a wide draw this time.
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10th

9

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Vangelis

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden was well beaten three times earlier in the season and has to do much more.

20/1

10th

8

(21)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Vangelis

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Ciaran Murphy

Never in the first three, no obvious encouragement from two runs this season; hooded for the first time.

33/1

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Vangelis

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Lighly-raced after showing ability on second 2yo start in 2023; ran better than the result suggests over 1m2.5f at Down Royal last time; blinkers added.

22/1

Form: 4456 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Creditable 3l defeat in a Group 3 at Naas in May but disappointed when favourite for a maiden at Listowel since; solid claims on her previous form and one to consider getting weight from most.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kessaar filly; cost 10,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to Italian 1m1f/9.5f winner Bogota Gold; dam placed 1m-11.6f (RPR 76), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Endless Time and Listed-placed 1m winner The Sky Is Blazing; blend of speed and stamina in her pedigree.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

16

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

8st 12lb

T: John C McConnell

Second reserve; belatedly off the mark at Navan in July but form has dipped since a claimer second in August.

8th

11

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Turf winner is 0-4 on the AW; has failed to fire in handicaps (including over C&D) since second in a Sligo claimer in August; others make more appeal.

16/1

3

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Tartaraghan

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-31 but placed plenty of times; however, may need further ideally and wouldn't want rain.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prince Of Lir gelding; brother to Danish 7f/1m winner Awesome Lawson; dam 5f winner (RPR 71), half-sister to prolific winners Lujeanie (6f) and Ivory Silk (5f-7f) out of 5f Listed winner; speedily bred; yard have 2yo winners; worth a market check.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(12)

5th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 37y

19:35 Bellewstown

Not Far To Fall

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Eoin Griffin

midfield, weakened quickly 2f out

20/1

14th

3

(10)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Not Far To Fall

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eoin Griffin

dwelt start, in rear when bit short of room soon after start

16/1

5th

4

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

13:40 Bellewstown

Not Far To Fall

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Muhaarar colt; cost 60,000GNS as a yearling; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 81), half-sister to 7f-1m winner Wind In My Sails; yard can ready a newcomer and one to keep on side.
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1st

2

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

13:40 Listowel

Look At The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

travelled strongly, soon raced in second, led and ran on when ridden from over 1f out, comfortably

4/1

8th

4

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Down Royal

Look At The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Muhaarar colt; cost 60,000GNS as a yearling; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 81), half-sister to 7f-1m winner Wind In My Sails; yard can ready a newcomer and one to keep on side.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Land Force filly; dam 7f winner (RPR 66), sister to Group-placed 5f-8.5f winner (including 2yo) Bletchley, half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Time Scale out of 5f 2yo Listed winner; interesting newcomer with 2yo winners in her pedigree.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Maria Land

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Craig Lidster

prominent, weakened over 1f out

20/1

5th

5

(2)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maria Land

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

0-6 in Ireland last year for John McConnell; sold for 1,000gns in December; has poor claims on balance of form and, upped markedly in distance, looks a doubtful stayer on breeding.

20/1

9

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maria Land

8st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: John C McConnell

First of her two nursery outings was respectable, fifth of 11 at Gowran despite meeting some trouble in running; hard to fancy after moderate Galway run, though perhaps the addition of a tongue-tie will help.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Tagula; half-brother to winners Muffin Princess (Hungarian/Slovakian 5f-5.5f including 2yo) and Third Fantasy (Swiss 1m2f/10.7f); dam unraced sister to 7f winner Coastal Waters; yard have a good strike-rate with their 2yos; widest draw far from ideal though.
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13th

13

(13)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Begleys Forge

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Weak form in maidens and has failed to make an impact in claimers at Bellewstown and this venue; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

13

(13)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Begleys Forge

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Weak form in maidens and has failed to make an impact in claimers at Bellewstown and this venue; hard to fancy.

25/1

14

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Begleys Forge

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Shown very little at huge prices including Bellewstown maiden claimer latest; very hard to make a case for.

25/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The Last Lion filly; cost 4,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to French/Spanish 5f-1m winner (including 2yo) La Frisla; dam maiden from 7f-1m4f (RPR 58), half-sister to HK 1m Group 2 winner Wade Giles; likely best watched on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Victors Choice

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Soft-ground winner at the Galway festival; below that form since, soundly beaten fourth of nine on latest; should at least have conditions in her favour.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 76

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little on debut but better when not beaten far at the Curragh last time when stepped up to this trip; may need another step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

(7)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Glengarriff

9st 8lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Patrick Downey

Some ability in 2003 season for Willie Browne; back from the best part of two years off when dropping out soon after halfway in Limerick maiden last month; best watched on handicap debut off what looks a high enough mark.

25/1

14

(7)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Glengarriff

9st 8lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Patrick Downey

Some ability in 2003 season for Willie Browne; back from the best part of two years off when dropping out soon after halfway in Limerick maiden last month; best watched on handicap debut off what looks a high enough mark.

25/1

13th
2 (15)
Redondo

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Territories colt; half-brother to four winners including Maftoon (1m1f turf 2yo/1m; RPR 87), Jubilee Girl (1m3f; 79) and Overpriced Mixer (7f/1m 2yo, 78; 2m hurdle); dam placed 1m2f-1m5f (71); related to 2yo winners but might want a bit further and he shaped like he may need further in a 7f barrier trial; drawn wide.
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12th

7

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Redondo

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Won over this trip at Hamilton (good) for Daragh Bourke in June, but they didn't go quick enough for him when fourth of eight back there (good) the following month; makes his stable debut in a first-time hood after 68 days off and worth monitoring in the market.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

The last two of his three wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D (good) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he hit a personal best with that stylish success and the form has been franked by the third since; big player again in his bid to make it 3-3 at this track.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins last year, the second coming at this track (1m1f, good) off today's mark; promising seasonal return when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 19 days ago; that form has taken some knocks since but still no surprise to see him go well.

4/1

Form: 38

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 13l third to River Tiber on debut and was then beaten roughly 5l at the Curragh last month; longer trip should help and one to consider.
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10

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

St Laurences Gate

11st 0lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Third in a 1m handicap at Limerick in July (Apollo Prince second) but little to recommend bar that; best watched on his hurdles debut.

66/1

13

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

St Laurences Gate

9st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: James M Barrett

prominent, lost position when saddle slipped from 6f out, dropped to last from 4f out, pulled up over 2f out

20/1

13th

12

(10)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:52 Leopardstown

St Laurences Gate

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

midfield

10/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Chou Chou

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins last year over slightly further than this at Tipperary (gd-fm) and Clonmel (soft); remains 3lb above that last success and tailed off over hurdles at Killarney 23 days ago.

25/1

14th

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Chou Chou

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Didn't jump with fluency when running no race in sole hurdles start at Punchestown in 2024 for Noel Meade; bagged a Flat win at Clonmel in September off 48 (1m2f, soft); moderate form in three Flat starts since.

40/1

6

(17)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Chou Chou

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Ground versatile sort won at Clonmel on penultimate (9.5f, soft); came up short off revised mark at Gowran latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on a tough mark.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Non-runners

Chou Chou, A Daughtersdelight, Poppadom

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €247.40
Straight Forecast €224.69
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blame Thechampagne

The Irish Sun:

Look At The Stars

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Blame Thechampagne

TOPSPEED:

Blame Thechampagne

POSTDATA:

Blame Thechampagne