August 24 / 17.10 Leopardstown

17.10

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 303

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outclassed in Naas Group 3 after finishing third of six to Windor Castle runner-up Johannes Brahms at same venue; didn't settle all that well but finished off well nonetheless when third of 12 at Dundalk; odds-on runner-up did nothing for the form next time; all runs over 6f but fair chance of staying this trip if she relaxes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Making Time

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Off the mark in a Leopardstown maiden in August and her best effort yet when fifth in Listed company latest; this looks tough for the grade so will need further improvement back on AW.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 72y

13:45 Leopardstown

Making Time

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

in touch with leaders, went third under 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, no extra and lost fourth towards finish

33/1

1st

8

(9)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Making Time

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

soon switched left and led, faced challenge when ridden under 2f out, kept on well final 110yds, always doing enough

100/30

11/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey newcomer cost 13,000gns as a yearling; owner has several useful juveniles in this yard; dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful winners Kaleidoscopic (1m2f) and Havana Goldrush (1m/8.6f) out of 7f winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(7)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Ciao For Now

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs John Harrington

slowly away

11/4

5th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:40 Navan

Ciao For Now

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

7-1, pretty streetwise on debut when second to more experienced rival at Leopardstown (7f) and she sets a decent standard for the others to aim at.

13/8

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 66

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run two nice races at this venue, sixth of 12 over this trip and beaten less than 4l in 1m maiden (second won since) last month; unlikely to be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(7)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Dundalk (AW)

Alpha Cephei

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Placed over this trip last year; sent sprinting afterwards but slow starts held him back; too keen in a visor when stepped back up to 7f last time; now hooded for first claimer; AW debut.

10/1

8th

1

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Limerick

Alpha Cephei

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out

10/1

6th

6

(4)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Alpha Cephei

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Showed promise at two although only fifth of eight when favourite for 6f nursery at this venue; third of six over C&D on seasonal debut; slowly away and never involved at the Curragh.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50s, never a factor when beaten 22l on debut at Galway; will need to acquire more experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Placed twice on soft last year; beat only one home in a top 1m2f handicap here in July but in career-best form over 1m4f (good to firm) either side of that when winning at Newmarket and second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot; needs some respect.

10/1

2nd

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Sportingsilvermine

9st 8lb

J: Yutaka Take

T: James Owen

His 1m4f win on good to firm at Newmarket in July reads well but has finished behind Castle Stuart in their recent clashes and beat only one home in the John Smith's Cup four weeks ago; probably vulnerable off this mark.

14/1

21th

15

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Easy win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May before solid third of 16 over this C&D (good), and he improved again to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last Saturday; today's assignment is tougher still but this thriving 5yo could be in the each-way mix under a 5lb penalty.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Iffraaj newcomer cost E26,000 as a yearling; half-brother to four winners notably Miqyaas, a smart sprinter in the UAE who was a Group 2 winner over 5f at Meydan earlier this year; dam unraced half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Maqaasid; yard going well and is 4-30 with its juveniles this year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

OUR TIP
6th
3 (4)
Gesture

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bated Breath colt cost E20,000 as a yearling; closely related to 1m 2yo winner Sunbelt who scored on debut; dam placed over 1m6f, half-sister to 1m2f winner Contradict (dam of Mishriff) out of 1m4f Group 3 winning half-sister to high-class sprinter Invincible Spirit & smart sprinter Kodiac; entered in Group 2 here on Champion Stakes day.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Gesture

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

Dual C&D winner in the spring had been well held on turf until only worn down close home in four-runner Punchestown conditions event last month after getting soft lead; 10lb above last winning mark so needs to step up.

11/2

2nd

4

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

15:25 Punchestown

Gesture

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

led, ridden and 2 lengths ahead under 2f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed final strides

12/1

10th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

18:50 Roscommon

Gesture

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Holy Roman Emperor; first foal of unraced dam who is half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Talwar out of French 7.5f 2yo/1m winning sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

With Annie Luck

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Eight-race maiden; shaped like her turn may be near at Tipperary last month but couldn't get involved from off the pace back at that venue 20 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

13th

13

(14)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

With Annie Luck

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

towards rear

5/1

3rd

16

(18)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

19:00 Tipperary

With Annie Luck

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

midfield

16/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation gelding was not sold at 41,000gns at an online sale in June; dam of little account, half-sister to 7f-1m1f winner Sophie P (including US Grade 1) and 2m6f chase winner Hurricane Vic out of 1m winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

2

(13)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

13:20 Curragh

King Of Lots

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: J G Coogan

towards rear

100/1

8th

5

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

King Of Lots

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

ducked right start, soon switched right and prominent, went second over 5f out

14/1

Form: 66

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 4l over 5.5f at Navan in May and winner was subsequent Coventry Stakes fourth Givemethebeatboys; disappointing at Galway where ran green before dropping away tamely over 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(6)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Romford

9st 10lb

J: Mr T R Costello

T: Muredach Kelly

Best run for former yard came over 6f in a Cork nursery last year but was poor over 7f here next time; go well if staying this trip; hood and tongue-tie added.

10/1

12th

6

(6)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Romford

9st 10lb

J: Mr T R Costello

T: Muredach Kelly

Best run for former yard came over 6f in a Cork nursery last year but was poor over 7f here next time; go well if staying this trip; hood and tongue-tie added.

10/1

8th

2

(6)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Romford

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran P Cotter

in touch with leaders, prominent on outer over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

4/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair pedigree but 100s, showed nothing at the Curragh last weekend
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Minton

10st 7lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Last in both Flat starts and pulled up at halfway on hurdling debut having jumped poorly; can't be having her.

50/1

9

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Tipperary

Minton

10st 7lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Not a bad pedigree but failed to beat any of her 31 rivals in two starts at two.

100/1

10th

9

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Minton

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Fair pedigree but 100s, showed nothing at the Curragh last weekend

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €22.70
Straight Forecast €23.39
Trifecta €91.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Making Time

The Irish Sun:

Ciao For Now

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Odyssey

POSTDATA:

Making Time