September 03 / 14.35 Tipperary

14.35

Yielding To Soft

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 0m 7f 110y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; second foal; sister to French 9.7f winner Air Sea (RPR 89); dam in frame in 1m5f AW maiden (59)/bumper, half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Skins Game; market can guide.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(13)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 0y

18:05 Leopardstown

Sea The Boss

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Group 3 over 1m2f at Naas early last season; hasn't progressed this year however, bit better latest when fourth in 1m4f Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes here last month, barely getting home; not an obvious contender for this step up in trip.

20/1

5

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:53 Leopardstown

Sea The Boss

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Group 3 over 1m2f at Naas early last season; fine effort when fourth in a 1m4f Deauville Group 2 last August; three 1m4f runs this year well below that level of form, the latest when 33-1 at Roscommon.

20/1

12

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

19:38 Roscommon

Sea The Boss

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Group 3 over 1m2f at Naas last year and even better when fourth in a Deauville Group 2 in August; both runs this year well below that level however, more aggressive tactics not working in Munster Oaks last time; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 43

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Positives to take from his debut run and again when finishing much closer at Galway (7f, good to yielding); probably doesn't have a great deal to find on that run.
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No / Draw
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2nd

5

(11)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

14:35 Tipperary

Quickstepping

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, led after 1f, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

11/4

3rd

5

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Galway

Quickstepping

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

raced in second

11/2

4th

10

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 31y

17:15 Leopardstown

Quickstepping

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

midfield, pushed along after 3f, headway 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3573

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wasn't exactly strong through the line when third over C&D 23 days ago but that represented a step up on previous efforts and it just about sets the standard in this company.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

19:15 Carlisle

Sli Na Ghealai

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Won twice over 7f as a 2yo for Jim Bolger; sold for 10,000gns last October; seventh of ten on stable debut at Ayr (7f, good) in July and needs to come down the weights before she can come into consideration.

25/1

8

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Sli Na Ghealai

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won twice over 7f as a 2yo when with Jim Bolger; ran a few decent races for him after that (second at Galway last July); bought for 10,000gns last October; perhaps best watched on stable debut.

20/1

6th

6

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 10y

16:22 Navan

Sli Na Ghealai

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A near 10l fifth at Gowran when appearing to find 7f on the sharp side, as would be expected on pedigree; one for another day perhaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(16)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 11y

14:50 Thurles

Ritournelle

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

soon prominent, disputed lead after 2f, led narrowly 4f out, ridden when faced challenge from under 2f out, edged left towards finish, joined post

11/2

4th

12

(7)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

14:35 Tipperary

Ritournelle

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

16/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to winners The Thunderer (1m2f-1m4f; RPR 94) and Sage Advice (1m2f Flat, 84; 2m hurdle); dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (102); interesting to see how she moves in the market with stable also running Absolute Advantage.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(8)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:10 Curragh

Kolachi

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent on inner, smooth headway and went second under 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, hung left but went clear inside final furlong, comfortably

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

14:30 Gowran Park

Kolachi

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Behind a couple of subsequent winners when an encouraging fifth at Tipperary (7.5f, yielding; 16-1) and entitled to be wiser this time.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

14:35 Tipperary

Kolachi

9st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 63

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mixed messages as to the strength of his Roscommon form (third) as the runner-up has won since but the close fourth was beaten off 67 last time; however, he had a wide trip that day and is in the right hands to progress.
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11th

15

(7)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Absolute Advantage

9st 5lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

First reserve; has shown ability in maidens but has a mountain to climb here.

6th

2

(10)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

14:35 Tipperary

Absolute Advantage

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent

3/1

3rd

1

(12)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

16:45 Roscommon

Absolute Advantage

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, soon went third, ridden under 2f out, disputing second when hung right and hampered rival inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

7/2

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on her debut run at Leopardstown when behind Sli Na Ghealai who has improved since; she's entitled to do likewise, however.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 6f-8.6f AW winner (RPR 68), sister to Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Yajbill; stable not known for winning juvenile races.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sinbad My Dad

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Just one win from 28 attempts, but has been knocking on the door in recent starts here; fourth over 10.5f in November before taking third spot next two times; squeezed out when one-paced upped in trip over C&D last time; this trip may not be his optimum.

13/1

Form: 8

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the betting when beaten about 12l at Gowran (7f, soft) and best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(12)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 50y

16:40 Killarney

La Juliana

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

A winner off 59 at Gowran Park in June; went up 8lb for that and has struggled in two handicaps since; 2l behind Tanazadia in a rated race at Tramore on penultimate and 11lb better off with her here; poor latest but return to softer ground will suit and she could go well at a price.

18/1

8th

6

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Listowel

La Juliana

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

4

(5)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

La Juliana

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f, keeping on when switched left over 1f out, ran on towards finish

6/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished tenth of 14 at Gowran, behind Ritournelle; bred to want further than 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Always Wondering

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Only ran last weekend at Tipperary when never dangerous at 33-1; handicaps beckon.

25/1

10th

6

(6)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

14:35 Tipperary

Always Wondering

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

midfield

33/1

10th

2

(9)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

12:55 Gowran Park

Always Wondering

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Zoffany filly; cost 34,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to Listed-placed 7f-1m2f winner Simannka (including 2yo; RPR 100); dam 1m4f winner (79), half-sister to Derby and Arc winner Sinndar and Listed-placed 1m2f/1m4f winner Sequence; may appreciate a bit further but market support would be worth noting; yard have had 2yo winners this season.

12/1

11th
11 (3)
Naisiun

33/1

Form: 74

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Absolute Advantage on debut and there was no improvement at Killarney; stable second string here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(12)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Naisiun

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Sole win came over 7f on heavy but stays further and the win came on last season's reappearance; drawn out wide but this isn't a strong event and she's less exposed than most of these.

9/2

6th

3

(12)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Naisiun

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Sole win came over 7f on heavy but stays further and the win came on last season's reappearance; drawn out wide but this isn't a strong event and she's less exposed than most of these.

9/2

Form: 54

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten a rival in either run but they were useful small-field affairs, particularly last time when flying too high in a Group 3; has ability and this is clearly easier; cheekpieces added.
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No / Draw
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4th

7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Laytown

Saxon Kingdom

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

1-27 on the Flat; gained his first success in a 1m Gowran handicap at the start of the season but has lost his way more recently and hard to recommend on the back of a poor run at the Curragh last month.

16/1

20

(16)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Saxon Kingdom

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 29 starts came over this trip at Gowran Park in May; decent form on his last three Irish outings; moderate run at Catterick 11 days ago.

16/1

9

(11)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Saxon Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 28 starts came at Gowran Park (1m, good) in May; shaped as if still in good form on his last three outings, most recently at Leopardstown (7f, good) 19 days ago; stable 2-6 with runners in Britain.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hard to gauge what he achieved at Galway as the long odds-on favourite was in a different league and the third has finished last in her two other starts; this should reveal more and others are perhaps safer.
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10th

1

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Apollo Prince

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Lost his way since finishing second in a 1m handicap at Limerick in July; best watched here on his hurdles debut.

40/1

13th

3

(17)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Apollo Prince

9st 11lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

raced wide, soon midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out

33/1

17th

15

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apollo Prince

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Nine-race maiden who has to bounce back from a low-key run at the Galway festival; hard to imagine he has the speed for this trip.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.70
Straight Forecast €14.45
Trifecta €97.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sli Na Ghealai

The Irish Sun:

Sea The Boss

TOPSPEED:

Absolute Advantage

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sli Na Ghealai

POSTDATA:

Sli Na Ghealai