September 08 / 15.50 Down Royal

15.50

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 5f 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: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32329

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third in a Curragh Group 2 in July but was turned over at odds-on the next time (AW) and finished last in a Listed race 19 days ago when tried in blinkers (swiftly removed); has the form to feature back in a maiden but has to get back on track.
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1st

4

(6)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:50 Epsom

Ashwiyaa

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

She hasn't matched her peak Irish 2yo form in five runs for her new stable this year; last week's Newmarket third will need bettering if she's to feature but the addition of cheekpieces might help.

5/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Ashwiyaa

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

A 5f winner in Ireland last September but hasn't offered a great deal in four handicaps for new yard this season and this is a belated first run at 7f.

12/1

12th

7

(13)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Ashwiyaa

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism in a Down Royal maiden (5f, good) last September but she's been well held in three handicaps for new yard this season and is now 1-10; down the list.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 36237

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her five maidens and seems fine at 5f and 6f; balance of form leaves her with a bit to find and Naas last time was her least effective run yet.
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4th

19

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Sole win last season came over C&D (soft) on this card last year; three creditable runs off revised mark subsequently before form tailed off in the Autumn; dropped 2lb, handles heavy ground and dangerous to dismiss for yard that had a winner at Cheltenham this week.

20/1

8th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Has shown good form over this trip (and the extended 6f) at this venue this year; winner on soft in March and placed three times on good; down in grade again after contesting a premier handicap here a month ago.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 57

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of form in 5f maidens at Wolverhampton and Cork; has to raise his game.
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8th

5

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Comein Comein

9st 10lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

started quickly, raced far side, prominent

8/1

11th

9

(4)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Comein Comein

9st 8lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

swerved sharply left start, prominent

6/1

2nd

2

(12)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Comein Comein

10st 1lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

led, faced challenge from 2f out, rallied final furlong, headed towards finish

4/1

8/1

Form: 7702 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay without threatening in his first three runs over 6f and failed favourite backers when dropped to 5f at Bellewstown (first-time cheekpieces), losing out to a stablemate; looks vulnerable having to concede weight all round.
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7th

5

(6)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Janzoor

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Best runs have been over this trip on last two starts at Bellewstown and when just behind Comein Comein at Down Royal; blinkers need to eke out improvement.

14/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Janzoor

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan

Shaped okay without threatening in his first three runs over 6f and failed favourite backers when dropped to 5f at Bellewstown (first-time cheekpieces), losing out to a stablemate; looks vulnerable having to concede weight all round.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Bellewstown

Janzoor

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan

raced in second, headway and briefly disputed lead inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, no match for winner

5/2

Form: 33

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third over 7f at Naas and filled the same placing in a huge field at the Curragh (6f); dropping back to 5f asks a question of him but dangerous to rule out.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Grand City Hall

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

midfield, headway inside final furlong, soon switched left, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

5/1

Form: 5366

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not progressing but his best run did come here on good ground in June, finishing within a length of one who has held her own at Group level; respected.
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5th

2

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Clonmacash

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Behind Buddy Batt and Lethimfly here in March but later posted a career-best RPR when winning over 6f back here in April and can be forgiven his subsequent defeat at Chester; hard to leave out of calculations.

7/1

9th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Clonmacash

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fully exposed 5yo but he recorded the best RPR of his 50-race career when winning at Dundalk last month (6f); while effective on turf, he looks high enough in the weights now returning to grass; well drawn but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 00

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to 5f 2yo winner Wakai Umi (RPR 77); dam maiden from 6f-1m1f (62), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Consort; only newcomer in the field and likely best watched.
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14th

1

(13)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bobbys Glory

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Soundly beaten all three starts, too keen latest at Naas; blinkers now tried but can only be watched.

50/1

9th

1

(3)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:40 Naas

Bobbys Glory

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

led

40/1

9th

2

(2)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Bobbys Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Beaten 13l over this trip on Down Royal debut and has to improve enormously.

50/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form:

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped out to finish in rear when 33-1 for a 5f good-ground maiden at Naas in June; this is an easier race and returns in cheekpieces.
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13th

7

(10)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Excilla

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed little in a pair of 5f turf maidens earlier in the year; champion jockey booked but hard to give a chance to on current evidence.

33/1

9th

2

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Excilla

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dropped out to finish in rear when 33-1 for a 5f good-ground maiden at Naas in June; this is an easier race and returns in cheekpieces.

12/1

14th

6

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Naas

Excilla

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Home-bred Exceed And Excel filly; dam an unraced half-sister to a Group-placed 5f winner and to two winners in Australia.

10/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 20l in maidens at Sligo/Naas and the hood will need to make a big difference.
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10th

10

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Spanish Battleship

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beaten about 20l in maidens at Sligo/Naas and the hood will need to make a big difference.

25/1

11th

4

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:40 Naas

Spanish Battleship

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Raced very green on debut at Sligo; sure to improve but probably needs to find a bit much this time.

33/1

11th

5

(12)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

18:40 Sligo

Spanish Battleship

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gelded son of Belardo is a half-brother to a couple of winners; dam was a prolific Italian sprint winner.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €16.60
Trifecta €923.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ashwiyaa

The Irish Sun:

Grand City Hall

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonmacash

TOPSPEED:

Ashwiyaa

POSTDATA:

Ashwiyaa