September 18 / 15.45 Fairyhouse

15.45

Yielding To Soft

Winter Festival Tickets On Sale 25th September Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Winter Festival Tickets On Sale 25th September Claiming Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
5 (4)
Siegel

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.20
  • Place: £3.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Barford (7f/1m including 2yo/HK; RPR 89) and Liam's Lass (7f-8.6f including AW; 67); dam placed 1m (66), half-sister to US 8.5f Grade 3 winner No Explaining out of 1m1f winner; picked up for small money as a yearling but represents a shrewd operator.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Siegel

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Half-brother to winners Barford (7f/1m including 2yo/HK; RPR 89) and Liam's Lass (7f-8.6f including AW; 67); dam placed 1m (66), half-sister to US 8.5f Grade 3 winner No Explaining out of 1m1f winner; picked up for small money as a yearling but represents a shrewd operator.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 66952

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gelded after Curragh run and subsequently ran a bit below par in a Killarney nursery after his 55-day absence; back on song when second at Down Royal (7f) latest, rising 5lb in the ratings in the process to a mark which leaves him favourably treated here if he runs to it; visor replaces the blinkers; plenty to bring to the table.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

12/1

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

The Bear Trap

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

16/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only one place and 1.25l behind the fourth Tartaraghan when fifth on debut at Navan and considering he did not have the run of the race on that occasion (dwelt start and checked turing in), no surprise with the experience under his belt if he improves past her; definite shout.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

3

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Admiral Mae

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved from debut when beaten just 1l in a Fairyhouse claimer but low-key effort over 1m at Thurles last week; has a bit to find but yard's first-string at least.

13/2

11th

1

(1)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 11y

14:50 Thurles

Admiral Mae

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Met trouble in running on debut at Navan; stayed on well for third in a 7f claiming race at Fairyhouse; this trip should suit and he looks best of four runners for Joseph O'Brien.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Admiral Mae

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only one place and 1.25l behind the fourth Tartaraghan when fifth on debut at Navan and considering he did not have the run of the race on that occasion (dwelt start and checked turing in), no surprise with the experience under his belt if he improves past her; definite shout.

100/30

17/2

Form: 706336

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best form over a shorter trip but worth another go at it; bit to find on the books as well, but rider's claim helps bridge the gap a bit and cheekpieces a first; no forlorn hope but she does have a few questions to answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(12)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

midfield

16/1

5th

10

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

Showed a bit of potential as a 2yo but has lost her way this season for Anthony McCann; failed to beat a rival home when beaten 29l and 11.5l on her last two starts; hopes pinned on the returning visor sparking a revival; can only watch.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62045

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Behind Vangelis (gave 10lb) on debut at Down Royal; looked a surefire future winner when second at Bellewstown (1m) on second start, shade hit and miss in three subsequent outings with Navan fourth in a similar contest to today's respectable; should hold her own.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Profitable colt cost 98,000Euros as a yearling; half-brother to four winners including Limiti Di Greccio (7f/1m 2yo inc Listed; RPR 107), Big Baby Bull (6.6f-1m including 2yo; 98) and Aweemaweh (6f-7f including AW; 76); unraced dam out of half-sister to Italian 1m Group 2 winner; market will be a valuable guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Liamo

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Sole win came at Listowel last summer (off 40); comeback run there in late May should have him straighter but others look more likely.

16/1

6th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Liamo

9st 3lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Record of 1-20 with the sole victory coming in this race last year on good ground off 7lb lower; consistent form on Flat over the autumn but his most recent maiden hurdle runs at huge odds were woeful; not discounted back on the level and his win came following a similar break.

17/2

Form: 97

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for Admiral Mae or Tartaraghan (twice) in previous clashes; needs to step on the gas; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(6)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Stall The Ball

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Michael Mulvany

Soundly beaten in three runs on turf last year; similar on AW and stable debut; blinkered for first handicap; 3lb out of the handicap but has a good 7lb claimer aboard

12/1

9th

9

(6)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:57 Dundalk (AW)

Stall The Ball

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent

66/1

7th

8

(6)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Stall The Ball

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

No match for Admiral Mae or Tartaraghan (twice) in previous clashes; needs to step on the gas; others preferred.

33/1

5/1

Form: 046

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Out-ran odds of 66-1 when a close fourth (Tartaraghan sixth) at Down Royal (7f) in June; little below that level when sixth of 11 at Bellewstown over a mile in the interim, weakening inside the final furlong; still looked a bit green on the latter occasion but this looks more his trip for now; claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.20
Straight Forecast €23.80
Trifecta €130.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Bear Trap

SPOTLIGHT:

Admiral Mae

POSTDATA:

The Bear Trap

The Irish Sun:

The Bear Trap