September 22 / 17.25 Dundalk (AW)

17.25

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 9425

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Second of 16 to useful subsequent winner over this trip at Cork; well fancied for Curragh sales race where she weakened to fifth on ground that had probably gone for her; hard enough race there but every chance if she's recovered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A buy-back at the yearling sales; half-brother to French 6.5f-9.5f (including on AW) winner: dam 7f and 1m AW winner.
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2nd

3

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dreamondo

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: W P Browne

A buy-back at the yearling sales; half-brother to French 6.5f-9.5f (including on AW) winner: dam 7f and 1m AW winner.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 243

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts all starts, pick of them his fourth of 23 behind subsequent Listed winner Megarry in Curragh maiden (6f, good); very few from this barn fail to handle AW.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

7th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals.

4/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners notably Bellabel who was a Grade 2 winner at three in the US after winning a Naas nursery for Jessica Harrington; dam 8.6f AW winner, half-sister to dam of 12.5f Group 2 winner Princess Yaiza; bought in as a yearling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(15)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sumptuary Law

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

midfield

33/1

14th

13

(15)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sumptuary Law

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

midfield

33/1

6th

3

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sumptuary Law

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Up 14lb for winning at Leopardstown and Roscommon over the summer; handicapper seems to have her measure but recent Leopardstown premier handicap run was a solid one and this doesn't look nearly as competitive, albeit shorter trip a possible issue.

9/2

Form: 483262

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed three times on turf over this trip, creditable second at Naas last month; not at her best in two visits here; needs a bit more but nicely drawn.
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9

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Byzantine Empress

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Caught the eye when third of 12 over C&D on her return to action in May; hasn't built on it since but she's well handicapped if this sets up for her.

14/1

5

(10)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Soundly beaten in competitive York sprint two starts ago but ran well over 7f on other two outings this season; comes here on a workable mark and can be dangerous if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

1-18 strike-rate and down the field at York last Saturday (6f, good; reportedly never travelling); however, prior to that she was a close third on reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and a good case can be made on that form; effective on good to soft; could bounce back with big run.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to AW winners and first home in a Barrier Trial here earlier this month; drawn widest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

17

(17)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Jacks Inn

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: John M Harney

Reserve; seven-race maiden showing no signs of progression and readily opposed once more.

13th

8

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Jacks Inn

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

Didn't show much in two starts for Andy Slattery and similar story so far for this stable; new headgear combination needs to transform.

25/1

24

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Jacks Inn

8st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John M Harney

Only had the four races but was well down the field on his handicap debut (6f, good; 22-1).

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E40,000 as a yearling; dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner from family of 1m Group 1 winner Rajeem; first home in a Barrier Trial here earlier this month.
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5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

16

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 6lb

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; best hurdles run when third over C&D on penultimate start; eased when chance had gone and tailed off in 3m Bellewstown event; first reserve.

11th

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gangster Granny

11st 2lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: C A McBratney

Dual Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when third over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; should go close up 1lb if staying this extra 2f.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By the Kitten's Joy horse Oscar Performance who was a crack 1m/1m2f turf performer Stateside; cost $40,000 as a yearling; half-brother to 10 winners including Grade 2 winner on dirt in Peru.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent on inner, disputing second under 2f out, weakened inside final 110yds

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to French 12.5f Listed winner Darzan and 1m 2yo AW winner Dabawa who was Group 3 placed over 7f/1m; dam unraced half-sister to the dam of French Derby winner Almanzor; unlikely to be winning over this sharp a trip on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

15

(13)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Darazeni

9st 8lb

T: M Halford & T Collins

First reserve; low-key debut when 16-1 here last month; up in trip.

9th

2

(4)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Darazeni

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Half-brother to French 12.5f Listed winner Darzan and 1m 2yo AW winner Dabawa who was Group 3 placed over 7f/1m; dam unraced half-sister to the dam of French Derby winner Almanzor; unlikely to be winning over this sharp a trip on debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; had run in a Barrier before finishing down the field at Limerick in June.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Relentless Flyer

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, dropped to rear halfway, soon detached

25/1

9th

6

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Relentless Flyer

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, dropped to rear halfway, soon detached

25/1

14th

12

(13)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Relentless Flyer

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Beaten less than 2l in fourth in 7f nursery here in November on final start for Joseph O'Brien; has failed to build on that in three runs for this stable

16/1

11th
13 (3)
Love Ya

14/1

Form: 358

Last run: 115 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than a length over 5f here on debut in April; weakened tamely in two turf starts the following month and not seen since; first try at 6f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Love Ya

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Beaten less than a length over 5f here on debut in April; weakened tamely in two turf starts the following month and not seen since; first try at 6f.

14/1

8th

9

(6)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Tipperary

Love Ya

8st 9lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

Some debut promise at Dundalk but stiff task when last of 5 in Curragh Listed early this month; visor now fitted.

20/1

5th

8

(3)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Love Ya

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Showed plenty of speed on debut over this trip on AW but compromised her chance by hanging when in the lead; if learning from that can run respectably; is closely matched with Vanity Pays on that run.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 50s, keen and weakened when well behind Byzantine Empress at Naas.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

20th

14

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f course win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; seldom runs a bad race; trainer has developed a good record on big days at this venue

12/1

2

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f Curragh win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; has run well in defeat since, latest when staying on fourth on first attempt over 5f at Cork last month; return to 6f should suit and definite player.

9/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to find a buyer at the Breeze-Ups; related to plenty of winners, including a couple who showed useful form over 6f; sire a useful sprinter in Australia.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

16

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Zippy Rocket

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, led after 1f, disputed lead after 1f

25/1

15th

21

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Zippy Rocket

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Modest form in maidens; unplaced favourite at Tipperary on handicap debut; better at Cork last time but considerable improvement required all the same; one pound out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

18

(12)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Zippy Rocket

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-5; did go off favourite for handicap debut at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) but was never in it; up in trip.

14/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 3 winners, one of them on AW, and to dam of 1m2f Gr 1 winner Helvic Dream; dam 1m winner, out of half-sister to Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Diminuendo.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(14)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Of Cong

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Josh Halley

Half-sister to 3 winners, one of them on AW, and to dam of 1m2f Gr 1 winner Helvic Dream; dam 1m winner, out of half-sister to Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Diminuendo.

16/1

Non-runners

Sportingsilvermine, King Of The Bronx, Dark Enigma

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €76.60
Straight Forecast €89.04
Trifecta €520.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nikki Swango

The Irish Sun:

Darazeni

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfect Judgement

POSTDATA:

Nikki Swango