October 15 / 14.15 Naas

14.15

Heavy

Irish EBF Auction Series Race Final (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £62654.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Race Final (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
5 (11)
King Cuan

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.60
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 411 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Unlucky not to finish closer when fourth behind Nemonte on debut at the Curragh in May and given a break after; won a Cork maiden over this trip easily, beating subsequent Listed winner Pipsy; confirmed positive impressions when a snug winner from Jakajaro here a month ago; leading contender.
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4th

9

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

King Cuan

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

One of two for yard; has won four times at 6f-7f and is 2-2 at this track; sole win last year came in a three-runner auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good); subsequently placed in Listed and Group 3 company; had a few of these behind when a 3.5l third at Cork (6f, soft) on seasonal return; sharper now but has never won over 5f and Billy Lee prefers Bonus Time.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

King Cuan

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Four wins at 6f-7f with his best effort coming when unluckily denied by Art Power in a Group 3 (soft) at the Curragh last autumn; below form next time at Ascot but is rated 109 and this ground suits so can be a big player.

9/4

33/1

  • Place: £17.20

Form: 58017

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win a 6f Curragh nursery last time; hung left throughout in a C&D sales race won by King Cuan and Jakajaro; well held
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13th

5

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.

40/1

13th

5

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.

40/1

9th

8

(2)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won Curragh nursery for Ger Lyons last year but nothing to take from three turf runs this year; AW debut for new yard and hard to be confident in on first start since June.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £16.40

Form: 651562

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a Navan nursery in August; well beaten in conditions races on his next two starts, including when fifth behind King Cuan here; second in a 6f nursery at Cork last time; not suited by the race conditions.
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4th

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Bid For Chester

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas; close up in third behind Jon Riggens at the Curragh yesterday.

9/2

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Bid For Chester

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground here in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas on latest.

6/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Bid For Chester

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome.

28/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked potentially smart when winning a Gowran maiden in June for Kevin Coleman, has since joined top yard.
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7th

6

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:22 Cork

Uluru

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some good form in stakes company last year and on third start this term won 1m4f Limerick Listed, improving markedly for the step up in trip; denied a clear run back at 1m2f on latest in Group 3 at the Curragh so certainly not one to rule out back at this trip.

13/2

10

(9)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Uluru

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; off the mark at stakes' level in a 12.5f Listed heat at Limerick on good ground last month (Lemsairbat behind); solid efforts both previous starts at 1m2f in a Group 3 at Deauville (gd-sft) and in a Listed race at Compiegne (heavy); booking of Moore a plus and ground versatile; place chance.

10/1

1st

6

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Uluru

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; hasn't won since 2yo debut at Gowran but loads of fine efforts in defeat in strong company including runner-up in a Deauville Group 3 last year; solid return at Leopardstown but has to rebound from a poor Gowran run; new trip.

5/1

5/1

Form: 23123 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Delivered on the promise of two placed efforts when justifying odds-on favouritism at Down Royal in July; made a race of it with the well-fancied Nemonte at Roscommon; finished only a neck behind talented filly Cherry Blossom when third of 23 behind the impressive One Look in the Goffs Million.
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7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

100/1

Form: 84

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth at Listowel on his second start; faces a huge task in this company; cheeekpieces added
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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

8/1

Form: 031242

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Smooth Curragh nursery winner on soft ground over this trip; solid form in defeat since, including over 7f at the Curragh and when second to today's rival King Cuan 6f here a month ago; wandered to the left when hitting the front and needs to be more professional.
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4th

5

(7)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jakajaro

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

He's got back on track in a major way in 5f handicaps this spring, winning at Newmarket then impressively making all in a big field at York last week (both on good ground; effective on soft early in career); back up in grade this afternoon but this thriving 5yo could be capable of another bold bid.

8/1

1st

2

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Jakajaro

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Snapped a lengthy losing sequence when making virtually all to win at Newmarket (5f, good) last month on his reappearance; he needs to back up that performance but did it comfortably last time and, following a 5lb rise, remains well treated on his historic exploits; a possible.

12/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 924121

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has made sustained progress in recent months and is the highest-rated runner following 6f Listed win at Fairyhouse that saw him reverse previous Navan form with Lia Fail and raised a hefty 17lb to 104 as a consequence.
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8th

2

(10)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Naas

Megarry

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, briefly went second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

1st

3

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Megarry

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hardy colt won maiden on good before finishing almost upsides Lia Fail (yielding) at Navan; would not underestimate but needs others to disappoint.

5/1

2nd

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:15 Navan

Megarry

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, ridden from over 1f out, soon challenging on near side of group, kept on well towards finish, just held

5/2

9/1

Form: 713113 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of her last five starts, progressing from an opening mark of 73 to current 90; fair third to Megarry in a 6f Listed race at Fairyhouse last month and now meets that rival on 7lb better terms.
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18th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Lia Fail

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice last year but has really struggled to find any form this season; 6lb below her last winning mark but makes little appeal on current form.

33/1

9th

13

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Galway

Lia Fail

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three-time winner last year up to this trip; below form all starts this term including handicaps the last twice; handles soft ground.

28/1

10th

4

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Lia Fail

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

midfield

12/1

Form: 372

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Can be rated a likely maiden winner based on Curragh second over 1m; winners preferred here
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7th

1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Latest of three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington was off 84 last summer; improved of late over hurdles; mild promise when sixth at Bellewstown and then 22-1, dropped in grade to beat geldings at Wexford; needs proper good ground and trainer admits she's unpredictable.

3/1

1st

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Mo Ghille Mar

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

One of two for trainer; three-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington on good/good to firm; moderate hurdles form for new yard, but her sixth of ten at Bellewstown last time was not her worst effort; in this lower grade for first time.

18/1

6th

8

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington on good/good to firm with latest win coming in July last year; tailed off finishes sandwich a 5.75l sixth of nine at Punchestown (2m, soft to heavy) in three runs for this yard.

12/1

50/1

Form: 551427 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mixed from in nurseries; winner over this trip at Down Royal; in rear at the Curragh last time; 72-rated gelding has no apparent chance in this company.
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6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 782259

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Twice second at Down Royal; rated a modest 66; ran in the 4.40 at Dundalk on Friday
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8

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best.

18/1

11th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Cornahilt Soldier

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break.

14/1

14

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished towards the back in a maiden at Leopardstown in June; looks out of his depth.
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5th

6

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Cloud Seeker

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Five-time winner, beaten a short head by Apercu in this race last season; back from a spell in Bahrain; generally reliable performer at 1m2f/1m4f.

14/1

4

(2)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:26 Leopardstown

Cloud Seeker

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Front-runner won four on the bounce last season and added further success in C&D handicap in May; twice narrowly beaten at the Curragh afterwards and wasn't discredited there on latest in hot handicap last month when tried visored (now left off); upped in class here and stiff task.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Cloud Seeker

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Front-runner won four on the bounce last season and has continued the good work this campaign, winning at Leopardstown and twice narrowly denied here; didn't quite get home over 1m4f at Galway latest but respected back in trip here with visor tried.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €176.10
Straight Forecast €170.08
Trifecta €1991.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Cuan

The Irish Sun:

Uluru

RP RATINGS (IRE):

King Cuan

TOPSPEED:

King Cuan

POSTDATA:

King Cuan