March 30 / 17.15 Cork

17.15

Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Travelled well but just ran out of steam on debut in a 6f Curragh maiden in October; shaped as though 5f would suit; stable in good early season form and could be the one to beat.
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8th

3

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Shandy

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Sprang 50-1 surprise when coming home strongly to land the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes over C&D in August; in rear in the Curragh premier handicap won by My Mate Alfie; raced too keenly in a similar race to this at the Curragh a week ago.

10/1

6th

1

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Shandy

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

dwelt start, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2f out, disputing third inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

11/2

24th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Shandy

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

towards rear

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 12.5f Group 2 winner Cocktail Queen and useful 1m winner Gold Prince out of 1m2f Listed winning half-sister to 1m7f Group 2 winner Gold Medallist; middle distance and staying pedigree mostly; best watched on debut.
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9th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual turf winner (both over 5f), latest at Chepstow in May (good to soft); good 2l third over C&D last week (good to soft) and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; slow start compromised his chance at Sandown but he couldn't be discounted off this mark.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Betsen

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9353-3

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Consistent last season; ran okay in a hood on her return at Dundalk last month; each-way chance.
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11th

3

(11)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a fourth career win over C&D in April (sft-hvy); 9lb higher now after a very respectable run in Listed company here earlier this month; the forecast rain will help her but she'll need a big career best to score off this mark.

16/1

5th

8

(7)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four-time winner, latest two coming here, notably C&D fillies handicap in April; two comeback runs last month well below her best and seemingly lots on her plate here.

33/1

7th

1

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Cork

Staysound Susie

10st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in 2024 has added two wins at the Curragh since, including premier handicap in April; not as good twice since on faster ground but is only 1lb higher today and back on her favoured soft ground so a big chance.

3/1

7/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to 5f/6f winner Just A Spark (inc AW; RPR 92); dam 7.3f 2yo winner (67), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Jimmy Styles out of 5f 2yo Group 3 winner; speedily-bred filly whose dam handled cut in the ground; likely to be a contender here on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Heart Of Darkness

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner of a 6f AW maiden in 2024; 0-12 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; one of her better efforts when 6l behind the winner over 1m on soft at Limerick last time; dropped 3lb.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Heart Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-11 on turf; twice well beaten on grass since Dundalk fifth behind Bella Colombia.

16/1

15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

5th
5 (8)
Jalaybee

6/1

Form: 2320-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed in three early season maidens last year; well beaten after a five month break in the Birdcatcher; wears cheekpieces here and not one to dismiss easily.
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4th

6

(8)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, headed and weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

6

(8)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, headed and weakened inside final furlong

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced in third, pressed leader over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-sister to four winners inc Stealth Fighter (7.4f-1m2f; RPR 96), This Ones For Fred (6f-1m6f including 2yo/AW; 68) and Rex Place (Qatar 6f-1m); dam placed 11.7f/1m4f (70), half-sister to Cheveley Park winner Millisle; well bred newcomer; quite a hot maiden to introduce her but no surprise if she made an impact.
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1st

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Emerald Harmony

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped since midsummer but latest Ripon fourth of 14 was respectable; close second over C&D on her only AW start.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped of late though so more is needed after a below-par seventh of ten at Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Harmony

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Thirsk (5f, good) in June and ran well in defeat on next three starts; handles good to soft; reportedly never travelled when below par at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but can be in the mix if bouncing back.

8/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two good maidens last year; drops back to 5f but makes little appeal.
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7th

11

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Platino Bianco

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Couple of big-priced wins this year; just lasted home over 7f at Listowel; first try at 1m and opposable.

12/1

1st

12

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Platino Bianco

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won off basement mark over 5f on good at Naas in June; running okay without threatening since; previous runs over this trip have not convinced, albeit the last one having been two years ago.

25/1

25/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Two runs last year and not beaten that far in the Sportsman's Challenge at Naas in September; needs this for a handicap mark.
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17

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Martinelli

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried.

8

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Naas

Martinelli

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound.

12/1

12

(11)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Martinelli

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come.

11/2

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-sister to 5 winners inc Passing Time (1m; RPR 66), Flash Of Dreams (French 1m1f AW), Fast Lightning (German 1m2f) and Fata Morgana (German 8.5f); dam German 7f Listed winner (104), half-sister to 7f-1m2f Listed winner Tha'Ir; related to plenty of winners and certainly an interesting runner; stable might have a more compelling participant in Shandy.
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8th

5

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bright Lightening

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

always behind

33/1

8th

5

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bright Lightening

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

always behind

33/1

5

(4)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Bright Lightening

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

Struggled at big prices in two runs over sprint trips so far; back on turf here and one for handicaps after this.

16/1

Form: 053-

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three runs, culminating in a good third in a Dundalk maiden in December; probably goes on the ground but this is a bit hotter than he has handled so far.
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10th

7

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Surpass And Shine

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won twice last season but three poor runs so far this term, including early this month at Navan; down to a career-low mark.

20/1

14th

4

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Surpass And Shine

10st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won twice last season but has failed to beat a rival home in two runs this term at Fairyhouse (7f, good) and the Curragh (5f, good); eased 10lb and drops in class but hard to fancy.

40/1

11th

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Surpass And Shine

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual winner over this trip last season at Naas and Down Royal; gelded on the back of a couple of poor runs and return to 7f backfired at Fairyhouse on latest; questions to answer at this stage although handicapper quick to relent and 1lb below last winning mark now.

12/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maidens last August; drops back to 5f but hard to fancy here.
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7th

1

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Grand Citadel

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; got back on the scoresheet at Leicester (7f) in May but she's been well held over this trip in both subsequent runs; has bit to prove after 103 days off and she's still 3lb higher than for both her wins.

7/1

8th

11

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Grand Citadel

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

She has won a 7f handicap (0-55) here in each of the last two seasons; well held in a Class 5 handicap at Newmarket last time though and likely vulnerable once more.

14/1

10th

17

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Grand Citadel

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Both wins were achieved in the same 0-55 handicap at Leicester 12 months apart, justifying favouritism on fast ground 25 days ago; a 4lb rise and deeper opposition can find her out today.

12/1

12th
13 (6)
Galel

33/1

Form: 69-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Modicum of ability in two maidens last year; needs this for a handicap mark.
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12th

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (7f) in April; returns from a five-month break off a 5lb higher mark; stable also run Soar Above and the betting should provide clues.

5/1

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

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13th
1 (15)
Akeela

50/1

Form: 5/5-

Last run: 300 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has contested two maidens and ran okay both times; ground is an unknown and best watched after nearly 10 months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Akeela

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came over 6f at Naas last year but stays this trip too; didn't get the clearest passage over 6.5f at Limerick last time and is one to consider from a decent draw back to this trip with Keane aboard.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Akeela

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 5lb higher at Naas (6f, good) last July; best effort for current yard on latest at Bellewstown over 1m; this trip more suitable and top rider booked; not discounted.

13/2

8

(12)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Akeela

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came in a 6f handicap at Naas last summer; moved to this yard after being fourth in a Gowran claimer; didn't get a clear run at Limerick last time over 7f and can do better; first try over 1m.

7/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a pair of Dundalk maidens and looks to have little chance here.
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20

(11)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Star Sailor

8st 10lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Has generally struggled since switching to handicaps and this looks tough on back of 399-day absence.

50/1

Form: 57380-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went quite close in a Down Royal maiden in September but well beaten twice since; others preferred.
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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

Form: 22668-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of the opening maidens of the season last year at the Curragh and here; highly tried during the summer and maiden success is attainable, especially on this ground; unlikely to be far away here.
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8th

7

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Sturlasson

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Had a good spell over 5f for this yard last autumn, winning three times on AW and turf (good to soft); he's found it harder since and although there isn't much between him and Toyotomi on 6f form at Goodwood in June he was beaten a bit too far for reassurance at Hamilton recently.

16/1

10th

4

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Sturlasson

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Won three times last autumn (5f, AW/good to soft) and has run some solid races in defeat this year, including at Goodwood (soft) latest 75 days ago; a positive jockey booking and the recent rain was welcomed.

7/1

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to Italian Listed-placed 5f-6f winner Live On Stage (including 2yo); dam placed 1m2f/11.4f (RPR 70), half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Covert Love; mixture of speed and stamina in his pedigree and probably worth watching on debut.
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8th

6

(5)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Movento

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

led narrowly towards far side, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

8/1

5th

3

(8)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Tipperary

Movento

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Both starts at Cork; beaten a long way on heavy ground (5f) first time but a much better effort over 6f since; hood is retained and has to improve further.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Tipperary

Movento

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 1f out

7/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two runs for George Scott in Britain; hard to make a case for.
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6th

3

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Ginormous

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Pam Sly

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, held up in last, switched left halfway, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €17.30
Straight Forecast €11.96
Trifecta €148.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Staysound Susie

The Irish Sun:

Bright Lightening

SPOTLIGHT:

Shandy

POSTDATA:

Staysound Susie