April 13 / 19.20 Dundalk (AW)

19.20

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF 3yo Spring Series Median Auction Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF 3yo Spring Series Median Auction Fillies Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam had poor form but is closely related to Group-placed 2yo winner Radiantly and a half-sister to Group-placed winner Alder; failed to make a significant impression at Gowran on her only start last season.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Port Fairy

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Visored last two starts, on first occasion battling back to beat Lava Stream by a neck in Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); huge improvement in first four races culminated in that display but, even more than Lava Stream, she took a big backward step in Irish Oaks last time.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Port Fairy

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, soon went second

6/1

1st

8

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Port Fairy

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

briefly led soon after start, raced in second

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly; a 60,000euros yearling; half-sister to Group 3 winner Realtra; third in barrier trial here and a respectable fourth of 13 on official debut in October; winner, Soldier's Empire previously took a creditable fifth placing in the Goffs Million.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Lady Doris

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

One of two runners for yard; won a Navan maiden and the Ulster Oaks last year, both over approx' 1m2f; some solid efforts in defeat in this grade since but has to find more to win.

10/1

6th

6

(5)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Lady Doris

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a maiden and the Ulster Oaks over about 1m2f last year and ran well in defeat in two Listed events after up to this trip; was nearly 4l behind Ameerat Jumaira and Goodie Two Shoes on return at Cork and will need to improve from that; blinkers might help.

7/1

6th

6

(5)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Lady Doris

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a maiden and the Ulster Oaks over about 1m2f last year and ran well in defeat in two Listed events after up to this trip; was nearly 4l behind Ameerat Jumaira and Goodie Two Shoes on return at Cork and will need to improve from that; blinkers might help.

7/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising effort in third behind a Paddy Twomey-trained filly on her debut over 7f at the Curragh last October; runner-up Greenfinch has boosted the form with a course maiden win and a respectable run in Pattern company on turf.
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3

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Evening Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; 4-14 and rated 96; won a Killarney handicap (1m, yld-sft) three starts ago off 93; came up well short in a listed race back there on latest and McMonagle prefers her stablemate.

4/1

7th

3

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:11 Killarney

Evening Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground-versatile 4yo whose two wins this term have been on softer ground, latest over C&D last month; quite keen and didn't get home in Galway premier handicap latest; claims.

7/1

3

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Evening Blossom

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground-versatile 4yo whose two wins this term have been on softer ground, latest at Killarney earlier this month; up 12lb this year so another career-best needed.

15/2

Form: 7-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably after suffering early interference in a 1m maiden here last October; took a step in the right direction when a long-priced fourth behind an odds-on winner over 7f here last month; pedigree suggests this trip should be within her range.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to Group 2-placed 6f juvenile winner Badb; dam placed, sister to Flat/hurdle winner Ineffable, closely related to useful Flat/hurdle winner Beach Of Falesa; Ballydoyle second string here
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7th

10

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:05 Limerick

Opaque

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, soon went second and pressed leader, weakened over 1f out

14/1

10th

12

(3)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Opaque

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Has been beaten in the region of 7l in 1m2f maidens at Dundalk and Navan; has to find something to trouble the best of these.

7/1

6th

11

(2)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Opaque

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Beaten 7l on debut over a similar trip at Dundalk two months ago; the winner was a stablemate who was since runner-up in Listed company; can be involved.

6/1

6th
5 (11)
Jlow

16/1

Form: 0-4

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only two home in 19-runner Curragh maiden last autumn; stepped up considerably with a fair fourth at this venue last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jlow

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

20-race maiden under both codes and did plenty wrong when pulled up last time at Warwick (2m5f); opposable.

12/1

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Jlow

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Yet to get her head in front after 12 attempts and recent efforts don't suggest she's about to make that breakthrough here, despite a 2lb easing of his mark.

14/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

Jlow

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Longstanding maiden who made it 0-11 over hurdles when a well-held fourth in Ffos Las handicap (2m4f, good to soft; 25-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to a Polish winner; dam nine-race maiden, half-sister to a Group 3 winner; not an obvious candidate for a debut win.
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10th

6

(7)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Preparations

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden hurdle winner; won over this trip in a Bellewstown handicap in October 2024 off 64; cut out most of the running when fourth over 10.5f in November on second AW start; prominent over C&D last time before gradually weakening into seventh; down 3lb now.

11/1

10

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Preparations

12st 1lb

J: Sam Austin

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over this trip in Bellewstown handicap last autumn and some good runs in defeat this year; place claims.

12/1

10th

6

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Preparations

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won off 3lb lower over 1m4f at Bellewstown (yielding last year); has shaped as though ready for a return to this sort of trip on her last two starts at 1m4f-1m5f (went close sole previous start at 1m6f); big chance.

12/1

8th
11 (6)
Straya

6/1

Form: 54-7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Promising debut when fifth (beaten 4l) at Gowran; distant fourth in Group 3 at the Curragh subsequently (race that has worked out); concerning that she did not seem to stay over C&D last week.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 22 starts came at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in July; below that level since; however, didn't get much luck in running over this C&D 13 days ago and holds place claims granted a clearer passage.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark at the 19th attempt at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last month and her next start at Hamilton (1m, good) can be forgiven (saw no daylight); had no obvious excuse back at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time, though, and others are more persuasive.

7/2

3

(10)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Well-backed winner over C&D on July 6 (soft; subsequent winner Zebra Star a clear second) and a line can be put through her subsequent run at Hamilton (1m, good) as she was repeatedly short of room; in calculations.

4/1

Form: 8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price and ran green on debut at Naas; considerable improvement required; Colin Keane takes over from an apprentice.
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3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

4th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Billie Frechette

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Flat and hurdle winner is rated 120 in the latter sphere after showing consistent form last season; ran well enough on chase bow at Kilbeggan, albeit beaten 17l; can improve from that and be involved.

15/2

2nd

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Useful form on the Flat and over hurdles (rated 120); suited by staying trips on the Flat; should be fit for chasing debut after AW run at the beginning of the month.

8/1

Form: 6-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted a solid effort on debut over 7f here last November; shaped well at Naas despite suffering some interference, trip may suit
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

11

(7)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 84y

19:45 Galway

Chick Flick

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Standout effort when beaten 5.75L on seasonal return in 8f Naas maiden on heavy; no show in three maidens subsequently and was 28L behind Himalayan Heights at Tipperary on last start; hard to make a case for.

33/1

17

(11)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Tipperary

Chick Flick

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

First two runs were better than her last two and she's now rated 75; shouldn't be good enough.

50/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form:

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never in contention on debut, can be left out of calculations.
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11th

3

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ellie B

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

held up in rear

100/1

11th

3

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ellie B

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

held up in rear

100/1

14th

3

(17)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Ellie B

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Patrick Martin

Dam was a middle-distance winner for this stable including at this track; may need further.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €29.30
Straight Forecast €24.04
Trifecta €70.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Evening Blossom

The Irish Sun:

Port Fairy

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Evening Blossom

POSTDATA:

Evening Blossom