May 28 / 17.45 Tipperary

17.45

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 0m 7f 20y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £80.60
  • Place: £15.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Castletownbere (1m2f; RPR 88) and Rockview Roman (9.5f turf/10.6f; AW 67); unraced dam closely related to 2,000 Guineas winner Mark Of Esteem out of unraced half-sister to French 1m1f Group 1 winner Local Talent; promising pedigree but this is a belated debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at this venue (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in three of her four races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations; new headgear combination tried.

9/2

5th

1

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Akecheta

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in two of her three races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations, but perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Akecheta

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap, well held both starts this term at the Curragh (well-backed favourite for the Irish Lincoln on return), never counting over 1m2f latest; bit to prove now.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; sister to 1m/1m2f winner Concorde (RPR 97), half-sister to four winners including Key Bid (1m2f-1m5f inc UAE dirt; 96) and Strictly Silca (6f turf/1m AW; 87); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (109).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Counterculture

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Back from a break with a C&D (soft) second 1.5l behind Earls early last month and same mark now; won her maiden over C&D on heavy and not a bad run at the Curragh latest; solid chance if the visor ekes out a little bit more.

12/1

1

(17)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Counterculture

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground maiden winner who was second on soft back at Roscommon two starts ago; ran no race last time (favourite) but has a big run in her.

10/1

14th

7

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Counterculture

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won Roscommon maiden on heavy last season and very lightly raced since, returning from five months' absence with fine second at same venue early this month, up with pace throughout when second on soft; will appreciate any softening of the ground.

13/2

3rd
3 (8)
Hemight

6/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 052-

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressed in each of his runs last season and did well to finish second from a poor draw at Dundalk; however, that form is nothing to shout about and others may have greater potential.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Texting (5f; RPR 88), Dream Game (5f AW; 76) and Miss Milla B (Belgian 1m AW); dam unplaced 6f 2yo maidens (62), half-sister to UAE 1m Grade 2 winner Calming Influence and Canadian 6f Grade 2 winner Steel Light; Shane Foley rides Thrifty Of Digby.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Onlyinyourdreams

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Debut promise in 7f maiden on testing ground at Tipperary in May but hasn't reproduced that form since, reportedly not handling track at Listowel latest; further step up in trip here.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 28-1 when beaten the thick end of 20l over 1m on soft ground at Gowran; lots more needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:00 Chepstow

Narragansett

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

2-5 over hurdles, the latter win gained on handicap debut at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in March; may still have more to offer but some of the others here have stronger form.

12/1

10th

8

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:18 Epsom

Narragansett

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Unexposed on the Flat and he scored on handicap debut when winning the Student Derby at Curragh (1m2f, good) for Andrew Slattery just under a year ago; largely campaigned over hurdles for this yard and he won at Plumpton (soft) and Sandown (also 2m, good to soft) in February/March under Conor O'Farrell; turned over at odds-on in a three-runner Plumpton handicap when last seen in April but far from ruled out on this Flat return.

9/1

4

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

16:15 Plumpton

Narragansett

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Good-ground Flat winner who is improving over hurdles; won easily here on soft and did well to follow up in a steadily run race at Sandown (again 2m; good to soft); he's now 2-2 in the hood and probably still on a fair mark despite latest 5lb rise; the step up in trip is the grey area.

2/1

5/1

Form: 754

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has posted similar RPRs in all three runs at 1m, last time finishing fourth of 13 at Leopardstown and not beaten too far; looks vulnerable but should be in the thick of it.
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2nd

7

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Course handicap winner at 1m1f; cracking effort when 2.5l fourth in Listed Heritage Stakes over C&D (yld-sft) last month when he had three of these behind despite not getting the clearest of runs; acts on good ground and seems to be improving; a bit to find on the figures, but could go very well.

9/1

4th

9

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five career wins, the most recent off 98 in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; should strip fitter following an AW run in February; stable in fine form, combined for a Dundalk treble last week.

9/1

3rd

3

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tokenomics

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Five career wins; built on runner-up finishes at the Curragh and here when making it 2-5 on the AW over C&D in November handicap off 98, keen early but seeing it out impressively; now rated 104, has a leading chance on these terms on return from a break.

11/4

8/1

Form: 54-785

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two decent 2yo runs, including in a Group 3; hasn't progressed any further this season, last time finishing midfield off 80 in a 7f handicap; has form claims but looking exposed and cheekpieces are turned to.
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No / Draw
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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: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost a good early position when beaten nearly 10l at Gowran (1m, yielding; 6-1); entitled to be sharper this time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Gowran Park

Pink Aurora

11st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Cleary

Modest enough on the Flat (rated 50) who began life with Joseph O'Brien; tailed off on hurdles debut.

100/1

17th

16

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

13:35 Punchestown

Pink Aurora

10st 7lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Cleary

Modest enough on the Flat (rated 50) who began life with Joseph O'Brien; best watched on hurdles debut.

100/1

17th

16

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

13:35 Punchestown

Pink Aurora

10st 7lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Cleary

Modest enough on the Flat (rated 50) who began life with Joseph O'Brien; best watched on hurdles debut.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 18l on debut over 1m2f at Navan; odds of 9-2 suggest better was expected and he's dropped in distance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Apache Eagle

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Jessica Bedi

18-race maiden; placed on five occasions, notably when third to Rubellite and Havachoc at Wolverhampton last month (1m6f); each-way chance.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Apache Eagle

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Jessica Bedi

0-17 and he blows hot and cold but there have been some good runs in defeat on AW this year; finished behind Havachoc at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and may do so again.

16/1

3rd

5

(3)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apache Eagle

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Jessica Bedi

0-16 but he was third in March and backed that up with another good effort, finishing second of 11 (also Southwell, 1m6f) last month; below that level over 2m at that track three days later but he may be capable of bouncing back returned to this shorter trip.

6/1

5/2

Form: 4

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fared best of those held up when fourth at Dundalk (7f) and that form is okay as the winner was a well-bred newcomer, the second wasn't disgraced in the Musidora and the third has won since; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Glen Princess

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: S Michael Millar

Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps, latest when dropped in trip at the Curragh; opposable.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to winners Hul Ah Bah Loo (1m AW; RPR 82), Mogwli (5.7f-1m; 80) and Tarrzan (5f 2yo; 71); dam 7f/8.4f winner (83); trainer-owned newcomer and the immediate fitting of a visor is disconcerting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Fairy Wings

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Showed improved form in testing ground last autumn, winning 1m4f handicaps at Galway and this track; faster ground today on return and has a bit to find on ratings too.

18/1

2nd

3

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Fairy Wings

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Showed improved form in testing ground last autumn, winning 1m4f handicaps at Galway and this track; faster ground today on return and has a bit to find on ratings too.

18/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reserve; only seventh of 12 at Leopardstown (7f, good) but that was a good-looking maiden.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(11)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Invincible Keen

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Promising debut but tailed off on slower ground at Tipperary last week; may get back on track on a quicker surface with first-time cheekpieces on here.

12/1

12th

17

(3)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:45 Tipperary

Invincible Keen

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

Reserve; only seventh of 12 at Leopardstown (7f, good) but that was a good-looking maiden.

12th

17

(3)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:45 Tipperary

Invincible Keen

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

Reserve; only seventh of 12 at Leopardstown (7f, good) but that was a good-looking maiden.

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought cheaply and was in rear throughout at the Curragh when 125-1 (1m2f, heavy).
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(11)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Cork

Thefutureisnow

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Michael Hourigan

Tailed off over timber last time and had shown very little on the level previously.

100/1

12th

10

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

17:23 Ballinrobe

Thefutureisnow

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Michael Hourigan

Poor in his three Flat runs and was 150-1 when an early casualty on his hurdling debut; now tongue tied.

100/1

9th

9

(1)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:40 Galway

Thefutureisnow

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael Hourigan

in touch with leaders on inner

150/1

Form: 00

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two 1m maidens and looks one for handicaps at some point.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(10)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Trusty And True

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Closely related to useful middle-distance winner Strawberry Rock, dam placed in Germany.

50/1

Non-runners

Jancis, Next Trick, Thrifty Of Digby, Trusty And True, Lucky Out, Sierra De Gredos

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Payout
Exacta €583.80
Straight Forecast €342.76
Trifecta €969.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Glen Princess

The Irish Sun:

Apache Eagle

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Glen Princess

POSTDATA:

Glen Princess