May 29 / 14.33 Tipperary

14.33

Soft

Tipperary Races Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 7f 20y
  • 9 runners
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Tipperary Races Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
3 (10)
Surpass

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
240,000gns foal; third foal; half-brother to 9.4f AW winner Zenga (RPR 93); dam 7f 2yo winner (85); half-sister to Group-placed 7f/1m winner Ricetta out of 7f winning sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Remote and half-sister to outstanding miler Kingman; obvious contender.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 32y

18:50 Leopardstown

Surpass

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Unbeaten in two starts and although he didn't seem to enjoy soft ground at Tipperary (7f) on debut, he stayed on well to get up late on; never looked in trouble when forging clear to win at the same venue over 7.5f last time; yard have won this race 12 times since 2008.

7/4

1st

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

18:40 Tipperary

Surpass

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, led going best over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably

1/2

1st

3

(10)

29th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 20y

14:33 Tipperary

Surpass

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, raced in last when pushed along briefly early, steady headway from over 3f out, switched right under 2f out, keeping on and ran green when slightly hampered over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final 110yds, led final strides

11/8

50/1

  • Place: £11.30

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prominent to a point before weakening into a well-held seventh over this far at Roscommon (good; 25-1).
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9th

7

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Shocker

8st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E J O’Neill

prominent on inner

28/1

5th

6

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Naas

Shocker

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Went close in a couple of maidens either side of finishing last in the Chesham; beaten 17l on handicap debut last time in first-time blinkers (replaced by cheekpieces worn previously here) and he's the type to bounce back.

5/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 08

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expensive yearling but was tailed off on testing ground at the Curragh (6f) before finishing eighth of ten in a tongue-tie at Leopardstown (7f, good); now has a good bit to prove.
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1

(14)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

15:47 Listowel

Devine Genius

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Placed over 7f; inconclusive run when stepped up to 1m4f on seasonal debut at Roscommon last month; others preferred.

12/1

3

(9)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:50 Roscommon

Devine Genius

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian Murray

Rated 74; second runner for yard; best effort last year a 3l third of 9 in a Tipperary maiden (7f, soft); off since a below par run at Down Royal in July 2024 and has been gelded; probably best watched upped in trip unless money comes.

14/1

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 25y

18:17 Down Royal

Devine Genius

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

prominent behind clear leader, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 1m-10.5f winner Starry Heavens (inc 2yo/Listed; RPR 101); dam unraced sister to Group 1 winners Alpha Centauri (1m inc Irish 1,000 Guineas/Marois) and Discoveries (7f 2yo), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Alpine Star; makes considerable appeal on paper.
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3rd

9

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:25 Punchestown

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon disputed lead, led narrowly after 1f, pressed winner after 2f, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

3/1

2nd

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:05 Galway

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has finished fourth in two maidens so far, over 7f on soft at Tipperary and over 1m on good at Killarney, beaten around 4L in both; has 2.75L to find with Puppet Master from that second run; place claims at best.

15/2

4th

7

(4)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

17:18 Killarney

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened final furlong

11/2

12/1

Form: 35

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs in 5f maidens at Dundalk weren't without promise but clearly vulnerable to anything above average; dam won over this far.
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13th

5

(4)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Besiege

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Has not really kicked on from a decent debut at Dundalk in March; plenty to find here on overall form and will be better suited by nurseries.

50/1

5th

1

(8)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Besiege

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Opening two runs in 5f maidens at Dundalk were respectable; dropped away in final furlong of 7f maiden at Tipperary last week; his experience should be an asset but he looks vulnerable.

20/1

5th

6

(5)

29th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 20y

14:33 Tipperary

Besiege

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Two runs in 5f maidens at Dundalk weren't without promise but clearly vulnerable to anything above average; dam won over this far.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 2m AW winner (RPR 89), closely related to Group-placed 10.6f AW winner The Anvil, half-sister to winners Glowing (7f Group 3) and Glaring (useful French 1m4f); market should point in the right direction.
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2

(11)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

The Marty Party

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won nursery at Down Royal (7f, good) last September off 63; still 14lb higher due to getting big hike for fine effort in rated race at Listowel; possibly didn't handle heavy on return at Gowran but might need to come down the weights; up in trip.

14/1

2

(11)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

The Marty Party

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won nursery at Down Royal (7f, good) last September off 63; still 14lb higher due to getting big hike for fine effort in rated race at Listowel; possibly didn't handle heavy on return at Gowran but might need to come down the weights; up in trip.

14/1

14th

2

(9)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

18:42 Gowran Park

The Marty Party

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1-7 in his 2yo campaign; won 7f nursery on good ground at Down Royal in September off 63 and is now 17lb higher after getting a big hike for a fine effort in a rated race at Listowel; has been gelded; unproven on very testing ground but is the choice of McMonagle; can't discount.

17/2

Form: 68

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 8l and 12l in two 7.5f maidens at Roscommon (soft/good); one for handicaps.
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6th

14

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Zaraahmando

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins last season at 7f-1m on good and soft ground, going up a total of 21lb; proved he remained competitive when fourth on return at Naas (7f, soft); has to bounce back from a below-par effort at Roscommon 13 days ago.

20/1

13th

14

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Zaraahmando

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Notched up three wins last season at 7f-1m on good and soft ground, going up a total of 21lb; proved he could be competitive off current mark on seasonal return at Naas (7f, soft); fitter now and in the mix.

6/1

4th

10

(12)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Zaraahmando

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Two 7f wins last summer were on good ground; also scored over 1m on soft later in the campaign.

10/1

8th
8 (2)
Dr Ali

2/1

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to like about his first visit to Navan (6f, good to yielding) when third to a smart one from Ballydoyle but was beaten further on his return when sent off favourite; strong chance if repeating that initial effort.
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3

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just about stays this far, but his best form including both wins (one here) has come over 6f; drawn widest.

8/1

6th

8

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Dr Ali

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Doubled his tally when reeling in the long-time leader at Wolverhampton a month ago (6f); that was a classified race but his mark was left untouched, so only 2lb higher than for his previous win; has form here.

13/2

1st

5

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Successful at Kempton in January; below par at Southwell last month but he bounced back to form when beaten a neck into second over C&D two weeks ago; should go well.

7/2

Form: 89

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners including Group 3 scorer Clever And Cool; however, she's finished down the field in maidens at Navan (6f) and Naas (5f); has to step up.
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13

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Sole win from 17 starts came at Roscommon in July over a similar trip; several good runs since but poor the last twice and has to rebound.

20/1

12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

11lb higher than for sole win at Roscommon in July (extended 7f) and 4lb higher than for the second at Cork (7f, soft); on a tough mark and probably wants further these days.

10/1

17th

13

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Won off 12lb lower at Roscommon in July (7.5f, yielding); solid second of 21 off 60 at Cork (7f, soft) 12 days ago and raised 5lb for that; place chance again.

7/1

Non-runners

Faoladh

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €55.00
Straight Forecast €106.53
Trifecta €396.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dr Ali

SPOTLIGHT:

Surpass

The Irish Sun:

Dr Ali