June 28 / 18.40 Curragh

18.40

Good

O’Dooles Restaurant Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 18 runners
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O’Dooles Restaurant Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 24 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beaten a neck on debut at Naas (1m) while she was a beaten favourite at Gowran since, she shaped like she would relish this slightly longer trip would suit and first-time cheekpieces may help too.
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3rd

8

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Siege Of Troy

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: J P Murtagh

Not at best when upped to 1m6f for Ebor Handicap at York (good to form) in August but posted two good efforts over 1m4f before that, the latter in Leopardstown Group 3 (good); well worth another go at this trip and has a decent chance on the figures here.

4/1

15th

14

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Siege Of Troy

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win (11 races) was a maiden last June; career-best form on last two outings, though, with tongue-tie joining the other headgear for her fourth of 18 to Ethical Diamond at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and close third of six in a Group 3 at Leopardstown; 7lb claimer is recruited and those last two 1m4f races gave plenty of encouragement for today's first crack at 1m6f, as does being a half-sister to today's rival and last year's Ebor second Kihavah.

14/1

6

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:53 Leopardstown

Siege Of Troy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came in a 1m2f maiden last season; career-best when third in valuable 1m2f contest at Kentucky Downs last September; overall Irish form not as encouraging, but another good effort abroad when fourth of 18 in the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes.

8/1

2nd
13 (15)
Trapalanda

200/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decorated Knight colt; half-brother to 1m6f/2m Flat (RPR 66) and 2m hurdle winner Ney; dam 8.6f winner (87), half-sister to 1m/1m4f winner Mayasa, out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f Listed winner Ebaziya (dam of Gold Cup winners Enzeli and Estimate); unlikely to be involved on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Trapalanda

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P G Fahey

prominent, led from 2f out, went clear when pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, pushed out

10/11

2nd

8

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

19:50 Roscommon

Trapalanda

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

pressed leader, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

13

(15)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Trapalanda

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P G Fahey

Decorated Knight colt; half-brother to 1m6f/2m Flat (RPR 66) and 2m hurdle winner Ney; dam 8.6f winner (87), half-sister to 1m/1m4f winner Mayasa, out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f Listed winner Ebaziya (dam of Gold Cup winners Enzeli and Estimate); unlikely to be involved on debut.

200/1

3rd
16 (2)
Sacred Oath

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega filly; half-sister to US 1m turf winner Expand The Map; dam French 1m winner (including 2yo/Listed; RPR 109); interesting newcomer for a yard that have a good strike-rate with 2yos on turf.
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3

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sacred Oath

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark over C&D last January and a solid fourths twice after; below that level when last seen but has to be respected back here off an attractive mark.

13/2

19

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Sacred Oath

11st 12lb

J: Pat Shanahan

T: D K Weld

Placed turf form before winning 1m2f AW maiden in March in first-time cheekpieces; couple of good turf runs since; one to consider.

13/2

9th

10

(3)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Sacred Oath

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Beaten six times before winning a 1m2f AW maiden; gave her running to finish fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) and looks handicapped about right.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened tamely when last home in a barrier trial at Naas but this sort of trip should help him; half-brother to winners Regal Empire (1m-1m4f including AW; RPR 100) and Candy Storm (Polish 1m2f); dam 1m2f-1m5f winner (including Czech Oaks), closely related to Oaks winner Qualify; tongue-tie on for debut and yard's second-string.
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4th

9

(4)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Shepperton Lodge

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Weakened tamely when last home in a barrier trial at Naas but this sort of trip should help him; half-brother to winners Regal Empire (1m-1m4f including AW; RPR 100) and Candy Storm (Polish 1m2f); dam 1m2f-1m5f winner (including Czech Oaks), closely related to Oaks winner Qualify; tongue-tie on for debut and yard's second-string.

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green on debut at Leopardstown but signs he was getting the hang of things late on; should improve.
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13th

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

With Gavin Cromwell when tailed off in his previous hurdle race in 2024; plenty of competitive Flat form since then for John McConnell but not overly appealing on this return to jumping action.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-23, the win coming over 1m6f at Wolverhampton; did go off favourite here two weeks ago and a lack of pace after starting slowly wasn't ideal (behind Desert Friend); had previously hinted at a return to form.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

1-22 with his win coming comfortably over 1m6f at Wolverhampton off 59 in April last year; not much encouragement in outings at this track but a visor was reapplied (retained) at Wolverhampton last time and ran his best race for some time (although still a 3.25l fifth of seven); others preferred.

7/1

9/2

Form: 63

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left low-key 1m4f debut behind when a 100-1 third over this trip earlier this month; further progress on the cards here if she handles the quicker ground.
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2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

3rd

8

(18)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Royal Entry

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won Cork maiden over this trip in May and best effort when landing 1m2f Down Royal fillies' handicap (beating Lady Lunette); creditable efforts in Group company since so remains of interest back in Listed class.

9/1

Form: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth of 10 on debut last month and ultimately well held; only 9-1 that day but needs to leave that run behind.
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8th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

8th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

6th

3

(2)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Trethorn

10st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, raced in third behind clear leaders after 2f

12/1

Form: 6-27

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Major step forward from debut when beaten a head in a Navan maiden (1m2f) in April but it was a backwards step over the same C&D last month; hard to gauge on the back of that but return to form could see him involved.
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4th

19

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Rock Of Ireland

8st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

On the upgrade on first two 2026 turf runs; 5lb out of the handicap; more needed.

6th

10

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh on yard debut last month under a positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; good effort at Gowran from 7lb higher a fortnight ago when runner-up (well-backed); not certain to replicate that form on AW.

5/1

2nd

8

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark on yard debut over this trip at the Curragh last month under positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; 8lb higher but remains on a competitive mark and should go well.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt; cost 235,000euros as a yearling; closely related to 7f winner Shadowed (RPR 96), half-brother to three winners inc Queenship (7f/1m inc 2yo/AW/Listed; 106) & Zofelle (7f-8.5f inc 2yo/US Grade 3; 105); unraced dam closely related to 2yo Group 1 winners at 7f & 1m; yard can ready one first time up and worth a market check.
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9th

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Il Sovrano

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Mildly progressive in three runs in maidens; behind Saol Gaelach at Roscommon last time and needs to find a bit to turn those tables, but could get closer.

14/1

3rd

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:15 Roscommon

Il Sovrano

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two runners for yard; expensive purchase in good hands and well-bred but hasn't shown much in two starts so far; beaten 11l over 1m2f at the Curragh and 9.25l over 1m at Dundalk in July; new trip and ground here but not a lot of stamina in his pedigree; cheekpieces discarded; hard to fancy.

25/1

8th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Dundalk (AW)

Il Sovrano

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Expensive yearling is half-brother to Listed winner who landed a maiden here; 9s for decent 1m2f Curragh maiden, showed ability in mid-division; headgear combo for AW debut and could well feature.

10/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt; half-brother to 5f/5.7f 2yo winner HMS Endeavour (including AW; RPR 91); dam US 1m-1m2f turf winner (five Grade 1s including 2yo; 114), half-sister to US 8.5f/1m1f Grade 3 winner Bizzy Caroline out of US 8.5f 2yo winner; beautifully bred but may need this.
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10th

6

(13)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Hampshire

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Galileo colt; half-brother to 5f/5.7f 2yo winner HMS Endeavour (including AW; RPR 91); dam US 1m-1m2f turf winner (five Grade 1s including 2yo; 114), half-sister to US 8.5f/1m1f Grade 3 winner Bizzy Caroline out of US 8.5f 2yo winner; beautifully bred but may need this.

11/2

Form: 94

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of nine on debut but more encouragement when fourth at Gowran since; has a bit to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

11

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Vivacious Lady

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Fair form on AW in 2024, not at best at Dundalk last winter; weak turf credentials; lacks a recent outing.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Twice runner-up over C&D off higher marks in 2024; kept on well to line when just behind Syosset over C&D in November; good run over an inadequate trip (1m) last month when beaten around 3l; serious contender back up to optimum distance.

7/1

15

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vivacious Lady

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

First reserve; 0-10 and shown nothing in two runs for her new yard.

12th
4 (18)
Bucaneers Spirit

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show enough in a Dundalk maiden on debut and has been off 231 days; gelded.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to score over 1m at Cork; down the field in the charity race at Punchestown; fair sixth when 20-1 shot at Leopardstown last Friday.

10/1

6th

7

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to beat Land Of The Giants at Cork; can feature again, though cut no ice in the charity race at Punchestown.

8/1

17th

2

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Bucaneers Spirit

12st 6lb

J: Dave Bennett

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four Flat wins at 1m-1m1f and rated 66 in that sphere, stamina a query over this trip.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing over jumps or on the Flat so far.
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10th

1

(7)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Hollies Choice

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Oliver McKiernan

towards rear throughout, detached from 3f out

200/1

13th

2

(10)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Hollies Choice

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Oliver McKiernan

Shown nothing over jumps or on the Flat so far.

100/1

8th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

17:45 Down Royal

Hollies Choice

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Oliver McKiernan

In rear in a bumper; has struggled over hurdles; transformation needed with tongue-tie on for Flat debut.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midi colt; half-brother to four winners including Darkening (7f/1m including 2yo/UAE; RPR 92), Art Official (6f/7f; 88) and Corked (1m2f/10.4f including AW; 82); dam 6f AW winner (78), half-sister to useful 6f/7f performer Himalya; tongue-tie on for belated debut and probably best watched.
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14th

1

(5)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Epic Performance

10st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Midi colt; half-brother to four winners including Darkening (7f/1m including 2yo/UAE; RPR 92), Art Official (6f/7f; 88) and Corked (1m2f/10.4f including AW; 82); dam 6f AW winner (78), half-sister to useful 6f/7f performer Himalya; tongue-tie on for belated debut and probably best watched.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Aclaim colt; cost 200,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Qatar Man (6f-1m2f including 2yo/Singapore Listed; RPR 102) and Theriverrunsdeep (5f/6f AW; 78); dam unplaced in USA, out of French 9.5f winning half-sister to Nell Gwyn/French 1,000 winner Valentine Waltz; probably up against it on debut.
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16th

5

(1)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Dont Hassle

9st 8lb

J: John R Velazquez

T: John James Feane

Aclaim colt; cost 200,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Qatar Man (6f-1m2f including 2yo/Singapore Listed; RPR 102) and Theriverrunsdeep (5f/6f AW; 78); dam unplaced in USA, out of French 9.5f winning half-sister to Nell Gwyn/French 1,000 winner Valentine Waltz; probably up against it on debut.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't beat a rival when 80-1 for last month's debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

3

(11)

28th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Out Of Theordinary

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Luke Comer

Didn't beat a rival when 80-1 for last month's debut.

100/1

8th

8

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

19:45 Sligo

Out Of Theordinary

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

50/1

8th

8

(2)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

19:45 Sligo

Out Of Theordinary

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

50/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 200-1 for a Fairyhouse maiden a fortnight ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Threehavenine

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Paul Stafford

Poor performer in Flat maidens from 7f to 1m4f; makes no appeal on his hurdles debut.

200/1

16th

14

(15)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:40 Navan

Threehavenine

9st 8lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Paul Stafford

200-1 or bigger for all three four starts and has run accordingly; no apparent chance.

200/1

13th

12

(7)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:40 Galway

Threehavenine

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Paul Stafford

midfield

200/1

Form: 26

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good run when runner-up on debut and probably did too much too soon when bidding to follow up back on AW latest; off 94 days.
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2nd

4

(10)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Street Mentor

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, disputing third after halfway, shaken up towards near side over 2f out, ridden and ran green from over 1f out, went second but no chance with winner inside final 110yds

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €48.50
Straight Forecast €47.37
Trifecta €1001.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Siege Of Troy

The Irish Sun:

Hampshire

POSTDATA:

Siege Of Troy