July 13 / 13.52 Navan

13.52

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 19 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 72

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a decent Cork maiden on debut, having been hampered; gave a solid display to take second behind a Joseph O'Brien-trained favourite at Listowel; cheekpieces on now, will not need to improve much to win here
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(10)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shimmy Jimmy

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f maiden in Ireland as a 2yo and two wins in Italy last year, including a 1m Listed race (good); should be better for his British/stable debut when beaten less than 4l at Kempton (1m, AW) last month.

10/1

8th

1

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Shimmy Jimmy

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

6f maiden winner in Ireland as a 2yo and two wins in Italy last year, including a 1m Listed race (good); disappointing at San Siro in June when last seen and the market may be the best guide on his stable debut; cheekpieces (last worn in 2024) are back on.

20/1

66/1

  • Place: £24.20

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
4,000euros yearling; first foal; dam well beaten 1m4f both starts for Godolphin, half-sister to smart French Group 2 winner Botanik.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Doesn't travel well to the races, so this local track is where she fares best; twice beat Greydreambeliever in C&D handicaps earlier this year, and again had that rival behind when second to a subsequent Irish Champions Festival winner here last month; ground-versatile and has no bother winning from off the pace here, which has been difficult to accomplish at this track this season.

3/1

8th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:20 Killarney

Rion Rubette

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Three-time handicap winner over 7f; career-best 14 days ago when second to Rebel Wave giving away 15lb; up against it in this company however and ran to freely on last attempt at 1m.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Gained back-to-back C&D wins earlier this season, beating Greydreambeliever by a short head in the second one; no impact off revised mark in Curragh premier handicap on latest (8l behind Malavelly); these are calmer waters and could bounce back at her favourite track.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Cost 28,000euros at Tattersalls Breeze-Up in May; second foal; dam 7f-1m4f AW winner; betrayed inexperienced and met some trouble on debut over the minimum trip at this venue last month; likely to improve with the slightly longer trip in her favour.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:23 Pontefract

Dandy Magic

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Creditable third when favourite for similar event over 7f at Musselburgh last Monday; consistent over the last few months and holds a solid chance back down in trip; has gained all wins over sprint distances, the most recent in August.

5/1

4th

13

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Dandy Magic

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Better than ever when only just losing out at Doncaster (6f, good) two weeks ago; she's also won on good to soft but has more to prove with this rare run on soft.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; unsold at 34,000euros at a Breeze-Up sale in May; fourth foal; sister to a French 1m winner; dam unplaced, closely related to 6f Listed winner Pirate Jenny, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Barraquero.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

19

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Moonhall Church

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; ran well until squeezed out early in straight on recent Leopardstown comeback and entitled to come on for that.

16/1

8th

11

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Moonhall Church

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; doesn't appear that well-handicapped on return.

33/1

5th

1

(19)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Moonhall Church

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer and not a bad Dundalk run last time when didn't get the clearest of runs; however, has a poor draw today and the ground is an unknown so others preferred.

14/1

10/1

Form: 27

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut at Naas in May, staying on strongly late over 6f despite greenness to chase home an odds-on colt; reported to be showing signs of being in season after disappointing 7f Leopardstown run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Gazelle dOr

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Beat Kendall Roy in this 12 months ago when 9lb lower and mark took a further hit for finishing second to the classy Mission Central in a Listed race in May; below that level in last two races, though was outclassed in the Flying Five 13 days ago.

12/1

13th

14

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Gazelle dOr

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M C Grassick

Useful sprint handicapper; Listed-placed, has never run in a Group race; very ambitious target for 94-rated filly.

66/1

Form: 44

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Debut fourth of 13 in a 7f Leopardstown maiden was encouraging; set a stiff task in a Tipperary conditions race over an extended 7f, sent 22-1 outsider of four, made the running until fading from over a furling down, eased when beaten
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Tristan Davidson

Well beaten on his last two starts, over C&D (soft) most recently, but he has a good record here and he won at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) three starts ago; also effective on slow ground; not discounted.

11/1

6th

6

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Plenty of good efforts since the blinkers went on, including an all-the-way win over C&D (good to firm; acts on soft) in June; also made all over 1m1f at Musselburgh towards the end of August and it may be worth forgiving a lesser effort at Carlisle last week after a slowish start meant he was unable to take up his usual front-running role (also pulled too hard); C&D form figures of 23122 earn him a place on the shortlist.

10/1

10th

3

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

He was gaining his second win of the summer when making all in a 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 16 days ago; up 3lb but won't mind what the weather does and he'll be fine back at 7f; high on the list.

11/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
8,500euros yearling; second foal; half-brother to 6f juvenile winner Bits And Bobs; dam 5f-7f winner.
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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

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lost President

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

100/30

1st

6

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lost President

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

100/30

10/1

Form: 93

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Improved from an initial run at Fairyhouse when third at Bellewstown last week; however beaten 6 1/2l then and will need to find extra now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Beat Nouvel Espoir at Bellewstown (5f, sft-hvy) on penultimate; that rival reversed that form over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; 5lb better off with Nouvel Espoir now and this dual C&D winner can't be dismissed with the forecast rain in his favour.

5/1

3rd

8

(19)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: T G McCourt

C&D winner on heavy in March and beat Nouvel Espoir over 5f at Bellewstown on Wednesday; 7lb penalty.

12/1

1st

8

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Smoke Them Out

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Won over 6f at Curragh in March and some solid efforts since up to 7f and has run well over C&D; goes well on soft and his mark is looking attractive so one to consider.

15/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
15,000 euros yearling; first foal; dam 5f 2yo winner for Joseph O'Brien, half-sister to winners Samminder and Queen's Pearl; speedy pedigree, worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sovereign Affair

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Plenty went wrong on handicap debut at Down Royal last month under inexperienced 10lb claimer; champion apprentice aspirant now takes over and could have more to offer.

10/1

9

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Sovereign Affair

9st 0lb

J: Katelyn Bailey

T: Kieran P Cotter

Relatively unexposed on handicap debut but opening mark looks on the high side.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Cork

Sovereign Affair

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Two ordinary enough runs, seems a more likely type for a nursery.

66/1

13/2

Form: 54

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran green and hung left but showed promise on debut over 5f here in May, finishing fifth, 1/2l in front of subsequent winner Lethimfly; confirmed ability when fourth at Listowel but looks held by runner-up Shimmy Jimmy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Shes Ideal

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Won twice in Ireland, both wins gained this summer over a bit further; however, only seventh of nine on yard debut here (1m2f) and not overly appealing on the back of that.

20/1

4th

8

(12)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Shes Ideal

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third runner for yard; won a claimer for Paul Flynn at Ballinrobe (9.5f, good to yielding) in July before following up on debut for this yard in Gowran handicap (9.5f, good to firm); two fair efforts since but she might get tapped for toe over this trip.

6/1

8th

8

(14)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Shes Ideal

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season; several less encouraging displays before winning a claimer for Paul Flynn at Ballinrobe; won a 0-60 handicap here on debut for Ado McGuinness; longer trip may have stretched her stamina at Roscommon two weeks ago.

9/2

Form: 56

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in 5f maidens at Down Royal and Bellewstown; more likely a nursery type in due course.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Movin And Groovin

10st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Won off 2lb higher at Dundalk (1m) on penultimate in July; 2.5l behind Reponse Finale when third back there on latest (Roman Harry 1.75l ahead in second); drop back to 7f should pose no problems and she's on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
24,000euros yearling purchase; third foal; half-brother to 7f AW winner Flag Carrier; dam 6f AW winner, sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo/HK 5f winner Rockaway Valley,
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(15)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

Invincibletomorrow

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

5th

9

(15)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:30 Listowel

Invincibletomorrow

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Took a step forward when fourth at Leopardstown, just ahead of Fivefortwo, but not so good since when tried in headgear; up in trip.

12/1

9th

2

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Invincibletomorrow

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, weakening when edged right over 1f out

7/1

Form: —

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Huge price first time out at the Curragh, unlikely to play a featuring part.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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22th

13

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:20 Curragh

Abraham Answer

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M C Grassick

In rear when contesting a Down Royal nursery off a modest rating; no apparent chance unless the addition of blinkers has a dramatic effect

200/1

11th

10

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:30 Down Royal

Abraham Answer

8st 10lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Stayed on okay over 5f when beaten 7l at Cork when last seen in July; could go well on handicap debut if he sees out the longer trip.

4/1

Form: 87

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Unlikely to be good enough at this stage judged on runs at the Curragh and Bellewstown.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Dance For Chester

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Modest form in maidens last year but has won both starts in handicaps this year on testing ground at Naas (5f) and Gowran (7f); raised 5lb, moves up in trip and grade and may need softer conditions.

7/1

1st

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Dance For Chester

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

disputed lead, led narrowly and ridden 2f out, kept on, always doing enough

11/4

Form: 8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Raced keenly on debut in 7f Down Royal maiden; will probably need to gain more experience.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:50 Bellewstown

Famed Again

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Some fine runs in defeat as a 2yo but has been regressive in the last year and is down to this trip for the first time; opposed.

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
17,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to prolific winner Athollblair Boy (14 races at 6f/7f); dam unplaced
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(13)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Admiral Halsey

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

prominent

33/1

12th

13

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Admiral Halsey

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Noel Meade

Maiden form appears weak though an initial mark of 63 gives him a theoretical chance in this grade; official rating is based on the fact he was not beaten far when 12th of 18 at Leopardstown on his second start.

10/1

10th

19

(13)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

14:30 Tipperary

Admiral Halsey

9st 1lb

T: Noel Meade

took keen hold, midfield

Form: 76

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Inexpensive yearling (12,000euros); 16s, showed speed in 6f Curragh maiden before fading to mid-division behind the subsequent Railway Stakes winner Henri Matisse; met trouble in running in 5f maiden at this venue five weeks ago; could be a factor now.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:51 Navan

Adrenaline Rush

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best effort came in second maiden here in June (5f, good); recent handicap debut at Fairyhouse was okay but plenty to find with Gazelle d'Or on that run.

10/1

4th

6

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Adrenaline Rush

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best effort came in second maiden run at Navan (5f, good) when beaten 4.75l; last sighted finishing thirteenth of 21 in the Ballyhane Stakes, 5l behind Gazelle d'Or; better off at the weights with that rival on handicap debut but is probably best watched unless strong in the betting.

12/1

13th

4

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Adrenaline Rush

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

First two runs were respectable; hard to fancy after moderate Navan run, cheekpieces now.

50/1

18th
9 (11)
Sloan

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20,000euros yearling ; sixth foal; half-sister to French Listed-placed juvenile winner Cavernndchipmunks; dam placed, half-sister to useful 1m/1m4f winner Anhar, out of maiden sister to Group 1 winners Yesterday and Quarter Moon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

9

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:52 Navan

Sloan

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

midfield

8/1

Form: 00

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Safe to rule out on the evidence of runs at the Curragh and Down Royal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

The Black Stuff

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Opening handicap efforts have been poor; back from a break with cheekpieces tried but very hard to have faith in; 2lb wrong.

20/1

11th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

The Black Stuff

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Second runner for yard; no real promise in three maidens up to 7f last year; lots more needed up in trip; unplaced in the 4.30 at Gowran Wednesday.

25/1

11th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

The Black Stuff

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Second runner for yard; no real promise in three maidens up to 7f last year; lots more needed up in trip; unplaced in the 4.30 at Gowran Wednesday.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €582.00
Straight Forecast €346.35
Trifecta €4220.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dandy Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Shimmy Jimmy

The Irish Sun:

Dandy Magic

POSTDATA:

Shimmy Jimmy