August 08 / 16.52 Leopardstown

16.52

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £9234.78
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quality Road colt a $350,000 yearling; third foal; dam Argentinian Listed-placed 7f-1m2f winner, half-sister to US 7f-1m1f Grade 1 winner City Of Light (by Quality Road); won Naas barrier trial in May but missed first two intended engagements due to coughing; sure to know his job (Group 1-entered).
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7th

4

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Hill Road

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out

8/1

1st

5

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Hill Road

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent, pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden and went clear 1f out, pushed out final 110yds, impressive

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camelot colt cost 200,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Grand Bazaar (11.4f/1m4f; RPR 106), Cogitate (7f 2yo; 90), Tegara (7f-1m AW; 82), Baynunah (1m; 78) and King's Girl (7f; 76); dam 6f winner (inc AW 2yo/Listed; 106), half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 2 winner; National Stakes entry seemingly the Ballydoyle pick.
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7

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:26 Leopardstown

Shackleton

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

Hasn't added to Currah 2yo maiden win but some good efforts in smart company, notably Queens Vase fourth and second behind Al Riffa in Group 2 Curragh Cup (1m6f, good); stamina test of 2m1f Irish Cesarewitch seemed beyond him last time and now takes a marked drop in trip.

9/1

8

(26)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Shackleton

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Third of three for yard and Lordan rides; not beaten far behind Carmers in the Queens Vase at Royal Ascot in June; good second behind Al Riffa in the Curragh Cup (1m6f, good) on penultimate; weakened over 2m latest; stamina a query on handicap debut.

14/1

5th

6

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Shackleton

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Sole win (eight races) remains a 2yo maiden; Group assignments all five starts since, his most competitive displays when a close, front-running fourth in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and second of five in another 1m6f Group 2 at the Curragh last time; may well stay 2m but had no answer to the Curragh winner and needs big improvement from today's new trip and/or first-time headgear.

15/2

Form: 5

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars colt is out of a half-sister to St Leger winner Sixties Icon, grandam is Oaks winner Love Divine; slow to break and not clearest of runs on Curragh debut in early June; will have learnt plenty from that so don't rule out having an impact here.
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7

(16)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Drivers Seat

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Signs of ability in all three runs last season (7f-1m) but not as good this season at Dundalk and Leopardstown, didn't seem to stay 1m5f on latest; cheekpieces worn last time retained and drops back in trip.

14/1

6th

4

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 180y

20:00 Leopardstown

Drivers Seat

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Signs of ability in all three runs last season (7f-1m), the best his middle one when third of 11 in a 1m maiden at this venue; got a bump at the start on reappearance at Dundalk; capable of better; first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

4th

1

(4)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Drivers Seat

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Clear signs of ability in all three runs last season (7f-1m), the best his middle one when third of 11 in a 1m maiden at Leopardstown; bred to make a better 3yo and has strong form claims in this company.

2/1

Form: 9

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi half-brother to 7f winner Igor Stravinsky (RPR 99); dam 7f 2yo and 1m (1,000 Guineas/Irish 1,000 Guineas) winner (115), sister to Group 1 winners Hydrangea (1m/1m4f) and The United States (Australian 1m2f); never really landed a blow on Curragh debut in very hot maiden on Derby weekend but entitled to come on plenty for that and not to be ruled out even though Moore rides Shackleton.
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1st

14

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Trinity College

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Didn't look happy on the camber when going close behind Sea Scout in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) in April and took a step forward when a close fourth of 18 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (10.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, when helping to force the pace and beaten just a head by Detain; sole contender for top trainer who has won this four times; key player.

11/4

2nd

7

(4)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 1

14:10 Epsom

Trinity College

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

sweating, in touch with leaders, hung left from over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, just held

5/2

2nd

7

(4)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 1

14:10 Epsom

Trinity College

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

sweating, in touch with leaders, hung left from over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, just held

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot colt is half-brother to Listed-placed 7f/1m winner Norwalk Havoc (RPR 107); dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner (inc AW; 96), half-sister to winners Sole Volante (US 7.5f-8.5f inc turf 2yo stakes/dirt Grade 3) and Explode (US 1m2f dirt Grade 3); market likely best guide to his chances being one of two Joseph O'Brien runners.
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4th

1

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Emit

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes here and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; first two runs this term at 1m6f were creditable, drop back 1m4f didn't suit latest; drops to handicap company and back to ideal trip.

13/2

5th

4

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Emit

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes on this weekend and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; both runs this term at 1m6f, latest when respectable third to Scandinavia in Navan Listed; possible fitness edge on some of these.

12/1

3rd

5

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Emit

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season apart from a poor run in the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot. went close in a 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh in May; Listed winner at Gowran (1m4f, good) in July before runner-up in Group 2 and Group 3 (both over 1m7f on very soft ground) in France; failed to show his best form when fourth behind Layfayette on reappearance at the Curragh.

11/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred Camelot half-brother to 7f winner Livio Milo (RPR 90); dam 6f/7f winner (99), sister to 1m Group 2 winner Sovereign Debt, half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Puff; debutant worth a market check but may just need this.
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8th

2

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Medieval Night

10st 2lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Placed on handicap debut for Dermot Weld last August off 6lb higher but regressive form since; beaten 21l over 1m6f here latest; drops in trip; hard to fancy on recent form; cheekpieces tried.

33/1

10th

14

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Medieval Night

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Pick of six runs for Dermot Weld when runner-up in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap (good) last August; steps up in trip after two moderate runs for this stable; plenty to prove.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decorated Knight gelding is second foal of a 1m2f-10.4f winner (RPR 80), from family of German 1m2f Group 1 and US 1m4f Grade 2 winner Market Booster; worth a market check but others preferred on breeding.
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1st

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Sir Jeremy

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Sole win for Ado McGuinness came in a 7f Down Royal nursery in September 2024; uneven form last year; needs to improve from stable debut at the Curragh in March.

12/1

7th

13

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sir Jeremy

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Sole win for Ado McGuinness came in a 7f Down Royal nursery in September 2024; ran well on soft ground at the Galway festival last August and 2lb lower now; off since September but worth a market check on first start for Noel Meade.

20/1

2

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Sir Jeremy

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner over 7f at Down Royal on handicap debut last autumn; uneven form this season; creditable fourth in the race won by Tilani from Flying Fortress here at the festival; last week's Gowran sixth was a shade disappointing.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Study Of Man half-brother to winners Tidal Storm (1m4f AW; RPR 75), Kinaesthesia (1m 2yo; 72), Cheng Gong (11.4f-1m4f Flat inc AW, 67; 2m3f hurdle) and Kinetic Cross (German 7f); dam 7f 2yo winner (inc Listed; 98); yard's juveniles going well so any market strength on debut here has to be noted.
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9th

5

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kingstonian

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well-backed to make it a successful stable debut at Chester (2m3f, good) when the line came too soon; previously won a Tramore maiden (1m4f, good to yielding) for Jessica Harrington; up 3lb for his Chester exertions but the choice of McMonagle and could improve over that seasonal return.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Kingstonian

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fifth start when winning a 1m4f Tramore maiden last August, looking as if he would stay further; it was heavy ground when he had a respectable attempt at 1m6f handicap next time, so he remains unexposed on this first start since leaving Jessica Harrington for 90,000gns in October; could be major player.

7/2

6

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 55y

17:22 Listowel

Kingstonian

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Got off the mark on fifth start when winning a 1m4f Tramore maiden last month; looked like he would stay further that day but questions about this ground as his worst effort was on soft.

7/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 70

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away when well held both starts within a week last month; can only be watched.
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3

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:20 Ffos Las

Buck Barrow

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came in 1m2f handicap here last June on good to soft; below par this season but the recent rain heightens interest.

4/1

7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Buck Barrow

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win (19 starts) was over 1m2f at Ffos Las last June; has the same mark today, having finished no better than sixth in his four races since, two of them this season; raced freely when behind here on his only attempt beyond 1m4f (1m5f last September) so there are enough doubts.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Buck Barrow

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Ffos Las winner over 1m2f (good to soft) last summer; just one effort of any real note since.

20/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed throughout on Curragh debut last month, easily passed over.
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10th

11

(3)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Naas

Ryback

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Liam G O’Brien

Well held at triple figure odds in three runs so far; blinkers on.

100/1

8th

7

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Gowran Park

Ryback

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Liam G O’Brien

Triple-figure odds for both starts to date and beat just one rival home; cheekpieces go on but he is difficult to make a case for after those two efforts.

66/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear gelding a 35,000gns foal and 30,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 1m3f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 7f-1m3f (inc 2yo) winner Shuhood, out of 7f Group 3 winning sister to 6f Group 2 winner Haatef; seemingly the yard's second-choice so newcomer probably best watched.
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2nd

1

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Admirador

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

20/1

6th

4

(10)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Naas

Admirador

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Murray

Low-key debut at Leopardstown but showed more when eighth of 12 here last month despite going off at 200-1; shaped like a step back up in trip would suit and pedigree suggests as much.

9/1

8th

5

(3)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:32 Naas

Admirador

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €26.30
Straight Forecast €23.16
Trifecta €108.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shackleton

POSTDATA:

Trinity College

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Drivers Seat

The Irish Sun:

Shackleton