August 15 / 14.10 Dundalk (AW)

14.10

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.40
  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Australia; dam 7f AW winner/second in Irish 1,000 Guineas; trainer had half a dozen entered and relies on this colt who holds plenty of fancy entries.
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5th

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Adelaide River

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; mostly below that level in Australia, apart from a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; marked his return to Ireland with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) in May; failed to feature in Royal Ascot's Wolferton Stakes.

4/1

15th

1

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Adelaide River

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; failed to match that level in Australia until finishing a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; down the field in the Caulfield Cup on his final start there but resumed his European career with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) six weeks ago; raced largely on good or softer on turf (below form in 2023 Derby on good to firm); his yard has had three placed in this since 2021.

28/1

3rd

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Adelaide River

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris in 2023; failed to match that level in Australia until finishing a nose second to Birdman in a 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; down the field in the Caulfield Cup on his final start; resumes his Irish career, now a gelding and housed with Joseph O'Brien.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 04

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nice bit of progress from first to second start saw him finish fourth in decent Leopardstown maiden; place chance.
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4th

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Golden Temple

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdles winner reverts to this sphere after not distinguishing himself over fences most recently; others preferred.

18/1

6th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Golden Temple

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdles winner hasn't distinguished himself in three starts over fences; not a bad run on the Flat at Dundalk when last seen; makes handicap chase debut.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Brother and half-brother were Stakes winners here and every likelihood that he'll improve on eyecatching debut third at Killarney (winner was Listed-placed next time); sets the bar high.
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8th

4

(4)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Navan

Gimmie Shelter

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

10/1

4th

8

(7)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 66y

18:55 Roscommon

Gimmie Shelter

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent on inner

3/1

3rd

2

(4)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

Gimmie Shelter

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, led narrowly after 1f, joined after 3f, pushed along from over 2f out, headed when edged left and ridden under 2f out, no extra final 110yds, lost second final strides

Evs

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25s, fair start when beaten 5l at Galway (third won back there later in the week); every chance of being in the first three.
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4th

5

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Man Of Eden

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

11/4

5th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Man Of Eden

8st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Just one win from 14 starts but he's been placed in his last four handicaps and didn't get much luck in a Racing League event at Windsor (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; on same mark as for that close third and he's respected.

100/30

3rd

1

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:30 Windsor

Man Of Eden

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear of midfield

7/2

Form: 9

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Second in a 7f barrier trial here before well beaten on debut at the Curragh where he hung badly left; will need more experience.
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9

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Pigeon House

11st 1lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Changed hands in March after winning a claimer; only four ran when a half-length runner-up here a month ago; opposable at this level.

40/1

2nd

1

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

20:01 Market Rasen

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Made all, winning unchallenged in a Catterick claimer (2m, good) in March, changing hands for £12,000; failed to beat a rival on the Flat at Southwell (1m3f) on first start for this trainer the following month, and pulled up on chase debut next time; returning to hurdles is a sensible move.

8/1

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Can do too much in front but no alarms when making all in a Catterick claiming hurdle for Jennie Candlish in March (1m7f, good); out of a half-sister to a minor chase winner, but not bred for this job otherwise.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Teofilo colt cost 47,000gns as a foal; half-brother to two winners over this trip; finished behind Pigeon House in a 7f barrier trial here last month.
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4th

4

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Matt Connor

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose performer; has won three of his last five races, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran before finishing in mid-division in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; best Flat form at around 1m2f.

9/2

12th

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Matt Connor

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player.

10/1

1st

10

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Matt Connor

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose winner scored over hurdles at Naas when last seen; won twice on the Flat over 1m2f in 2023; lost his form in this sphere last year but jockey booking takes the eye and considered.

11/4

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won a barrier trial here last month; beaten 8l on debut over 7f at Down Royal; plenty to find.
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8th

10

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Tipperary

Claycastle

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in rear

33/1

15th

13

(15)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Gowran Park

Claycastle

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

midfield

20/1

13th

5

(14)

21st Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Naas

Claycastle

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

led, headed after 1f, prominent until ridden and weakened quickly 2f out, eased inside final furlong

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded; made 12,000Euros at the Breeze-Ups; half-brother to French 1m winner; best watched.
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10th

3

(11)

31st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Holy Scat Passion

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: James McAuley

always towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

7th

7

(3)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:10 Bellewstown

Holy Scat Passion

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: James McAuley

in rear throughout, ridden and no impression from under 3f out

33/1

8th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

Holy Scat Passion

9st 7lb

J: Jake Coen

T: James McAuley

slowly into stride, pushed along briefly, in rear throughout, became detached when pushed along after 3f, reminders and no impression from under 4f out

100/1

100/1

Form: 775

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in all three starts over trips from 5.5f to 1m; big outsider; visored.
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9th

7

(3)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

My Beautiful Boy

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: H Rogers

took keen hold, briefly led, headed but prominent after 1f, pressed leaders when pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €103.30
Straight Forecast €107.36
Trifecta €171.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gimmie Shelter

RP Ratings (IRE):

Gimmie Shelter

POSTDATA:

Gimmie Shelter

The Irish Sun:

Gimmie Shelter