September 30 / 15.15 Down Royal

15.15

Good To Yielding

Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies’ Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 26y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies’ Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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9/2

Form: 5553

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four solid runs on both good ground and most recently on heavy at Roscommon; place claims in first-time visor.
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10th

4

(1)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Ran well over 1m here a month ago having been last at one point; not had a lot of racing and 7f might be a better fit; respected from the inside stall.

6/1

10th

4

(1)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Ran well over 1m here a month ago having been last at one point; not had a lot of racing and 7f might be a better fit; respected from the inside stall.

6/1

1

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Some creditable runs in maidens over the summer but well below best the last twice when visored, never counting here over inadequate 5f latest; tries 1m for the first time and drops in grade.

8/1

Form: 00

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten both outings; tongue-tie now fitted.
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13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

7th

13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

3rd

13

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden is 0-6 at this venue, standout run when beaten a neck over this trip last winter; plenty to find with Carrickfinn on most recent run.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Master Brewer (7f-1m1f inc 2yo/France/HK; RPR 97), Quiet Times (French 6.5f/7.5f inc 2yo/AW/Listed; 97) and Release Me (French 1m 2yo); dam French 1m1f winner, half-sister to three Listed winners; withdrawal last week at Listowel due to ground (good); market best guide on debut.
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6

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Have I Told You

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Improved with each run last year, finishing the season with a fourth of 14 in a 7f maiden here; perhaps needed the run on seasonal return at Wolverhampton last month when the now reapplied cheekpieces were left off and she finished a well beaten ninth; capable of better.

10/1

9

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have I Told You

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John S O’Donoghue

Improved with each of her three 2yo runs, finishing fourth of 14 in a 7f Dundalk maiden (AW debut) when last seen in November; open to further progress this year but the absence of headgear and the widest draw means she can be taken on today.

10/1

4th

10

(13)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:43 Dundalk (AW)

Have I Told You

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

in touch with leaders, prominent after 1f

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear filly cost 5,000euros as a foal, 4,500euros as a yearling and 1,500euros at the breeze-ups; half-sister to Italian winners Sopran Blakey (7f 2yo, Listed-placed up to 1m4f; RPR 99) and Aristarco (5.5f/7f); dam 5f winner (72); yard's runners respected in these races and worth a market check.
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4

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

Lillian Lietzel

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

Kodi Bear filly cost 5,000euros as a foal, 4,500euros as a yearling and 1,500euros at the breeze-ups; half-sister to Italian winners Sopran Blakey (7f 2yo, Listed-placed up to 1m4f; RPR 99) and Aristarco (5.5f/7f); dam 5f winner (72); yard's runners respected in these races and worth a market check.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield finish on C&D debut early this month mildly encouraging; should come on for that.
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5

(15)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

State Of Joy

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Midfield finish on C&D debut early this month mildly encouraging; should come on for that.

7/1

8th

6

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

State Of Joy

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, soon midfield, no impression inside final furlong

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Footstepsinthesand filly a 20,000euros yearling; third foal; sister to Italian 5f/6f (inc 2yo) winner Capoliveri, half-sister to Italian 7.5f winner Valda; dam maiden (RPR 63) sister to 6f Group 3 winner Coulsty; newcomer from respected source so market check advised.
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8th

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Arctic Steps

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gained second turf win over C&D on penultimate, beating Nouvel Espoir by 0.5l off 4lb lower; disappointed off revised mark at Dundalk latest; return to this track a plus but must prove she can win off this mark.

17/2

9th

8

(6)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Arctic Steps

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has a solid five-race record at this track and returns after winning for a second time on turf at Naas (5f), beating 15 rivals in the process under Patrick McGettigan; has a 6lb rise to deal with, but she's not exposed just yet.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaman filly cost 15,000euros at the breeze-ups; closely related to 5f-1m2f winner La Casa Tarifa (inc 2yo/AW/KSA; RPR 85), half-sister to three winners inc Smoothtalkinrascal (5f-6f inc 2yo; 107) and Cool Vixen (6f 2yo/1m AW; 89); dam 5f 2yo winner (78); seemingly stable second-choice on jockey bookings.
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15th

11

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Brosna Green

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J G Murray

No success in 17 starts, most at Dundalk; first turf run since last August and of limited appeal.

25/1

11th

7

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Green

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Murray

No success in 16 starts, 12 of those at this venue; fair fourth in a 1m fillies' maiden here in January; hard to fancy on the balance of form.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Green

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Winless from 15 starts, 11 of those at this venue; ran well in a weak 1m fillies' maiden here last month when fourth; ran as expected when 100-1 in a claimer last time; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inns Of Court filly fractious before start then never counted on recent Naas debut; probably best watched for now.
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4th

14

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Reponse Finale

9st 1lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Liam Casey

Maiden's best run was when third over 6f at Cork in September, when just behind Sovereign Banter; blew the start from wide draw here last week, late headway up the rail but never threatened; low draw might be more of a hindrance if she does that again.

22/1

8th

15

(19)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Reponse Finale

9st 1lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Liam Casey

0-14 on turf; best handicap run came last September at Cork when a 1.25l third of ten over 6f (yielding); 6lb lower now and had excuses for poor seasonal comeback latest but might prefer easier ground.

28/1

Form: 040

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Much improved on second start at Tipperary early this month over this trip, didn't appear to stay 1m at Listowel last week; cheekpieces now fitted and back in trip with claims in a weak enough contest.
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2nd

5

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

The Mizen Queen

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Much improved on second start when fourth at Tipperary (7.5f, good); regressed in two subsequent starts but she has the rail draw on handicap debut and Colin Keane is booked for the first time; on the shortlist.

9/1

2nd

5

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

The Mizen Queen

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Much improved on second start when fourth at Tipperary (7.5f, good); regressed in two subsequent starts but she has the rail draw on handicap debut and Colin Keane is booked for the first time; on the shortlist.

9/1

9

(7)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

The Mizen Queen

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Much improved on second start at Tipperary early this month over this trip, didn't appear to stay 1m at Listowel last week; cheekpieces now fitted and back in trip with claims in a weak enough contest.

13/2

Form:

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on last month's Curragh debut; drops in class here.
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6th

10

(13)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Akashaa

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Went close from a wide draw over C&D last August; should come on from fair seasonal debut over 1m1f at Leopardstown where she was disputing the lead a furlong down; this is only her fifth start in handicaps.

5/1

6th

9

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Akashaa

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Lacks a recent run but is relatively unexposed; can be given a chance on her second over 1m on AW at Dundalk last August.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only beat one home when 50s for her debut at Galway; best watched for now.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Finally got off the mark at 21st time of asking when seeing off 13 rivals over 1m at Newcastle (AW) under Conor Whiteley nine days ago; should be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

3/1

1st

10

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Still a maiden after 20 starts but she's had two seconds in C&D handicaps this year and was close up when sixth over 7f here (first-time visor) last time; should go well again back up in trip and she's in the mix.

11/2

6th

2

(12)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Stephen Hanlon

Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inns Of Court filly a 4,500euros yearling; half-sister to 1m AW 2yo winner Lafayette Hill (RPR 77); dam placed 5.7f/6f 2yo (65), half-sister to Listed-placed 5f-6f winner Expensive Date; unlikely source of a debut 2yo winner.
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12

(5)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

Inner Fury

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Yvonne Latta

Inns Of Court filly a 4,500euros yearling; half-sister to 1m AW 2yo winner Lafayette Hill (RPR 77); dam placed 5.7f/6f 2yo (65), half-sister to Listed-placed 5f-6f winner Expensive Date; unlikely source of a debut 2yo winner.

33/1

10/1

Form: 09

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cork run a step up on debut effort, not getting home over 1m; drop to 7f to suit and don't rule out.
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14th

14

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Smooth

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Nine-race maiden who has shown nothing of much note in handicaps; hard to fancy.

25/1

8th

11

(10)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Smooth

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Eight-race maiden who has shown nothing of note in handicaps and stamina isn't guaranteed.

25/1

9th

13

(16)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Smooth

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Some promise in her maiden run at Cork last year, but nothing so far of note in handicaps; down 14lb from opening mark but still best watched on seasonal return.

25/1

Form: 03

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten too far on Leopardstown debut before finishing third (to a pair of colts) in Naas claiming maiden, having made much of the running over 1m; drop to 7f should suit and should make a bold bid.
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1st

2

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

17:55 Ballinrobe

Wonderfulwonderful

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose; has won over hurdles and in the first three in five of six runs on turf on the Flat; not beaten far in Listed hurdle at Musselburgh when last seen in January; rated 72 and worth a market check on return in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

5th

6

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:10 Musselburgh

Wonderfulwonderful

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won by 10l on hurdle debut at Killarney (2m1f, good) and made the running before fading into fourth (beaten about 13l) in Listed fillies' hurdle at Newbury (2m, soft) last time; now takes on males but it looked a good race last time and the first-time hood could be a plus; not ruled out.

14/1

1st

10

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:32 Killarney

Wonderfulwonderful

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

The highest rated of these on the Flat with a mark of 76 and ran quite well in all her six races; did come up short when favourite for a 1m2f claimer last time but could have a future over hurdles.

9/2

Non-runners

Cala Bonita, Dowth, Tinnakelly

Selections

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The Irish Sun:

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RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

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