October 17 / 12.45 Curragh

12.45

Yielding

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Div I)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 35

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten 1l on Tipperary debut in a race that has worked out nicely before 7l Listed defeat at Deauville when fifth of six having missed many lengths at the start; that's another piece of form that has worked out and likely to be a major player back down in class here.
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6

(3)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:10 Naas

Cap Saint Martin

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only a length off Lambourn on his debut and later won a 1m maiden at the Curragh; beaten about 7l in his two races this season (the latest a handicap) but has been gelded and could come good again at some point.

6/1

9th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Cap Saint Martin

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Curragh maiden winner last autumn had an underwhelming seasonal return in 1m2f Roscommon median auction contest last month (winner Arouet runs in Listed race on this card) but was eased once chance had gone; slight drop in trip could suit and unwise to rule out on handicap debut.

13/2

9th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Cap Saint Martin

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Curragh maiden winner last autumn had an underwhelming seasonal return in 1m2f Roscommon median auction contest last month (winner Arouet runs in Listed race on this card) but was eased once chance had gone; slight drop in trip could suit and unwise to rule out on handicap debut.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: —

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Only 12-1 for her debut here but was well held; step up in trip might help but others hold more obvious claims.
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4

(6)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

14:42 Leopardstown

Iron Fist

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden/handicap winner last season at 1m and 1m1f (both on soft); mixed form this campaign until career-best last month when chasing home an all-the-way winner in Listowel Listed (yielding), despite having raced keenly and running wide on a bend; more needed.

10/1

2nd

3

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Iron Fist

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden/handicap winner last season at 1m and 1m1f (both on soft); mixed this campaign and was only midfield in a Curragh handicap nine days ago.

25/1

11th

11

(19)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Iron Fist

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Mixed form this season; best effort when third to Perry Mason over C&D in May; needs to step up on the form of last month's AW run.

20/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut here just 18 days ago, sticking to his task well at odds of 80-1 having missed the break; ought to improve if he handles the more testing ground this time.
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7

(7)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 63y

17:45 Roscommon

Vorfreude

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Plenty of promise in maidens before making winning handicap debut in quite valuable 1m5f Down Royal event in June, finding plenty for pressure (good); found Listed company a bit tough on latest but definite prospects back in grade here albeit trip possibly on the short side.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Vorfreude

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Plenty of promise in maidens before making winning handicap debut in quite valuable 1m5f Down Royal handicap in June, finding plenty for pressure (good); improving type for whom a stamina test suits but needs to step up a level here.

15/2

Form: 080

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough at big prices in three maidens so far.
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7th

6

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

13:35 Roscommon

Pallatine Hills

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Rated 75 at his best on the Flat; beaten a length in a Curragh handicap this year his best effort when the stable were out of form; interesting on his hurdles bow.

12/1

10th

3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Pallatine Hills

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed only once from 14 starts; prominent for a long way when fifth over 1m at the Curragh last time.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Almanzor filly; cost 14,000euros as a foal and 52,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to four winners including Nibbling (1m2f-1m3f; RPR 99), Tao Te Ching (1m6f; 81) and Britzka (2m hurdle); dam 1m2f AW winner (85); yard 5-36 with 2yos on turf this term and worth a market check.
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13th

12

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Alba Chiara

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Sole win came in this race last year; a fine effort over a shorter trip here next time; however, has been well below her best in four runs this term.

8/1

4th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

Alba Chiara

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Sole win came here in last year's Ulster Cesarewitch over 2m2f; a fine effort over this trip back here next time; however, has been well below her best in three runs this term; has to rebound; tongue-tie added.

7/2

10th

12

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Alba Chiara

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

She's struggled on both starts this season and a major turnaround is needed; she was progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and has travelled from Northern Ireland to race today; one to watch in the betting.

25/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (11)
Paddydaddy

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
33s over 7f on debut here and was beaten roughly 7l; should be better for the run and potential improver up in trip here.
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8

(19)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Paddydaddy

9st 3lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: A Oliver

Went close over this far at Down Royal in June and probably similar form in a maiden last time; possible.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Paddydaddy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

No impact in maidens but strung together three decent handicap efforts including a 0.5l second at Down Royal (10.5f, good) off 62 on penultimate; below par at Navan off revised mark latest; more needed back in a maiden.

11/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Elzaam gelding; half-brother to winners Mutadaawel (1m including AW; RPR 86), Reveiller (5f 2yo; 85) and Autumn Angel (5.7f-7f; 70); dam Listed-placed 6f AW winner (100); runner-up in a barrier trial at Dundalk in July and stayed on like this trip would suit; market probably best guide.
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13th

1

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Cumberland River

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

A 3yo tackling his elders when coming from off the pace to win over C&D last Christmas (heavy); fortnight later reportedly never travelled in first-time cheekpieces when well held at Navan; back from nine-month absence with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

3

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:05 Punchestown

Cumberland River

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran once at two; tailed off on hurdles debut at Killarney; much better when fourth at Gowran ten days ago, but will need to show further improvement.

10/1

4

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 60y

13:20 Gowran Park

Cumberland River

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole Flat start at the Curragh last year was not devoid of promise but the same can't be said of his Killarney hurdles debut, where he finished tailed off (Whats New booked for second in that race before falling); Kennedy jumps ship now.

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 6l in a 7f maiden here last month when 125-1; extra furlong should suit but different ground this time.
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14

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Clementines Dream

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: M C Grassick

Fair run on first of two starts last year; off since April; headgear added; hard to assess, others have more compelling claims.

20/1

14

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Clementines Dream

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: M C Grassick

Fair run on first of two starts last year; off since April; headgear added; hard to assess, others have more compelling claims.

20/1

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held in a barrier trial at Leopardstown in August and likely best watched.
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6th

3

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Launch Time

10st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Won a pair of Leopardstown handicaps this year over 1m and 7f; travelled notably well when runner-up at Bellewstown on latest, giving way inside the final furlong; has the speed for 6f; should go well again under Keane.

11/4

2nd

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Launch Time

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Won a pair of Leopardstown handicaps this year over 1m and 7f, the latter occasion in a first-time visor; didn't run badly off this mark at Cork last time; notable jockey booking and this represents a drop in class.

100/30

7th

1

(14)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Launch Time

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Two wins have come at Leopardstown, latest eight days ago in first-time visor when defeating Jazzit by 0.5l; 4lb rise fair and is a winner over this trip so stepping back up in distance may bring about further improvement; leading player.

7/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Churchill colt; half-brother to three winners including Haziya (Listed-placed 1m; RPR 102); dam 7f winner (81), half-sister to Derby/Irish Derby winner Harzand and 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Harasiya; plenty to like about his pedigree and market likely to be revealing.
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7th

9

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Habari

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-4 in Ireland and 0-4 in Britain, with no worthwhile form in the latter; moves up from 8.5f for this second start in 2026 (first since April).

50/1

8th

2

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Habari

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Seven-race maiden whose form has dipped sharply for current yard and who lacks recent practice (absent since last August); best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

20/1

7th

6

(8)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habari

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Signs of ability on Polytrack in Ireland but he's finished tailed off at big prices in two handicaps (6f/7f) for current yard; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held 66-1 shot on 6f Naas debut; dam's side of his pedigree suggests the new trip will suit but best watched for now.
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11th

12

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Maiden after 27 starts can't be fancied from 9lb out of the handicap.

50/1

12th

2

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Romantic War

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Modest maiden rated just 30; impossible to fancy in a race of this nature.

150/1

12th

15

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J G Murray

Placed in a couple of 7f/1m handicaps last October on soft/heavy off basement mark; labouring this season and impossible to fancy on recent showings; last of nine in a claimer at Ballinrobe on Monday.

33/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds in a couple of starts so far.
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1st

1

(5)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Ffos Las

Wellwhatshappenin

11st 5lb

J: Miss Louise Chance

T: David Flood

7f AW winner in Ireland; second run for this yard when narrowly denied by earlier-race contender King Of The Dance over 1m here on Monday (soft; first-time tongue-tie); this longer trip is worth a shot.

11/10

2nd

2

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ffos Las

Wellwhatshappenin

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: David Flood

Ex-Irish 4yo; unable to justify favouritism but still ran quite well when fourth on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) a week ago; not sure to be suited by this switch to slow turf but sports a new tongue-tie and it will be interesting to see whether his supporters wade in again.

4/1

4th

6

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Wellwhatshappenin

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: David Flood

Ended last year with a win and two placed efforts on AW at Dundalk (7f/1m); well handicapped on that form but he's been out of sorts in three runs this season and has something to prove for new yard.

12/1

100/1

Form: —

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut over 7f here last month when 125-1; up in trip and probably best watched.
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9th

11

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:50 Down Royal

Folk Warrior

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: J A Nash

Maiden under both codes; latest Navan sixth over 1m6f wasn't too bad a run and now tries cheekpieces.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.70
Straight Forecast €10.10
Trifecta €54.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Clementines Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Cap Saint Martin

The Irish Sun:

Vorfreude

POSTDATA:

Clementines Dream

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cap Saint Martin