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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21th

1

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Adelaide River

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

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; made a good start back in Ireland with a pleasing staying-on third in a Group 2 here in May; doubts raised two subsequent runs; late entrant to handicap ranks, 13lb below his career high.

14/1

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

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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6

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Golden Temple

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Won over fences at Kilbeggan before a good second in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at the Galway festival; the race might have come too soon when pulled up at that track four days later; poor on the Flat at Down Royal on next start and down the field in a chase at Listowel last time

12/1

8th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Won over fences at Kilbeggan before a fine Galway hurdles effort; the race might have come too soon when pulled-up at that track four days later but has been poor on the Flat at Down Royal since.

12/1

9th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Golden Temple

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel Meade

In excellent form over jumps before pulled up (made mistakes) on second Galway attempt; 1-19 record on the Flat is a negative.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

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

OR: —

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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4th

2

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Pigeon House

11st 12lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Signed off for Jennie Candlish with 2m hurdling success at Catterick in March; not discredited for current yard with fourth of seven in 2m3f Stratfrord selling handicap last month; may need more here.

8/1

4th

1

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Changed hands in March after winning a claimer; only four ran when a half-length runner-up at Market Rasen before flying too high there in the Summer Hurdle; this is a lot more realistic.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

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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9th

7

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Matt Connor

10st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: J P Dempsey

Won twice last season, incuding heavy-ground win over nearly 2m3f; good fifth in valuable Tribes Handicap Hurdle at Galway, staying on over 2m1f, and worth another try at this trip.

10/1

5th

5

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Matt Connor

11st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose winner was well beaten at Punchestown on his last hurdle run but ran a decent race on the Flat at Tramore since; needs to find more.

22/1

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

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

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

OR: —

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