August 25 / 14.25 Navan

14.25

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12394.96
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
8 (10)
Sioux Spirit

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 43

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two promising runs; showed plenty of speed when third at the Curragh 12 days ago; stiff 5f should suit and has a fighting chance of confirming Curragh form with Jer Batt and Pop Star.
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7th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

15:25 Navan

Sioux Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Uneven form since 6f Naas win in June; behind a few of these at the Curragh 11 days ago following creditable mid-field run in the Bold Lad at the same venue.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Sioux Spirit

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: K J Condon

raced far side, towards rear of midfield

16/1

9th

23

(19)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Sioux Spirit

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Uneven form since Naas win in June, disadvantaged by being 4lb out of the handicap.

25/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite over 6f at the Curragh on debut; needs to reverse form with Sioux Spirit and Jer Batt, but that is not out of the question given the outstanding form of the stable's powerful juvenile squad.
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1st

3

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his seven runs since December.

14/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his six runs since December.

33/1

12th

17

(16)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well treated if proving resurgent but otherwise looks far from solid on his form for current yard, most recently always towards the rear in C&D contest last weekend.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Excellent effort when fifth at a big price on debut at the Curragh; looks held by Sioux Spirit (third) and perhaps not guaranteed to uphold form with Pop Star (seventh), but still capable of holding his own.
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3rd

2

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.

7/1

7th

12

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David & Nicola Barron

A losing sequence is mounting but he has a win and a third from just two attempts over C&D, and the latter was first time out last season; 7lb lower here and he's of obvious interest if cherry ripe after 161 days off (has had wind surgery); one of two very plausible candidates for the Barrons.

11/2

11

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Close second in this race 12 months ago (Oisin Murphy on board) when rated 4lb higher; knocking at the door this season and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 420

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bucked alarmingly in early stages when showing ability in two outings in April; 3l runner-up to unbeaten Albany Stakes/Debutante winner Meditate at the Curragh on her second start; too keen in a valuable 6f event at Naas after a break; clearly has plenty of ability but temperament a concern.
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6th

4

(3)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

18:30 Nottingham

Drunk In Love

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

taken down early, soon bucked repeatedly and unrideable, pulled up over 4f out

5/1

4th

7

(5)

25th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Navan

Drunk In Love

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

prominent, pushed along disputing third under 2f out, ridden 1f out, no extra final 110yds

4/1

22th

18

(20)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Drunk In Love

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: M D O’Callaghan

keen to post, took keen hold, prominent towards near side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3643 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has reached the first four in three of his four races; fair chance he can do the same now following third placing at this venue last month.
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5th

1

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Hasn't won for three years and only had two outings last term; fair fourth in race featuring several of these at Navan (6f) in March and kept on well from long way back (missed break) when third over 5f there last weekend; likely to be strong at the finish, but the break will be crucial from gate one.

5/1

3rd

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Polar Bear

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

On a losing run since April 2023; however, put up a sound effort here over 6f here (sft) on return off this mark; handles better ground so if improving from that has a chance.

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 146 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Did well despite running green on debut at Dundalk in April; formerly with Ken Condon, whose runner Sioux Spirit appears to set the standard here.
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5th

4

(3)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carlotta

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Placed twice on the AW, including when a close third of eight in a C&D maiden on her penultimate start, but beaten a very long way at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) six days ago (Megan Moon second); others are much more persuasive.

25/1

8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Carlotta

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

pressed leader

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carlotta

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, made strong challenge inside final furlong, held towards finish

4/5

Form: 05

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced colt appears considerably inferior to his stablemate Carlotta; can be ruled out.
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9th

3

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Productive front-runner whose largely consistent record for current yard features four wins, including twice over C&D, and four placed efforts; out of the money last time but may rebound.

11/2

6th

8

(4)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

He has made giant strides for this yard, winning four handicaps since August (two over C&D); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts but Alondra scooted past him here 24 days ago and he will need to raise his game a level to resume winning ways.

6/1

3rd

4

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner who brings good stats, being 4-9 for current yard and 2-4 over C&D; set a fast pace but nearly made all at Lingfield most recently; remains in form and enters calculations.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away on debut in 6f Curragh maiden; held by Sioux Spirit and other members of this field on that basis.
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1st

11

(11)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Hard to predict and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month, but he may have needed that run and he won this race (firm) off 3lb higher last year; should get a good pace to aim at and he needs a close look in the market.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Completed a double off 2lb higher over C&D (firm) last May but he's not hit the same level in five runs since; has bit to prove after 171 days off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; visor is removed and cheekpieces are reapplied.

8/1

2

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dappled Light

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner a year ago and scored twice over 1m on turf (good/firm) in May; back off last winning mark and respected given he is proven under the conditions; first-time visor given a go.

12/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a French juvenile winner; dam won over 6f at two; stable better known for jumpers.
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7th

6

(2)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Seven Chakra

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Well beaten on all five starts, including handicaps the last twice; needs to be an entirely different proposition now in headgear.

33/1

8th

7

(5)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Seven Chakra

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

2

(13)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Seven Chakra

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Well beaten in two Irish starts and again for her new yard (best known for older horses) a fortnight ago; half-sister La Mezcla won two on Polytrack in France but it's hard to find any other positives from stall 13.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Ventura Ocean who was a three-time winner for Richard Fahey; may need this.
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1st

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago; best run for some time when placed in Sligo handicap early this month off basement mark of 40; plenty on at the weights against most of her rivals here.

16/1

3rd

14

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago, but she was twice second at that track last year after finishing fourth (missed break) in this; lacks a recent run this time around.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole career win came at Down Royal over 5f in the summer of 2023; has a good bit to find on recent form.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.40
Straight Forecast €7.01
Trifecta €9.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sioux Spirit

RP Ratings (IRE):

Carlotta

POSTDATA:

Sioux Spirit

The Irish Sun:

Sioux Spirit