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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4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

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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17th

5

(17)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Polar Bear

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Thed last of his two wins came at Bellewstown in 2023; some decent runs in defeat this year but was poor at Fairyhouse last time and has to rebound.

16/1

15th

2

(20)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three years since last win; running well this term but slow starts are killing him; wide draw not bad thing in that respect, because he can run home down the outer.

8/1

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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5th

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield

Sams Xpress

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four wins on the AW since finishing second in a classified at Yarmouth last summer (0-10 on turf) and he is 26lb higher than that day; would be a surprise winner back from a few months off.

12/1

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

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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2nd

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Dappled Light

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Picked up a couple of Class 6 events at Bath this summer and he wasn't beaten far in his hat-trick bid at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) 16 days ago; another 2lb higher today but this C&D winner should give it another good go.

3/1

2nd

1

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Dappled Light

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Three-time Bath winner who has a win and a second to his name in two runs here (both 1m); adaptable regarding tactics but hasn't run over 7f since his 3yo days in Ireland and he's drawn widest back up to a career-high mark; wouldn't want much rain.

2/1

1st

3

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 1m handicaps last May, including here, and back on the scoresheet in a C&D handicap three weeks ago (good to firm); that form is already working out well and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him; probably wouldn't want the ground to be worse than good.

11/4

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

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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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6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th

11

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a C&D claimer (good) in May; did well to take a 2l third of eight at Down Royal (5f, soft) last time after being raised 19lb for her claimer win; in great form and she has a chance if it continues.

8/1

3rd

8

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a Fairyhouse claimer (6f, good) last time, beating some much higher rated rivals; only other win came over C&D; up 19lb for her latest win which dampens enthusiasm.

5/1

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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