September 20 / 13.25 Listowel

13.25

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
11 (3)
Tiverton

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.60
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expert Eye colt made very promising debut when second to a smart sort in Curragh maiden on Derby weekend over this trip before turned over at odds-on at Galway on soft ground, having had every chance; return to better ground to suit and yard in much better form at present; big player.
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4th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Listowel

Tiverton

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, lost third inside final 110yds

5/2

7th

5

(7)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tiverton

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D K Weld

Odds-on 7f Listowel maiden winner last autumn, atoning for Galway defeat; appears well held by Cairo on Killavullan Stakes form, though soft ground may have been a factor in his tame showing; cheekpieces worn then are left off now.

13/2

1st

11

(3)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

13:25 Listowel

Tiverton

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

raced in second, pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden when faced strong challenge over 1f out, kept on well inside final 110yds

13/8

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 54

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 925,000gns Frankel half-brother to US Grade 2 scorer Mrs Sippy; green but showed definite debut promise at the Curragh last month and 9 days later still looked a work in progress at Roscommon, under pressure from early on and running lazily before staying on strongly in the closing stages when a never-nearer fourth; tongue tie persisted with; more needed.
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2nd

1

(5)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

13:25 Listowel

Boy Scout

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, pushed along briefly, in touch with leaders when pushed along before halfway, keeping on when ridden on inner over 1f out, ran on and went second inside final 110yds

7/2

4th

2

(3)

15th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 80y

18:00 Roscommon

Boy Scout

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

raced lazily, held up in midfield, nudged along after 3f, reminders towards rear halfway, ridden 2f out, still plenty to do 1f out, kept on strongly final 110yds, went fourth towards finish

9/4

5th

2

(3)

6th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Boy Scout

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

took keen hold, towards rear of midfield and in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ran green and edged left 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, never near to challenge, promising

100/30

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 64

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really threatened on two starts, showing a bit more at the Curragh last time when not knocked about; should have more to offer and eligible for a mark after this.
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7

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Pearl Of Australia

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a maiden over this trip for Noel Meade over two years ago; well held in a handicap for Chris Timmons and drops into a claimer on yard debut.

8/1

6th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Pearl Of Australia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

6th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Pearl Of Australia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 3365

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The most experienced of these, pick of four runs probably Curragh third to a decent type; too keen at Punchestown last month over 1m and tongue tie now added to cheekpieces worn the last twice; return to 7f should suit.
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7th

7

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:30 Leopardstown

Young Ireland

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, no extra and dropped to rear over 1f out

33/1

2nd

6

(4)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Young Ireland

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

soon raced in second

25/1

6th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Young Ireland

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Won his maiden on testing ground and second in a Roscommon Listed since; well exposed though and others look much more likely.

20/1

Form: 04

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on second start when close to much of pace in finishing fair fourth at Cork over 5f; keen then so will need to settle better to see out this longer trip; more likely one for a nursery.
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7th

4

(9)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gustav Ucicky

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gay Kelleway

Off the mark in a 5.5f Bath handicap in June (firm) during a short tenure with Mick Appleby, and almost cashed in his lower mark on synthetics at Kempton latest (6f; stable debut), but mixed messages previously as to whether he truly stays 7f; jockey rode first double on Monday night.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Gustav Ucicky

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

Ex-Irish 3yo who won one of his three runs for Mick Appleby, a fast-ground Bath handicap over their extended 5f; best form is on turf but a lower AW rating heightens interest on stable debut (bought for 10,000gns).

5/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Gustav Ucicky

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Off the mark at the 12th attempt (second for this yard) when keeping on well to win a 5.5f handicap at Bath last week; has form over this longer trip but he'll need further progress if he's to defy a 6lb penalty.

3/1

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation colt was plenty green on last month's Curragh debut when well held; all the better for that experience and interesting jockey booking.
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9th

3

(5)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Galway

Sarlaochra

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Ran twice at Listowel showing just about enough to suggest he might be competitive now; respected stable does not often have juvenile winners these days, but chance should not be discounted.

10/1

5th

5

(12)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Listowel

Sarlaochra

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

in touch with leaders, prominent on outer halfway, made challenge when pushed along from 2f out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened 1f out, lost fourth inside final 110yds

22/1

6th

9

(13)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

13:25 Listowel

Sarlaochra

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

held up in behind leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quality Road colt is fourth foal of a 1m1f Group 2 winner (RPR 110), herself a sister to Derby winner Serpentine, from family of classic winners Dylan Thomas and Homecoming Queen; market likely best guide on debut.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Mohawk Chief

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won a maiden at Market Rasen in July and a novice at Hexham the following month over around 2m4f but form has dipped since handicapping on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces on this drop in distance and he needs to be taken seriously in this low grade.

5/2

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Mohawk Chief

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won a maiden at Market Rasen in July and a novice at Hexham the following month over around 2m4f but form has dipped since handicapping on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces on this drop in distance and he needs to be taken seriously in this low grade.

5/2

5

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 3

16:20 Hexham

Mohawk Chief

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

In good form in the summer, winning over 2m4f at Market Rasen and here; only fourth of five at Newton Abbot last time but ran respectably on the figures; shapes as if he'll be suited by this step up in trip; respected.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Churchill cost 16,000Euros as a yearling; half-brother to 6 winners inc Thewayiam (6f-8.5f inc at 2/US Grade 3; RPR 106), Lady Heidi (1m 2yo Listed; 97), Watercourse (7f-1m2f GB/HK; 91); unraced dam half-sister to Grand Criterium/Dante winner Tenby; newcomer likely best watched.
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5th

13

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Sneddy Eddie

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Winning miler allayed stamina concerns when winning over 2m6f at Downpatrick; first go at 3m now.

5/1

1st

5

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

Sneddy Eddie

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Winning miler has been around the houses; best run in three handicap hurdle starts was 6l fifth at Wexford on stable debut; not as good twice since and query over his stamina for this far.

5/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo Gold brother to 1m AW winner Sister Bridget (RPR 93) dam placed 7f-1m at 2yrs (77) out of half-sister to US 8.5f-1m1f Gr 3 turf winner Optimizer; unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
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12th

6

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Genuine Jim

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over 1m at Cork early last season; ended the campaign with a respectable run at the Curragh; three poor runs this term; needs to show signs of a return to form.

16/1

13th

16

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Genuine Jim

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over this trip at Cork last season; two runs this season poor and ideally wants it softer so opposable.

16/1

10th
7 (11)
Rhythm King

66/1

Form: 90

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show when well held both starts, including at Punchestown last week; best watched for now.
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16th

12

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

One of his five wins came over 7f at this track in 2024; lost his form at the end of last year, and this trip is new; encouraging display when sixth of 17 (Dark Summit, eighth) over a shorter trip here on Tuesday.

10/1

11th
13 (9)
Jackie Brown

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never counted after slow start on Down Royal debut in June; back from a break and upped in trip; best watched.
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7th

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Jackie Brown

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Close second in Nottingham classified (5f, good to firm) in July and won a classified here (5.7f, firm) a fortnight later; held in sixth in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time but had to wait for a clear run and the return to a shorter trip may be a positive; in calculations.

5/1

6th

8

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Jackie Brown

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Experienced ex-Irish mare who was second at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July on third start for Adrian Wintle and won by a nose and the same in a nine-runner classified at Bath (5.7f, firm) on latest, leading from Symbol Of Hope on the post and with Sisters In The Sky grabbing third; considered in this handicap, particularly as going back to 6f may well help.

5/1

1st

3

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Jackie Brown

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish mare who went close in this grade at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, on her third start for Adrian Wintle, and ought to be better suited by this longer trip; likely contender.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester half-brother to French 1m/1m1f winner Improvising (RPR 72) dam German 1m 2yo/Austrian 1m3f (Austrian Derby) winner (88), half-sister to Italian/German 1m2f Group 3 winner Magic Artist; newcomer likely best watched from a wide draw.
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12th

5

(12)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

13:25 Listowel

Ormsby

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

slowly into stride, in rear throughout

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt a 45,000Euros yearling and 52,000Euros breeze-up buy; half-brother to French 6.5f AW winner Astonisher (RPR 68); dam French Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (85), half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Cala Tarida; some promise on Naas debut, outpaced at crucial stage then staying on again over 6f; extra furlong here should suit.
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11th

5

(15)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Started the season brightly when fifth at Cork, just in front of today's rival Metamorpheus; form of that race well advertised by fourth-placed Deuteronomy; had a valid excuse at Gowran a month ago, since he stumbled badly in the early stages.

8/1

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

Non-runners

Rochester Mike

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €3.70
Straight Forecast €3.00
Trifecta €35.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Young Ireland

SPOTLIGHT:

Tiverton

The Irish Sun:

Boy Scout

POSTDATA:

Young Ireland

RP Ratings (IRE):

Tiverton