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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13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Sneddy Eddie

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Three-time Flat winner has been beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps; hood added

200/1

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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22th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over C&D; should be better for his run here on the opening day; appears well held by Lough Leane, but should not be ruled out with Nicola Burns taking the mount in preference to Deuteronomy who gave her three wins last season

10/1

19th

12

(21)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Two-time winner on soft including here over 7f; has gone well fresh, will handle the ground but remains 4lb above last winning mark; place claims.

10/1

12

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft ground; flopped when favourite for the race won by Syzgy here last time; should not be discounted with a talented apprentice aboard for her father.

14/1

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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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

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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9th

10

(9)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Jackie Brown

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

High draw was not ideal in the race won by Winemaker just over a fortnight ago; third on two occasions here in November/December; has done the majority of her racing at 6f, but was second here the last time she tried this trip in 2024.

6/1

12

(16)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Jackie Brown

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: A J Martin

Dual winner at this trip but never that involved in her last three races, the latest at Cork when behind Hastily; has to raise her game.

20/1

11

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Jackie Brown

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

Never threatened at Fairyhouse last time, capable of much better than that; both wins have been gained over 6f.

12/1

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