September 22 / 13.25 Listowel

13.25

Good

Buckley Agri New Holland Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £8180.67
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Buckley Agri New Holland Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier Hollow colt who fetched 130,000gns as a 2yo; half-brother to German 9.5f winner Lonia; dam German 1m/French 1m3f winner, half-sister to German Derby winner Lucky Speed; top team can often ready one for debut and worth a market check.
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16th

1

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Lark In The Mornin

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates.

14/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Lark In The Mornin

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner on Flat debut here in 2022 over a mile; best known for winning 2024 Fred Winter at Cheltenham (2m, heavy); poor in runs following that until a close third here back on Flat in June (1m5f, good) when Sorrentino finished in front by a neck; won amateur race at Bellewstown latest (1m4f, good); leading contender who likes it here.

9/2

3

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:17 Bellewstown

Lark In The Mornin

11st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A 128-rated hurdler whose wins include last year's Fred Winter at Cheltenham; not so good this past season but solid run back on the Flat at Listowel (won 2yo maiden there) when making most in finishing close third in 1m6f amateur contest on good; easier task here and looks the one to beat.

1/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Muhaarar gelding beaten roughly 3l on debut at Punchestown, 66s, nine days ago (1m, good to yielding); should improve plenty for the experience for trainer with good record at this meeting; on the shortlist.
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2nd

10

(7)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Immutable

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Maiden hurdle and three-time Flat winner; found 1m2f inadequate on seasonal debut; extra couple of furlongs here should help.

12/1

9th

11

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Immutable

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Joseph G Murphy

Maiden hurdle and three-time Flat winner; two tame efforts hurdling in the winter but ended last season with a fair fifth of 16 at Leopardstown over 1m4f off current mark; handles the mud; respected.

14/1

3rd
15 (4)
Nyota

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 07

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on Curragh debut with decent showing at Leopardstown 63 days ago (7f, good); should improve again but others make more appeal.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Awtaad who cost £20,000 as a yearling; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 65), closely related to useful 1m4f/1m5f Flat/2m hurdle winner Swnymor out of 1m3f winning half-sister to 1m3f Group 3 winner/good broodmare Pearl Banks; interesting newcomer and merits respect from these quarters; gelded for debut; check market.
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5th

8

(12)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

14:00 Gowran Park

One Of These Days

9st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

16/1

4th

3

(8)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Listowel

One Of These Days

9st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

prominent early, midfield when nudged along 2f out, headway and keeping on when ridden over 1f out, went fourth inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

8/1

22/1

Form: 8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation colt who fetched 55,000Euros at the Goresbridge Breeze-Ups in May; beaten roughly 10l on debut at the Curragh (6f, good) and built on that with a decent showing here on Tuesday when sixth (7f); should improve again.
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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

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Dragon Pulse; brother to 7f 2yo winner Dragon Role (RPR 76), half-brother to 5f-1m winner Wolfofbaggotstreet (Ire 2yo/HK; 94); dam 2m winner (69), closely related to 5f 2yo winner Saburo; yard 0-62 in maidens and best watched on that evidence.
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4th

5

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Ifitwasme

11st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won this last year by 12l off a mark of 95, beating Targa Flavio and also scored on the Flat here in June; poor Flat run since but likely to be ripe for his double bid and a big player even off 12lb higher.

5/1

4

(10)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Ifitwasme

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: E McNamara

Won on the Flat over 1m4f at Tipperary last year and over hurdles at Listowel; raised 10lb for winning well on the Flat over 2m at the latter track last time; this trip is fine and a player.

4/1

15

(13)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Ifitwasme

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: E McNamara

Wide-margin handicap hurdle winner here last September, tailed off on Flat on next start; trainer also runs Say It So.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camacho colt who cost 16,000Euros as a foal and £35,000 as a yearling; dam unraced half-sister to 11.7f/1m4f Listed winner Red Stars and useful 1m winner Laelaps; looks yard's third string on jockey bookings and likely best watched on debut.
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2nd

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Vampire Slayer

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid.

14/1

3rd

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Vampire Slayer

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again.

100/30

1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Vampire Slayer

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Dawn Approach; green when beaten 13l on debut at Naas seven days ago; should be sharper but this might have come a little too soon; unlikely to feature.
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7th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Spangle

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Won a Down Royal maiden and Naas h'cap over this trip before another fine run at the latter course; below form last time when 5lb out of the handicap but capable of a good run if handling this surface.

11/1

18th

22

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Golden Spangle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield

16/1

2nd

10

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Naas

Golden Spangle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, headway and challenging 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well but no match for winner

11/2

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Yashin (1m2f.1m4f; RPR 98) and Jack Daniel (7f; 74); dam unraced half-sister to 6f-7f winner Samoot out of 7f Group 3 winning half-sister to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Mustadeem; good draw and gelded for debut; watched at best.
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12th

14

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Samhradh

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Andrew Slattery

Mild promise early in the season; weak form on his last three starts; now rated a lowly 38.

50/1

10th
11 (3)
Plus Vite

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 7 winners including Zeyran (1m; RPR 88), Laurelita (7f 2yo 83; dam Group 2 winner Fev Rover), Mandy Layla (5f-6f inc 2yo/AW; 81) and Faery Song; interesting if supported but perhaps best watched on debut.
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13th

15

(1)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Plus Vite

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: E J O’Grady

prominent, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

10th

11

(3)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:25 Listowel

Plus Vite

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: E J O’Grady

dwelt start, always towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Ruler Of The World is a half-sister to two winners in Italy; unraced dam closely related to Irish 6f 2yo and UAE 1m AW Listed winner Golden Arrow; best watched on debut.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Ruler Of The River

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Won twice over hurdles, including from a mark of 77 at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last September; low-key in points since joining Tom Fife, failing to beat a single rival at Hornby Castle and Witton Castle; most unlikely candidate.

40/1

7th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:21 Market Rasen

Ruler Of The River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on best for a successful stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) with this headgear combination back on; raised a fair 5lb and gives the impression that he'll stay this far.

2/1

9

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Ruler Of The River

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat maiden who is 1-12 over hurdles and was third off 3lb higher on her final jumps run in June (2m4f, good); could go well on first run for Fergal O'Brien with a tongue-tie/cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 63

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to Group 1 winners Discoveries and Alpha Centurai; improved plenty from his debut run with a good showing at Galway 16 days ago when 2l third behind a smart prospect (1m0.5f, soft); likely to appreciate better ground and should improve again; can go close.
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20th

24

(23)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Simpsons Paradox

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Without a win since 2023 and so signs of ending the drought on the Flat or over hurdles in 2025; beaten 5l on the AW last time out; others appeal more.

12/1

7th

6

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Simpsons Paradox

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Dual-purpose; 1-17 on the Flat; 0-4 over hurdles; pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse when last seen; AW debut; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of National Defense; ran well in a messy race on debut at Galway where not much went right; should improve for that and McDonagh has stayed loyal; big player.
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8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Tamayuz; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 69), half-sister to 7f winner Hazmiyra out of Group-placed 1m2f winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 (Derby) winner Harzand; yard enjoying good run of form, so not dismissed; worth a market check.
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7th

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; three-time winner here, the latest over C&D in December off 48; didn't get the best of runs when unplaced here in February (5f) and raced wide when weakened into ninth of 11 last time (6f); can do better.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

In good form here in recent months; did not get the best of runs when unplaced three weeks ago; Bold Optimist and Inishmot Prince in front of her then; previously second to Masked Angel.

8/1

6th

10

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Added to her two 6f wins here when taking a C&D handicap last time by a neck; up 5lb for that win, and has never won from a mark this high; should give a good account of herself all the same; declared for the 2.08 here on Wednesday.

6/1

Form: 63

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from her debut with a good showing at Roscommon 38 days ago (7.5f, good); going the right way but will need to improve further to get into the frame here.
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8

(9)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Grange Lady

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

Ran okay a couple of times at two; bit keen when fifth to Autocrat over extended 1m2f here and returns from two-month break; Aga Khan blood on dam-side so might stay.

15/2

5th

8

(2)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Grange Lady

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Showed some ability in turf maidens in the second half of last season; Finished only one length behind the much shorter-priced Monophonic when seventh of 11 here a fortnight ago.

8/1

7th

6

(6)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Grange Lady

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

AW debutante showed some ability in turf maidens in second half of last season; market likely best guide as to her readiness here (one of two Meade runners).

12/1

Non-runners

Simpson's Paradox, Mount King, Hasiyna, Grange Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €4.80
Straight Forecast €3.37
Trifecta €27.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Simpson's Paradox

POSTDATA:

Immutable

The Irish Sun:

Mount King

RP Ratings (IRE):

Simpson's Paradox