September 26 / 13.30 Down Royal

13.30

Yielding To Soft

Madri Excepcional Maiden

  • Prize money: £5949.58
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Madri Excepcional Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.70
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 923882

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Looks highly unlikely his mark will suffice but is worth it and encouraging he took so well to this place on latest; alarming he seems averse to the stalls after all these runs and not certain to confirm that form with Aurora Nova.
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13th

16

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Gobi Star

8st 10lb

T: James M Barcoe

Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in eight outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence; second reserve.

10th

12

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Gobi Star

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: James M Barcoe

Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in seven outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence.

25/1

16th

13

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Gobi Star

8st 12lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 67-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Filly's best run was when third at 33s over C&D on latest, sticking to the inner and paying the price, passed by Gobi Star; must have a good chance of reversing that form and going well, albeit ground an unknown.
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8th

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Aurora Nova

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three over 5f) on good ground; poor form shown in her last four outings; doesn't look particularly well treated on these terms back in claiming company.

20/1

10th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Aurora Nova

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three at this trip) on good ground; poor form shown in her last three outings but drops into this lower grade for the first time since April 2025, and that resulted in a victory, so don't rule her out.

22/1

14th

12

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third (5f, soft); never counted in two most recent runs at Navan over 6f; opposable.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 64

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Another who looks ill-suited to dropping in trip, she was just ahead of Echoing at Fairyhouse and doubtful she will confirm that form; both runs decent all told.
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8th

12

(17)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Runs well now and again but her last win is a faded memory and stall 17 is no help.

25/1

6th

3

(15)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Greek Flower

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

A couple of respectable runs this season but she's not won for ages and is drawn wide.

25/1

14th

5

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Greek Flower

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

On a losing streak since October 2023; has often run well, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging in three subsequent outings; now back below her last winning mark.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Top sire; only 7-2, despite yard hardly ever having maiden winners, at Tipperary in May; blew the start and evidently has ability despite no show then.
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1st

1

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-9 for this yard and was never better than midfield at Ayr on last month's return from nearly a year off; entitled to be sharper for the outing but would need to see market support to consider on this belated AW debut with a first-time visor added to his regular tongue-tie.

11/2

8th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

0-8 for this yard and he was beaten 10l when sixth of 12 here (1m, heavy; has won on that surface in Ireland) when last seen 343 days ago; could only consider if backed.

9/1

Form: -46360

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Quite consistent and champion jockey booked so may have the pace to cope with reversion to 5f but it looks far from guaranteed; ground-versatile; cheekpieces look a reasonable move but pace is questionable.
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10th

8

(5)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hector Berlioz

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Nine-race maiden ran well over 7f at the Galway Festival but well held since and blinkers now tried.

14/1

12th

9

(33)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hector Berlioz

9st 11lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Ciaran Murphy

raced near side, in touch with leaders, lost ground when shaken up over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out

25/1

5th

3

(5)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:30 Down Royal

Hector Berlioz

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

disputed lead, slight lead going okay over 2f out, pushed along when headed and edged right over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

OUR TIP
6th
7 (1)
Echoing

3/1

Form: 6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Yard had smart maiden winner here not long ago; took the eye in pleasing 50s sixth at Fairyhouse, just behind Greek Flower; Lee takes over but far from convinced this trip is what she wants.
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12th

6

(6)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Came home well over 7f on Fairyhouse debut; only 2l off today's rival Lizzy's Filly when third to facile winner Bua over that trip on heavy ground at the Curragh last month; fair third over 6f at Naas last time and may prove more effective at this trip.

6/1

3rd

8

(3)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:10 Naas

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

in touch with leaders towards far side, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went third towards finish

7/2

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

14/1

20/1

Form: -03070

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Some sort of chance on Tipperary third (soft) in April; 14s or bigger, nothing since.
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15th

16

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get her head in front and she offered little in two runs for her current yard either side of Christmas; others are much preferred.

66/1

15th

16

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get her head in front and she offered little in two runs for her current yard either side of Christmas; others are much preferred.

66/1

10th

7

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: J R Jenkins

dwelt start

40/1

16/1

Form: 5/4-

Last run: 605 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Seemed modest when last seen for George Boughey, very promising trainer; yard in form.
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14th

13

(4)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lucys Max

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

11th

12

(8)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Lucys Max

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Kinirons

slightly awkward start, in touch with leaders in centre of group, waiting for room when shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

66/1

17

(16)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lucys Max

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Third reserve; poor form in a trio of maidens and bad draw here.

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Eur1,000 foal, Eur4,000 yearling half-sister to Czech 7f/1m winner Cawok; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 84), half-sister to numerous winners; cheap sire; unlikely at this belated stage.
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10th

8

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Magical Vision

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Four-time winner over 5f-6f and solid handicap efforts in defeat lately but is rated only 81 so has loads to find in this grade.

66/1

4th

15

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Magical Vision

8st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

C&D winner off 75 in April 2024 but hasn't won since; decent fourth on seasonal return at Naas (6f, soft) last weekend but 8lb wrong here and looks up against it on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(9)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Magical Vision

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Course 5f winner on heavy in 2022; beat Mickey The Steel in this race in 2023 (heavy); also won in the early part of the 2024 season; ran only once last year; not ruled out given her ability to run well when fresh.

12/1

Non-runners

Magical Vision

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €19.00
Straight Forecast €18.89
Trifecta €47.20

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Hector Berlioz

The Irish Sun:

Greek Flower

SPOTLIGHT:

Aurora Nova

POSTDATA:

Hector Berlioz