October 01 / 13.55 Killarney

13.55

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.70
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green when beaten a neck by a stablemate at the Curragh; turned over at 4-9 at Punchestown where outpaced before running on again to be third; both starts over 1m; soft ground will make this a test which may suit if he handles it.
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14th

11

(5)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Leopardstown

Gulf Of Mexico

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

Soft-ground maiden winner who wasn't at all disgraced in a 1m1f Group 3 here 12 months ago; interesting that top connections have kept the faith; blinkered for handicap debut and this mark looks okay.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Leopardstown

Gulf Of Mexico

9st 5lb

J: Emmet McNamara

T: A P O’Brien

led narrowly, pushed along and hung right on turn over 2f out, soon ridden, hung badly right and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong (jockey said colt hung left off the home turn despite his best efforts)

13/2

1st

2

(3)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

13:55 Killarney

Gulf Of Mexico

9st 7lb

J: Emmet McNamara

T: A P O’Brien

led, briefly headed over 3f out, ridden from 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, went clear towards finish

11/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A stack of winners, no pun intended, have come from the 7f Curragh maiden in which he was third; the winner landed a Group 3 next time and was second in the Group 1 National Stakes; didn't build on that when third over 1m at same venue but Derby entrant is leading contender nonetheless.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to French 7.5f winner and useful jumper Bernardo Bellotto out of Listed winner; Australia colt has no fancy entries.
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5th

3

(5)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 20y

19:50 Roscommon

Deakin

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

awkward start, towards rear

9/1

7th

9

(21)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Deakin

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced wide early, prominent, pressed leader going easily over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

2nd

7

(16)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Deakin

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, pressed leader after 3f

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of an Irish 1,000 Guineas winner and is a half-brother to a couple of Listed winners; looks a second-string compared to Gulf Of Mexico but note the market.
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1st

8

(5)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

The Prairie

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, pressed leaders when pushed along on outer 3f out, went second when ridden under 2f out, led and stayed on final 110yds

11/2

4th

9

(9)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

13:55 Killarney

The Prairie

9st 7lb

J: Michael Hussey

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

7/1

Form: 63

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

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 when 2l third behind a smart prospect over 1m (soft) and second won Curragh maiden next time; taken out at Listowel due to testing ground.
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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:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 1m2f winner Your Eyes Only out of 1m2f winner; best watched on debut.
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8th

2

(2)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Gunsight

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

prominent, outpaced 3f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

8th

2

(2)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Gunsight

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

prominent, outpaced 3f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

7th

1

(8)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Gunsight

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Michael Dods

Acts on heavy; 12-race maiden in Ireland for Michael O'Meara, short-headed once in 2023; blinkered last time (June, best run this term) and now tries cheekpieces; with same owner and well down the weights, so a case can be made on this British debut.

12/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only filly in the line-up cost 10,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to a couple of staying winners and from a stout family.
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7th

12

(11)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

18:00 Limerick

Pearl Of Malta

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: P F O’Donnell

Well held twice in turf maidens on soft ground last autumn and last of 10 at Dundalk subsequently; made no impression on handicap debut, little apparent chance unless longer trip helps.

25/1

7th

9

(10)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Listowel

Pearl Of Malta

9st 4lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: P F O’Donnell

towards rear of midfield

20/1

10th

10

(7)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Of Malta

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: P F O’Donnell

towards rear

33/1

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out the back at the Curragh last weekend; can't be fancied.
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13th

11

(9)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Happenstance

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

Nursery winner over 7f here last year; no real impression in handicaps this year or in two starts over hurdles of late when not settling..

33/1

5th

4

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Happenstance

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Patrick J Flynn

Nursery winner over 7f at Dundalk last year; never better than fourth in seven handicap runs at a modest level this year; raced much too keenly and folded tamely on hurdling debut at Punchestown.

33/1

8th

3

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

13:30 Punchestown

Happenstance

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

led, took keen hold and clear from 2nd, jumped slightly left 4th, reduced lead 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened quickly before last

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on recent debut at Listowel; will need more time.
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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

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo gelding; brother to four winners out of Group 3-winning sprinter; Coolmore cast-off can only be watched.
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5

(9)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Navy Beach

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: A J Martin

Showed ability when third in a Down Royal handicap in 2023; highly tried at times over hurdles; returns here after six months off and best watched, but not discounted in a first-time headgear combination.

12/1

10th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Navy Beach

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: A J Martin

never going well, always behind

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €7.90
Straight Forecast €9.16
Trifecta €31.40

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Gulf Of Mexico

TOPSPEED:

Sea Legend

SPOTLIGHT:

Simpson's Paradox

POSTDATA:

Gulf Of Mexico

The Irish Sun:

Gulf Of Mexico