November 02 / 16.30 Dundalk (AW)

16.30

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

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

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Led, beat 15 foes on debut three weeks ago at Curragh (yielding to soft); this ground should be better and has the pedigree to do more.
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4th

9

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Carracci

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 7f maiden here last November and several solid efforts in defeat since up to 1m1f; has a fair bit to find on ratings but is suited by this surface.

22/1

11th

13

(22)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Carracci

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Only win was gained at Dundalk last November; probably capable of better than he showed here in race won by Crystal Black on latest, since two previous Leopardstown runs suggested the possibility of a first turf success.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 9

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on without threatening at Naas in September, notably wearing tongue-tie; does not seem stable's main hope here.
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1st

8

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Farnborough

9st 2lb

J: Killian Hennessy

T: A P O’Brien

travelled strongly, midfield, headway and prominent over 4f out, led going best over 2f out, went clear when ridden over 1f out, comfortably

8/1

16th

16

(6)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Farnborough

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders

7/1

1st

3

(16)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Farnborough

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led after 1f, faced challenge but going easily over 2f out, ridden when clear over 1f out, kept on well but reduced lead when idled towards finish, always doing enough

2/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 32

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Both runs (7f) were promising this summer, running into a star at Naas and beating the rest; not sure why we've not seen him since and market hard to call.
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2nd

3

(2)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Shadowed

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, pushed along when bit short of room and switched left 2f out, soon headway up the centre, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, went second but no chance with winner towards finish

3/1

1st

18

(14)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:32 Curragh

Shadowed

9st 8lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

took keen hold, soon raced in second, joined leaders going okay 3f out, led going best when pushed along inside final furlong, ridden when edged left inside final 110yds, ran on, comfortably

3/1

4th
11 (6)
Timely Boost

16/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed next to nothing at Thurles (soft) but sent off 7s then so must be better than that; stable runs few 2yos.
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1

(2)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Timely Boost

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Promising second run last year when staying-on fourth (third won a maiden at the weekend) in Dundalk maiden in November but didn't get home over 1m at same venue 16 days later, having raced up with pace; gelded since and tried in tongue tie for seasonal return and handicap debut; not sure this stamina test is what he wants at this stage.

10/1

6th

11

(3)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Timely Boost

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A Oliver

Showed it was a case of right horse, wrong day on Thurles debut (7s) when showing much more over 7f here (33s), seeming in need of 1m; that might make him the form horse and champion jockey takes over.

6/4

4th

11

(6)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Timely Boost

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Showed next to nothing at Thurles (soft) but sent off 7s then so must be better than that; stable runs few 2yos.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20s, struggled at Naas (6f); notably cheap foal given pedigree.
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10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Hope And Innocence

8st 13lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

28-race maiden; new trip was probably too far when beaten 10l last month; some good runs on AW this winter but her record is a concern.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stable won 2yo Listed race at Newmarket Friday; sire stands for more than double what he failed to sell for as 2yo; half-brother to winners Fivethousandtoone (Group-placed 6f including AW 2yo; RPR 112) and Salimah (US 1m/8.5f turf); dam 5f 2yo winner; champion jockey rides.
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1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025, including over this C&D; mainly below his best this season but he didn't run too badly when sixth at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; on a handy mark and now drops in grade.

5/1

6th

3

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; mainly well below par this season though, only 14th in 1m1f York handicap last month; has it to prove at present.

25/1

14th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Capital Guarantee

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good second at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in April but well beaten behind some of today's rivals on his two outings since.

33/1

Form: 86

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; better in maidens on easy ground when well-held at Leopardstown; unlikely.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam was smart sort; sire can get good horses; stable in good form.
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1st

3

(7)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Dabirann

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford

in touch with leaders, headway towards near side over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ridden clear towards finish

7/4

4th

4

(2)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dabirann

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford

prominent, ridden under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 68

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled both starts, including here on debut; missed the break at Punchestown since but kept on; may need handicaps.
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4th

4

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Matt Connor

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose performer; has won three of his last five races, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran before finishing in mid-division in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; best Flat form at around 1m2f.

9/2

12th

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Matt Connor

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player.

10/1

1st

10

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Matt Connor

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose winner scored over hurdles at Naas when last seen; won twice on the Flat over 1m2f in 2023; lost his form in this sphere last year but jockey booking takes the eye and considered.

11/4

14/1

Form: 67

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not progress from decent debut (RPR 71) when seemingly unfancied at Tipperary; hard to see her winning this so.
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6th

4

(9)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lake Illawarra

9st 8lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Stepped up on previous form when winning over 7f five weeks ago; form of that race has been twice boosted by runner-up stablemate Malacanne; good chance if getting this trip on his first attempt beyond 1m.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lake Illawarra

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

soon prominent, prominent in chasing group going okay home turn, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish

12/1

5th

4

(4)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lake Illawarra

9st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, keeping on waiting for room over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

5/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12s, never a factor in 5f Cork maiden over a month ago; may at least break better now.
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11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

6th

5

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Fakenham

Secret Sauce

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Anthony Charlton

Won a 1m claimer on soft at Gowran in May 2023; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice for this yard in January (2m, good to soft); not done as well for two different trainers over hurdles and on the Flat since; on a good mark and interesting back with Tony Charlton having had wind surgery.

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
This £27,000 yearling is closely related to Kazakhstan 6f 2yo winner Zhelqyran; half-brother to winners Existential (RPR 92) and Great Thoughts (1m4f AW; 86); dam handled AW; stable 6-37 with 2yos on AW last five seasons.
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11

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:50 Ludlow

Savigny

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Mitchell Hunt

Well beaten in six Flat starts for Henry De Bromhead who presumably declined the opportunity to keep him for jumping; was sold on for just 5,000gns.

100/1

17th

22

(10)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Savigny

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed some ability in maidens but was soundly beaten on handicap debut at Down Royal; the blinkers and tongue-tie worn then are dispensed with; down 3lb but needs more.

20/1

7th

10

(12)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 75y

18:55 Down Royal

Savigny

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheap sire; half-brother to winners Final Answer (5f-6f including 2yo; RPR 107), Electric Qatar (5f AW, 87), Polar Vortex (5f 2yo; 75), Big Impact (6f AW; 74) and Rio Ther (Italian 5f including at 2); small yard.
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8th

20

(10)

24th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

21:10 Naas

Cozy Cartel

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick Michael Verling

Finished last at Dundalk on his first four starts; beat only two rivals in a 13-runner maiden at Cork last time; up against it.

50/1

11th

3

(1)

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Cork

Cozy Cartel

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Michael Verling

towards rear of midfield

150/1

9th

4

(7)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cozy Cartel

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick Michael Verling

Has finished last in three outings over different distances; can be safely ruled out.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut run at Leopardstown was not devoid of promise at 28s but hard to fancy here.
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4

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Won two in a row over 1m6f on Southwell AW last autumn but he's having a difficult year and was well behind Velvet Vulcan over C&D recently.

20/1

9th

7

(12)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, Tapeta) last autumn but he's been disappointing since and was tailed off at Nottingham last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround back on AW.

14/1

4

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Blenheim Lad

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, AW) last autumn; 0-10 on turf but although he was beaten just over 14l at Lingfield (1m6f, good) 13l were taken up by the easy winner last time; edging down the weights.

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33s, beat all bar a well-fancied winner at Naas, now a stablemate as she switched from John Murtagh to powerful yard; great chance on that form albeit two and a half months since.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

Non-runners

Blenheim Lad, Sibyl Charm

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €35.10
Straight Forecast €33.77
Trifecta €89.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sibyl Charm

The Irish Sun:

Carracci

RP Ratings (IRE):

Shadowed

POSTDATA:

Sibyl Charm