December 14 / 15.15 Dundalk (AW)

15.15

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

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

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 227

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Opening two fine efforts at the Curragh and over C&D in October weren't matched when tried in Group 3 company at Leopardstown 8 days later; gelded and given a break since and on best form looks the one to beat, despite high draw.
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10th

2

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of Scotia

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, led

16/1

8th

1

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Scotia

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

High in the weights after three wins this year but not disgraced the last twice and claiming 3lb through William Carver can aid his cause; won't be far away.

15/2

5th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

King Of Scotia

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jamie Osborne

Three wins this year, the latest at Newmarket this month (1m, good); solid effort in a Racing League handicap 16 days ago; not handicapped out of it on last year's best but a lower draw would have been preferable for one that likes to race prominently.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging debut run here last month, may need more time though.
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13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shanadar

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

Best run yet when beaten 2l in a C&D maiden in November just behind re-opposing Local Girl (runner-up); both first and fifth from that race won subsequently; freshened up with 79-day break and looks likely to play a part.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 62

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging runs when beaten 5l on both runs here last month, second occasion when a clear second to Catherine Of Siena (winner again since); cheekpieces now fitted and returns to 7f; one to consider but likely needs to improve to play a major role.
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6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

6th

3

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Capital Guarantee

10st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not quite at best this season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning narrowly at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to remain competitive after going back up 4lb.

7/1

8/1

Form: 54

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two solid C&D runs last month, second occasion when staying-on fourth to Shangrilama (winner again since); probably wants 1m but going the right way and has to be respected.
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6th

12

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Tabuk

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in rear

16/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Tabuk

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Signed off in Ireland with 1m2f AW maiden win in March, his seventh start, but well beaten in two turf handicaps for new stable this summer (1m2f/1m); might be aided by refitted cheekpieces today but has quite a bit to prove.

14/1

8th

10

(12)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Tabuk

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders, switched right towards near side from over 4f out

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and failed to make any impact over 6f here last month so probably best watched.
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0

4

(10)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Californiagoldrush

9st 9lb

J: Emma Murphy

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

An 11-race maiden; only beaten roughly 2l in claimer here last week but a 5lb rise makes life tough, particularly dropping back in trip.

8/1

5th

6

(4)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Californiagoldrush

9st 2lb

J: Emma Murphy

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, pressed leader

17/2

Form: 00

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couple of moderate runs, will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

10

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John M Harney

Didn't show much for Adrian Murray last year; similar story in five runs for current yard; 3lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 04

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close fourth here last month a big improvement and drop back could well suit; draw not ideal but one to consider.
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13th

12

(14)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Spray

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a Gowran handicap from 3lb lower in June; struggled since though and looks flattered by that effort; needs to prove he's as effective on AW.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly cost 100,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Don Julio (7.5f 2yo; RPR 80) and World Tax War (US 1m turf); dam 7f 2yo Gr 3 winner (105), half-sister to 6f 2yo Gr 2 winner Memory; nicely-bred debutante from a respected source so any market strength has to be noted.
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5th

8

(10)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Memorial Verse

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Edward Lynam

prominent, soon went second, outpaced and lost three places over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

14/1

9th

12

(1)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Memorial Verse

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Much too free here last month on first run after a break; twice fourth over C&D in March so not a forlorn hope.

12/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly cost 19,000Euros as a yearling; sister to 7f winner Distinction (RPR 71), half-sister to Qatar 8.5f/9.5f winner Silks Dream (73); dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m 2yo winner Oojooba; newcomer likely best watched.
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19th

23

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Navan

Allie Bear

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: C W J Farrell

Yet to trouble judge in handicaps despite declining mark; 4lb wrong here and hard to fancy.

33/1

7th

13

(2)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Allie Bear

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: C W J Farrell

Started in handicaps with a respectable Navan run (seventh of 23); has failed to build on that and needs to improve in first-time cheekpieces, 2lb out of the handicap; hard to fancy.

20/1

9th

12

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

19:40 Sligo

Allie Bear

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Unplaced all starts and still needs more even dropped to a basement mark.

25/1

Form: 65

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Navan debut in May not without promise but return there 3 months later not so good; eligible for a mark after this.
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5th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phils Dream

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; well down the field after starting slowly on turf in July but won 5f classified here on latest British start in March, despite racing too freely, and is also suited by 6f; big player if all goes to plan.

8/1

11th

13

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Back to form the last twice at Wolverhampton over 5f, beaten a neck in a handicap off 46 then winning a class 6 classified stakes; 0-5 on turf though and yet to trouble the judge.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Long odds on sole run for Mick Halford when minor late headway over 1m here in October; bought for 20,000Euros at Goffs last month and likely more to offer but may need more time.
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14

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Now a 25-race maiden and never in the first three in 18 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D on his penultimate start.

66/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

11th

13

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turbo Sprint

8st 12lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Now a 24-race maiden and never in the first three in 17 AW runs; makes little appeal despite a fair sixth over C&D last time.

14/1

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held both runs here last month, hood worn on second occasion now discarded; eligible for a mark after this.
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10th

26

(13)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Miss Slovakia

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Edward Lynam

Best run was when second at Fairyhouse over 7f but was well below that form on soft at Gowran since; return to a sound surface can help, so can't be ruled out with a tongue-tie added.

16/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty keen on C&D debut a fortnight ago when never in contention; likely to need more time.
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5th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Market House

10st 13lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Versatile sort having won on turf, AW and over hurdles; 2lb lower than for his last Flat success but this trip looks sharp enough; Ruby Criscuolo rode a winner for the stable at Wolverhampton last month; yard also runs Wrist Art.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Market House

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Made hay initially for this yard last March-June; pretty consistent this year but with only the one win (with first-time visor over hurdles in April) and he may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Hot Streak whose dam was a 8.4f 2yo winner (RPR 82) and comes from the family of 1m Group 3 winner/Irish 1,000 2nd Anna Salai, newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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13th

13

(8)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Saoirses Lulaby

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Has finished last of 14 on last three visits here.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.50
Straight Forecast €3.88
Trifecta €21.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Scotia

The Irish Sun:

Tabuk

RP Ratings (IRE):

King Of Scotia

POSTDATA:

King Of Scotia