June 30 / 20.25 Curragh

20.25

Good

Hartes Group Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Hartes Group Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 985

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Excuse for his poor first run but has looked limited so far and seems vulnerable; however, the stable has won this race for the last three years, so perhaps premature to write him off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:45 Bellewstown

The Black Tiger

10st 13lb

J: Ms Hannah Smullen

T: Ms F M Crowley

Won a 1m2f Curragh maiden for Aidan O'Brien last year but hasn't been at that level in three starts for this yard this term; this is a big step-up in trip.

16/1

11th

3

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Black Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Ms F M Crowley

midfield, lost position over 2f out, no extra from 1f out

40/1

3/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt out of the outstanding Alpha Centauri; first foal; makes a belated debut; top-class pedigree, dam a sister to Group 1 winner Discoveries, half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Alpine Star, is granddaughter of a dual Classic-winning daughter of Miesque.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Saturn

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

C&D maiden winner; 1m6f win (good) at Navan on seasonal reappearance in April off 91; below par in three runs since but is now 1lb lower than for that last victory; return to AW might spark a revival.

15/2

4th

3

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 100y

19:05 Gowran Park

Saturn

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Made winning seasonal debut over 1m6f at Navan in April; below-form when favourite at Cork for 1m4f event won by Ascending; tailed off behind the same horse in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes; has won over 1m4f and 1m2f.

10/1

20th

12

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Saturn

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Most starts on good ground, unraced on firmer; lightly raced 5yo who had 282 days off before emerging from off the pace to win narrowly at Navan (1m6f) in April; below-form favourite behind Ascending at Cork (1m4f) six weeks ago but going beyond 1m6f for the first time is interesting and he holds possibilities if that latest run is forgiven.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for third behind two Aidan O'Brien colts at Dundalk on only start at two; definite chance providing he has made normal progress in the interim.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

14

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kadeen

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Off the mark at the third attempt in maidens when landing a 1m2f contest at the Curragh (runner-up has boosted the form); respectable handicap debut when placed at Roscommon and likely improver on AW debut.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

18:15 Roscommon

Kadeen

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

raced in second, outpaced and lost second under 2f out, kept on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

3/1

1st

7

(8)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Kadeen

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

raced in second, pushed along to lead 2f out, soon ridden, ran green from over 1f out, idled inside final 110yds, just did enough

4/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh in a 20-runner maiden over 1m at Naas last October; form ties in with Irish Derby runners Sprewell (who finished second) and White Birch (fifth); trainer also runs the unraced Cossack Chach.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Jupiter Rock

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

led narrowly, headed over 3f out, eased from over 1f out

11/2

3rd

9

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Jupiter Rock

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

soon pressed leader, lost second but prominent after 1f, challenging when ridden from 2f out, no extra when lost second inside final furlong

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam won over 1m, from a family associated with some high-class fillies, tongue-tie on for debut; trainer has two other runners, so the market should clarify the picture.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Unassuming

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer.

10/1

5th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unassuming

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed.

16/1

11th

4

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Unassuming

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Strike-rate of 5-20 and has continued to perform respectably in defeat, from 7f to 1m2f (cheekpieces added the last twice); looks handicapped about right now but unlikely to be far away.

15/2

6th
12 (10)
Ultra Fine

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winners; dam a Listed winner and a half-sister to the trainer's prolific Group winner Famous Name; potentially interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:30 Punchestown

Ultra Fine

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Just denied in 1m3f Killarney maiden in July but took a backward step at the Curragh last month, keeping on after not clear run; visor fitted and dropped in trip here.

4/1

5th

9

(13)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Ultra Fine

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield

3/1

2nd

6

(3)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:50 Killarney

Ultra Fine

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield

5/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 371 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise with mid-field run over 7f on her only start at two; entitled to need this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Listowel

Rhodesia

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

Flat maiden has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better; hood added.

100/1

12th

15

10th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 142y

18:48 Roscommon

Rhodesia

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Charlie Keegan

A hint of ability on the Flat; beaten a long way on hurdling debut and handicaps will suit better in time.

50/1

14th

14

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Rhodesia

10st 8lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Charlie Keegan

Gleneagles filly showed a little bit of ability on the Flat for Natalia Lupini; unlikely one to make immediate impact on hurdles debut.

25/1

8th
11 (4)
Tommy Thug

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winners; unraced dam is from a solid family with plenty of stamina.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(2)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:40 Navan

Tommy Thug

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Below best in first-time cheekpieces on latest (Earth Dance third) but earlier placings at Leopardstown and Down Royal give him place claims at least.

9/2

6th

10

(10)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Tommy Thug

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

midfield, brief headway 2f out, soon outpaced, kept on final furlong

10/1

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Godolphin cast off in 2021; failed to threaten when a big price on belated debut at Roscommon; safe to rule out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(16)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:42 Fairyhouse

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced in nine starts and seemingly regressive in handicaps but more encouraging run at Leopardstown last month when fifth of 21 (beaten roughly 4l); wide draw not ideal but place claims in new headgear combination.

11/2

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winners including Ribchestina a debut juvenile scorer for Sheila Lavery at Naas and subsequently fourth to the Albany Stakes winner Porta Fortuna in a Group 3 event.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

2nd Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 120y

13:50 Sligo

Cossack Chach

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Killarney maiden hurdle winner in July 2023; rated 127 in that sphere; mixed bag since and has finished well-beaten on both chase starts, over 2m4f at Kilbeggan and 23.5f at Killarney on latest; surely capable of better and the drop back in trip here should suit; gets weight from his rivals and has a chance if on a going day.

11/4

7th

9

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:06 Killarney

Cossack Chach

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, weakened before 4 out

10/1

9th

14

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

19:15 Kilbeggan

Cossack Chach

10st 13lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful juvenile hurdler and is rated 127 at that game; cheekpieces worn when collared late at Ballinrobe are left off over this longer trip; interesting to see if this Flat-bred takes to fences.

16/1

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price when a creditable fifth of 13 on debut at Gowran; that was promising but she is unlikely to be good enough in this company.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Enas Choice

10st 12lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

didn't always jump with fluency and always behind

200/1

5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Enas Choice

10st 12lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Lost her way on the Flat in Ireland in 2023 and changed hands that December for 1,000gns; pulled up on hurdles debut at Newcastle (2m4f; 250-1) last month; cheekpieces applied with plenty to prove; isn't the solution.

200/1

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle

Enas Choice

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Quickly became very disappointing on the Flat in Ireland in 2023 and this stable/hurdle debut comes after a 530-day absence.

66/1

12th
16 (16)
Teorema

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unraced dam closely related to Irish 1,000 Guineas/Yorkshire Oaks winner Pleascach; trainer operating a lower-than-average strike rate this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(12)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Teorema

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

started quickly, led, headed but prominent towards far side 2f out, kept on, no match for first two

6/1

11th

20

(13)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Teorema

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

raced in second

8/1

3rd

19

(19)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Teorema

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

led, headed 1f out, rallied but lost second towards finish

16/1

13th
5 (17)
King Of Wessex

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to find with The Black Tiger on running over C&D just over a month ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(16)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Wessex

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Hasn't delivered on the promise of his debut and was beaten nearly 7l over C&D last time; 3lb lower but needs plenty more with a hood added.

16/1

6th

16

(12)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Wessex

9st 11lb

T: A Oliver

Second reserve; showed a glimpse of ability in maidens but has to improve on h'cap and AW debut.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners; dam a French winner and a half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Bethrah.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:00 Uttoxeter

San Guido

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Martin Keighley

prominent, mistake 5th, lost ground quickly after 4 out, soon struggling then pulled up

10/1

1

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:00 Uttoxeter

San Guido

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Martin Keighley

prominent, mistake 5th, lost ground quickly after 4 out, soon struggling then pulled up

10/1

3rd

3

10th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Limerick

San Guido

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

raced in second, pressed leader home turn, no impression when not fluent last, lost second towards finish

7/2

33/1

Form: 90-9

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Officially rated 57 after three maiden outings; major improvement needed in order to make her presence felt in a maiden at a premier track.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(9)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Fancy Gloves

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

in rear

33/1

9th

5

(1)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Fancy Gloves

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Down the field in a couple of autumn maidens; likely to fare better in handicaps after this.

100/1

13th

15

(14)

25th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Fancy Gloves

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

towards rear of midfield, pushed along towards rear 2f out, minor headway inside final furlong, never on terms

28/1

Form: 40

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote fourth of five finishers on debut at Tipperary; towards the rear at Navan.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Sleepless Knight

9st 5lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

never better than midfield, weakened 2f out, eased from 1f out

50/1

21th

22

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Sleepless Knight

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Well held off lowly marks when last seen and is not easy to fancy on return.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Group-placed winner Coolnagree and to prolific scorer Holiday Magic, both by Dark Angel.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Navan

Rio Doce

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle in 2023 and shown little on the Flat since.

200/1

13th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Navan

Rio Doce

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle in 2023 and shown little on the Flat since.

200/1

9th

12

(11)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:05 Down Royal

Rio Doce

8st 10lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Modest form including when remote fourth of five in decent 2m1f contest at Killarney; hard to fancy on handicap debut.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €45.80
Straight Forecast €50.94
Trifecta €166.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ena's Choice

SPOTLIGHT:

Kadeen

The Irish Sun:

Jupiter Rock