July 28 / 17.10 Down Royal

17.10

Yielding To Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 7 runners
RTV
View Course
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/7 (Won)

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Group 3 winner for the yard; had some notable opposition behind when going close at the Curragh and again ran well on his return visit (third of 18; again over 6f on good), for all that the sixth horse from the debut reversed placings; has the standout form claims and he looks ready for 7f; has a National Stakes entry.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

Form: 8

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the market (drifted out to 8s) when never seriously involved over an extended 5f at Navan (soft) in mid-May; second run has been a good while coming but could easily leave that form behind over this longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 30y

14:20 Leopardstown

Battle Cry

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon held up in last, outpaced and detached when pushed along over 2f out, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead final 110yds

3/1

1st

2

(7)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 30y

14:20 Leopardstown

Battle Cry

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon held up in last, outpaced and detached when pushed along over 2f out, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead final 110yds

3/1

2

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Doncaster

Battle Cry

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: A P O’Brien

Won the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) in August and Listed runner-up at Dundalk (7f, AW) three weeks ago; however, in between those he was a soundly beaten fourth behind Dancing Gemini in a Listed race here (7f, soft) and he's down the pecking order today.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners Saturn Five (1m1f; RPR 90) and Mini P (US 9.5f Flat turf/2m1f hurdle); dam 9.5f AW winner (92) from the family of top miler Miesque; picked up well in the closing stages to prevail by about a length in a 7f barrier trial at Naas so clearly talented.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Starliner

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Linda Perratt

Took advantage of his career-low mark when beating Donna Nook at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; not so good at Thirsk last time and he is not the easiest to predict.

9/1

9th

11

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Starliner

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Linda Perratt

He'd taken a healthy drop in the weights during an AW spell since December and was able to take advantage at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last week; ought to have another handicap in him off this 2lb higher mark but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000euros 2yo; ninth foal; half-brother to 5f-1m2f winner Gabrial (including 2yo/Listed; RPR 117), Innocent Touch (1m1f-1m4f; 99), Blind Faith (1m2f AW; 83) and Beat The Wind (French 9.5f/1m4f); dam French 10.5f winner; appealing on paper.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Interestnpenalties

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Gained breakthrough win over C&D in April off today's mark; has run creditably in defeat on turf since and should make his presence felt.

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Interestnpenalties

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Interestnpenalties

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW winner who is 0-8 on turf but is threatening to put that right, having finished second at Brighton (1m/7f, good/good to firm) the last twice; this in-form contender has to enter calculations.

4/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 when finishing towards the rear in a 7f Curragh maiden won by the top-class City Of Troy; questionable what he achieved there and now tongue-tied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Gosford

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Just got up to win a C&D nursery last time on second nursery start/AW debut; 7lb higher and cheekpieces tried but still has to be respected.

8/1

1st

3

(12)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Gosford

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Encouraging runs over this trip in maidens but didn't really build on that when making his handicap debut at the Curragh last time; may need to come down in the weights.

10/1

7th

7

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Curragh

King Of Gosford

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

started quickly, soon prominent, weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

66/1

Form: 70

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in maidens at Bellewstown (5f) and Fairyhouse (6f); there will be other days for him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

18:00 Limerick

Rogerwaswrong

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Best run when third in a Bellewstown nursery on heavy ground last summer; two moderate runs this year; only 2lb out of the handicap but hard to make a case for him

20/1

8th

8

(7)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:45 Sligo

Rogerwaswrong

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Sean Davis

in rear throughout

20/1

8th

8

(7)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:45 Sligo

Rogerwaswrong

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Sean Davis

in rear throughout

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to winners Refuse Colette (6f-1m; RPR 86), Racing Angel (5f; 76) and Rockie Road (1m; 63); dam placed 6f at 2yrs (73), half-sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner Bourbonnais; likely best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

T Or Coffey

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 4yo; opened his account with hurdles win in July when last seen (stable debut); interesting off current mark back on the Flat.

7/2

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

T Or Coffey

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-14 on the Flat and 0-6 over hurdles when based in Ireland but was close third in 13-runner Cork handicap hurdle (2m4f, good) in May and will be hard to beat if somewhere near that form here; recently changed hands for 20,000euros; drops back in trip for stable debut.

15/8

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Mate Alfie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Mate Alfie

POSTDATA:

My Mate Alfie

The Irish Sun:

My Mate Alfie