August 01 / 19.15 Galway

19.15

Soft

Caulfield Industrial Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9920.35
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Caulfield Industrial Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
4 (11)
Livio Milo

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -44222

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent in five maiden attempts this term without improving on his best juvenile form, namely a head second in a 7f Leopardstown maiden; has the beating of Caulaincourt on running at Naas in June.
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4

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Sole win came at Galway (7f, yielding to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Dermot Weld; struggled in his first three outings for this yard but shaped more encouragingly at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 88 days ago; had a wind operation two days later and now returns to AW.

7/1

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Livio Milo

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Ex-Irish 5yo; yet to add to his Galway maiden win in summer 2023 and has not threatened on any of three starts for new stable this year (7f-1m); still worth a glance in the betting, though.

20/1

10

(7)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sam England

1-18 when trained in Ireland and well held in both starts on turf since returning for this yard last month; ran well on the beach at Laytown last September, but still has enough to prove for now.

25/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 246

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well-related filly; made promising debut when second to a stablemate of Pier Pressure over an extended 6f at Listowel; finished a short head behind Pier Pressure when fourth at Naas on second start; set a stiff task in a Group 3 event over 7f at Naas last time; hard to be sure if she is worthy of an official rating of 90 but may be good enough.
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5th

3

(8)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Nelda

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

took keen hold, prominent on outer, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

1st

6

(1)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:45 Killarney

Nelda

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Well-bred and expensive yearling went close in three maidens last year up to 7f in varying ground conditions plus ran respectably in a Group 3; was below form over this trip on testing ground on seasonal debut but has changed stable since and this sound surface will suit better; big chance with cheekpieces on

4/7

6th

20

(19)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Nelda

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Went down by no more than a length in all three maiden starts last term, including never-nearer second over 7f at Galway when last seen in August; respectable run in Group 3 before that; that Galway run was on yielding to soft but has missed several engagements due to soft ground; first try at 1m.

7/4

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 5f/7f winners; dam unraced half-sister to Shadn, a 6f juvenile Group 2 winner in France for Andrew Balding.
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14th

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sectarius

9st 12lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won 1m4f AW handicap for Ed Bethell in October 2024; no worthwhile form in three turf starts for Tim Easterby; folded tamely behind Church Mountain on stable debut last month.

20/1

11th

3

(10)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sectarius

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a 1m4f handicap on AW for Ed Bethell in October 2024; not so good in most recent runs, including three turf starts for Tim Easterby; makes stable debut now and perhaps return to AW can help.

20/1

9th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Sectarius

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a 1m4f handicap on AW for Ed Bethell last October; not so good on his last four outings, with new stable for last two, and his record in turf handicaps suggests he is opposable.

25/1

Form: -07800

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed three times in maidens last season, including twice in testing conditions at the Curragh; has been campaigned very ambitiously in Group races (including the Irish 2,000 Guineas) on his last three starts; 88-rated colt has place prospects back in maiden company now.
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9th

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW in February but struggled twice since and has been off 98 days; back on his winning mark and ground is fine so can't dismiss if he's tuned up.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in 7f maiden here last month but too keen back in handicap company since; return to 1m not an obvious play and others preferred.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in a 7f maiden here last Friday; previously, had often run well in defeat, in good company at times (has run in three Pattern races); 5f was too sharp here on his penultimate start; 1m should suit

9/2

Form: 55

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability in outings at Dundalk and Down Royal; stable has a stronger candidate in Alexander John.
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14th

11

(15)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Brave Thought

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

A maiden with placed form over C&D but was entitled to have run better the last twice; perhaps not the percentage call.

16/1

15th

3

(19)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Brave Thought

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Maiden been placed three times over this trip on AW; well behind Jazz Forever there five weeks ago.

18/1

15th

3

(19)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Brave Thought

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Maiden been placed three times over this trip on AW; well behind Jazz Forever there five weeks ago.

18/1

7/4

Form: 2-3 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Creditable first effort (though beaten favourite) when second in a 6f maiden at Naas last September; reappeared over the same course and trip in June and was sent off the odds-on favourite; stayed on but never looked like winning a race dominated by two outsiders; longer trip and stiff track should suit; closely matched with Nelda.
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11th

5

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Pier Pressure

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Gained his second career win and second win at Gowran off 4lb lower on penultimate (1m, good); ran on well for fifth off revised mark in the Sovereign Path (7f, good) latest; down 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus; considered.

11/2

14

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Pier Pressure

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Both turf wins have come at Gowran, most recently last month over 1m off 80, having previously gone close here over same trip under regular rider; 4lb rise okay but draw is a negative and soft ground a concern.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Pier Pressure

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.

3/1

12/1

Form: 66

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Group 2 Challenge Stakes winner Happy Power; needs to find plenty of improvement from his runs over 1m at Gowran and Naas; stable's second-string.
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14th

3

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Caulaincourt

11st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Peter John Flood

not fluent 1st

25/1

16th

10

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Leopardstown

Caulaincourt

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter John Flood

Dual-purpose; sole win on the Flat came on the AW off 67 over 1m4f for Ger Lyons; no impact in a trio of maiden hurdles on testing ground but drying track will suit on his handicap debut; could improve and is worth a market check.

33/1

11th

9

(11)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Caulaincourt

11st 8lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Peter John Flood

Landed a 1m4f handicap here for Ger Lyons in November; campaigned over hurdles by his current trainer, running respectably behind Boodles hopeful Ndaawi at Naas; blinkers back on here and not without a chance if he stays.

10/1

8th
7 (1)
Beauparc

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a 6f winner; dam 7f AW winner, half-sister to Ger Lyons-trained 7f Group 3 winner Exogenesis.
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2nd

8

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Beauparc

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Won this last year off 3lb lower; in good form on AW earlier this year but underwhelming return to turf when beaten 7l at Sligo (10.5f, yld-sft) on latest; return to 1m4f a plus and Colin Keane takes over; should go well.

16/1

7th

4

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Beauparc

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

Won over 1m4f either side of being well beaten in this race last year, and been in good form over that trip on AW lately; dropping back in trip not a positive.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Beauparc

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Dual C&D winner, gaining fourth career win here last month off 75, plenty to spare when beating Voice Of Reason; good effort when third from this mark in follow-up bid; Colin Keane takes over now; shortlisted.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5900-7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Finished third in this event at 100-1 last season; little else of any merit in her form; poor hurdles form this year before last of seven in a recent Flat maiden at Ballinrobe; tongue-tie for the first time.
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15th

16

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tipperary

Ruby Jules

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Maiden hasn't been seen since last September but has a squeak on her best form if ready to go.

22/1

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 14 over 7f at Dundalk on only start at two; transformation required with tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: -54789

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Started the season with a couple of fair handicaps displays; seems regressive now, a view endorsed by drop on the ratings from an opening 70 to current 61; cheekpieces tried now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

7

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

8th

9

(4)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Best run in nine defeats for Sheila Lavery was a fourth of 16 in a 7f good-ground handicap at Gowran in May; hasn't shown much on softer ground.

20/1

11th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Kaydees Magic

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Started the season with a couple of fair handicaps displays; seems regressive now, a view endorsed by drop on the ratings from an opening 70 to current 61; cheekpieces tried now.

20/1

Non-runners

Mayo Dawn

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.90
Straight Forecast €7.50
Trifecta €152.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nelda

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nelda

TOPSPEED:

Nelda

POSTDATA:

Nelda

The Irish Sun:

Nelda