August 18 / 16.15 Cork

16.15

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.60
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 06

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointed over 6f at the Curragh; better over this trip at Naas but much more needed; probably more interesting as a nursery prospect after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(6)

21st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 23y

15:01 Leopardstown

Gloucester

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Two wins to his name including a nursery; 93 rating leaves him with plenty to find, and he could manage only fifth off that mark in last week's Birdcatcher at Naas; stepping up to 7f for the first time on his eighth start.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Gloucester

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

prominent

7/1

1st

1

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:55 Fairyhouse

Gloucester

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

16s, took Cork maiden at fourth attempt; doubts raised by his last-place finish at Navan, yet that was still a nice run; not really sure about this mark.

3/1

2nd
15 (10)
Vanity Pays

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2257

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second in maidens over 5f at Dundalk and 6f at Naas in April; fifth of seven in a fairly weak Listed race at Naas last month; weakened late after racing on the far side behind the eventual winner Golden Trick in the 6f Ballyhane Stakes at Naas 11 day ago; 11lb inferior to She's Quality on official figures.
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12th

5

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-20 and finished a fair way behind Northern Cracksman over C&D a week ago; blinkers return.

25/1

12th

5

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-20 and finished a fair way behind Northern Cracksman over C&D a week ago; blinkers return.

25/1

10th

9

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up in three of her first five starts in Ireland as a 2yo and she ran some fair races on turf earlier this year, but modest of late and now 0-19; others make greater appeal.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E420,000 as a yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to Listed winner Archer's Dream and two other winners; sprint-winning dam is half-sister to 5f Group 1 winner Profitable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

8

(7)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sweetest

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

soon pressed leader, challenging towards near side over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

15/2

9th

12

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sweetest

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led after 1f, headed but prominent after 2f

5/1

11th

10

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Sweetest

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield

10/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1, dropped away and eased to finish last of 16 on debut at the Curragh last Sunday.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

(2)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Beano Power

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edward Lynam

In the first two in four of her last five races, the exception was over in a 5f Naas contest won by Surpass And Shine, with My Girl Sioux third; had the better of the exchange with that dual subsequent winner at Tipperary and Naas; leading chance.

6/1

2

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Beano Power

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

In the first two in three of her last four races; a slight concern is based on the fact that the exception was over C&D in a contest in which My Girl Sioux was third; had the better of an exchange with that rival at Tipperary more recently.

6/1

Form: 9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price when in rear first time out at Naas; will need to get a handicap mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Dabirsim Flyer

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently and after 483-day absence has finished stone-last in both starts this term; can only be watched.

25/1

4

(11)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Dabirsim Flyer

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Fergal Birrane

Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently; tailed off when tried over a longer trip at Ballinrobe on his first run after a long absence.

50/1

11th

3

(11)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Dabirsim Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Fergal Birrane

midfield, towards rear halfway

33/1

Form: 536 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Never involved when last of five behind subsequent Coventry Stakes winner River Tiber at Naas on debut; showed promise at Down Royal despite being hampered early and getting unbalanced late; soft ground may not have suited at Navan.
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6

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Clonmacash

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Adrian McGuinness

The bulk of his winning has been done on AW but he did win a 5f handicap at the Curragh last August; recent efforts need bettering but he would seem likely to give his running.

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Clonmacash

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Much stronger record on AW (5-30, placed nine times) as opposed to turf (1-25, placed four times); two of his last three starts on grass have been satisfactory; probably superior to stablemate Apache Outlaw.

6/1

4th

12

(17)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Clonmacash

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Much stronger record on AW (5-30, placed nine times) as opposed to turf (1-24, placed four times); his run at Navan over 6f on his penultimate start was one of his better efforts on grass.

14/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green first time out at Wolverhampton and is likely to need more experience.
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8th

5

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Comein Comein

9st 10lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

started quickly, raced far side, prominent

8/1

11th

9

(4)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Comein Comein

9st 8lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

swerved sharply left start, prominent

6/1

2nd

2

(12)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Comein Comein

10st 1lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

led, faced challenge from 2f out, rallied final furlong, headed towards finish

4/1

Form: 07

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in 6f maidens here and at the Curragh; makes no appeal at this stage.
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9th

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Six-time handicap winner (including over C&D); took his form to a new level when winning a Listed heat at Cork (5f, good) last month when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; this is much harder, so another step forward is required.

14/1

1st

3

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Kendall Roy

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Has a chance according to official ratings but twice disappointed in Bahrain after winning a 5f handicap there in December and cheekpieces now go on; the break shouldn't be an issue as he's able when fresh.

7/1

2

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

His five wins have all been over this trip, including a premier handicap over C&D last year; below form over 6f here last time but is capable off this mark and is ground-versatile so looks a player.

7/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frst foal out of a 1m AW winner by Cameloy; dam is a half-sister to a Japanese 6f Grade 3 winner and to 5f Listed scorer Warsaw.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(9)

5th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 37y

19:35 Bellewstown

Sovereign City

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: D J Bunyan

never better than midfield, weakened 2f out

14/1

9th

15

(12)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Sovereign City

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: D J Bunyan

Has looked regressive and beat one home back on turf at Down Royal recently.

50/1

14/1

Form: 36

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when third at Bellewstown and fifth at Cork behind A Lilac Rolla who has won again since; more likely a nursery prospect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

14

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Buddy Batt

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

3-8 at Dundalk, 1-10 on turf; fair fifth over C&D before unplaced behind Cuban Grey on AW; this looks too competitive for him.

20/1

6th

1

(12)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Buddy Batt

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Only fifth on soft ground last time but he had previously made it 3-7 here when cosily accounting for Lethimfly in March; only 3lb higher now but his wide draw is worrying.

5/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Buddy Batt

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Three wins from four winter starts at Dundalk; soft going might not be ideal for his return to turf on a mark 16lb higher than when fifth of 16 in a C&D apprentice handicap last October.

6/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away to finish last of 14 first time out at Fairyhouse; can be ruled out.
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9th

3

(1)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Galway

Funny Face

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: F Costello

Up in trip; nothing in his five races over sprint distances to suggest he could feature.

200/1

10th

4

(6)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Funny Face

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: F Costello

Nothing in his four maiden outings to suggest he could feature; gelded since his last run.

100/1

12th
8 (14)
Parry

25/1

Form: 80

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs at 6f, Fairyhouse debut was satisfactory, last of 16 at the Curragh; jockey reported he was too keen going to post.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(14)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Cork

Parry

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Two runs at 6f, Fairyhouse debut was satisfactory, last of 16 at the Curragh; jockey reported he was too keen going to post.

25/1

15th

8

(16)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Parry

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

keen to post

14/1

8th

9

(9)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Fairyhouse

Parry

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

towards rear of midfield, ridden and some headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to stable's Cheveley Park winner Millisle; betrayed inexperience on debut in 6f Naas winners' contest; likely to be sharper now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Emerald Banner

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, raced in fourth throughout, outpaced under 2f out, kept on

7/2

6th

9

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Emerald Banner

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

5th

9

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:35 Cork

Emerald Banner

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Chased home subsequent Listed-placed Alabama at Dundalk (5f) last September; beaten favourite twice since including over C&D; solid run at the Curragh latest but she is vulnerable to an improver.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta €88.50
Straight Forecast €60.35
Trifecta €92.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She's Quality

The Irish Sun:

Vanity Pays

RP RATINGS (IRE):

She's Quality

POSTDATA:

She's Quality