September 08 / 15.50 Down Royal

15.50

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32329

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third in a Curragh Group 2 in July but was turned over at odds-on the next time (AW) and finished last in a Listed race 19 days ago when tried in blinkers (swiftly removed); has the form to feature back in a maiden but has to get back on track.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:50 Epsom

Ashwiyaa

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

She hasn't matched her peak Irish 2yo form in five runs for her new stable this year; last week's Newmarket third will need bettering if she's to feature but the addition of cheekpieces might help.

5/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Ashwiyaa

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

A 5f winner in Ireland last September but hasn't offered a great deal in four handicaps for new yard this season and this is a belated first run at 7f.

12/1

12th

7

(13)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Ashwiyaa

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism in a Down Royal maiden (5f, good) last September but she's been well held in three handicaps for new yard this season and is now 1-10; down the list.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 36237

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her five maidens and seems fine at 5f and 6f; balance of form leaves her with a bit to find and Naas last time was her least effective run yet.
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4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

5th

12

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; good fourth over 6f here on latest; had an excuse on her previous start, she was reported coming in season; cheekpieces for the first time, may find a few of these rivals too quick.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 57

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of form in 5f maidens at Wolverhampton and Cork; has to raise his game.
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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

8/1

Form: 7702 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay without threatening in his first three runs over 6f and failed favourite backers when dropped to 5f at Bellewstown (first-time cheekpieces), losing out to a stablemate; looks vulnerable having to concede weight all round.
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7th

5

(6)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Janzoor

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Best runs have been over this trip on last two starts at Bellewstown and when just behind Comein Comein at Down Royal; blinkers need to eke out improvement.

14/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Janzoor

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan

Shaped okay without threatening in his first three runs over 6f and failed favourite backers when dropped to 5f at Bellewstown (first-time cheekpieces), losing out to a stablemate; looks vulnerable having to concede weight all round.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Bellewstown

Janzoor

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan

raced in second, headway and briefly disputed lead inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, no match for winner

5/2

Form: 33

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third over 7f at Naas and filled the same placing in a huge field at the Curragh (6f); dropping back to 5f asks a question of him but dangerous to rule out.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Grand City Hall

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

midfield, headway inside final furlong, soon switched left, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

5/1

Form: 5366

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not progressing but his best run did come here on good ground in June, finishing within a length of one who has held her own at Group level; respected.
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1st

1

(22)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Clonmacash

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two AW wins this year during a busy campaign; sole turf win came here over 5f a year ago but below best in recent starts and remains 8lb above that last success.

25/1

5th

8

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Clonmacash

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Wins in his turn, albeit five of his six victories have been on AW; below par at Ayr last time, but solid runs in 6f turf handicaps earlier in the summer; this is start number 16 of the year.

11/1

7th

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

Form: 00

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only ran last weekend at Tipperary when never dangerous at 33-1; handicaps beckon.
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7th

4

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Always Wondering

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Only ran last weekend at Tipperary when never dangerous at 33-1; handicaps beckon.

25/1

10th

6

(6)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

14:35 Tipperary

Always Wondering

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

midfield

33/1

10th

2

(9)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

12:55 Gowran Park

Always Wondering

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Zoffany filly; cost 34,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to Listed-placed 7f-1m2f winner Simannka (including 2yo; RPR 100); dam 1m4f winner (79), half-sister to Derby and Arc winner Sinndar and Listed-placed 1m2f/1m4f winner Sequence; may appreciate a bit further but market support would be worth noting; yard have had 2yo winners this season.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to 5f 2yo winner Wakai Umi (RPR 77); dam maiden from 6f-1m1f (62), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Consort; only newcomer in the field and likely best watched.
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14th

1

(13)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bobbys Glory

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Soundly beaten all three starts, too keen latest at Naas; blinkers now tried but can only be watched.

50/1

9th

1

(3)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:40 Naas

Bobbys Glory

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

led

40/1

9th

2

(2)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Bobbys Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Beaten 13l over this trip on Down Royal debut and has to improve enormously.

50/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form:

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped out to finish in rear when 33-1 for a 5f good-ground maiden at Naas in June; this is an easier race and returns in cheekpieces.
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13th

7

(10)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Excilla

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed little in a pair of 5f turf maidens earlier in the year; champion jockey booked but hard to give a chance to on current evidence.

33/1

9th

2

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Excilla

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dropped out to finish in rear when 33-1 for a 5f good-ground maiden at Naas in June; this is an easier race and returns in cheekpieces.

12/1

14th

6

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Naas

Excilla

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Home-bred Exceed And Excel filly; dam an unraced half-sister to a Group-placed 5f winner and to two winners in Australia.

10/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 20l in maidens at Sligo/Naas and the hood will need to make a big difference.
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10th

10

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Spanish Battleship

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beaten about 20l in maidens at Sligo/Naas and the hood will need to make a big difference.

25/1

11th

4

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:40 Naas

Spanish Battleship

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Raced very green on debut at Sligo; sure to improve but probably needs to find a bit much this time.

33/1

11th

5

(12)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

18:40 Sligo

Spanish Battleship

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gelded son of Belardo is a half-brother to a couple of winners; dam was a prolific Italian sprint winner.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €16.60
Trifecta €923.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ashwiyaa

The Irish Sun:

Grand City Hall

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonmacash

TOPSPEED:

Ashwiyaa

POSTDATA:

Ashwiyaa