September 08 / 16.25 Down Royal

16.25

Good

Irish Stallion Farms Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7570.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3026-3

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not far away in all but one of her five starts and ran up to her best last time at Cork (5f, good to yielding); off since mid-June but if that's not a drawback then she should be bang there.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Smullens Pride

10st 1lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Consistent sort got off the mark in Down Royal maiden in September (good) under a positive ride but heavy ground at same track later in month probably didn't suit; good draw here and one to consider back on AW.

12/1

6th

6

(2)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Down Royal

Smullens Pride

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John James Feane

prominent, pushed along 2f out, soon lost position then bit short of room, weakened over 1f out

7/1

1st

11

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Down Royal

Smullens Pride

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John James Feane

prominent, led after 2f, faced challenge and ridden from over 1f out, ran on well

4/1

2nd
4 (1)
Keke

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 85

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield at the Curragh when behind stablemate Cross Border; failed to build on that at Navan last week.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap here; proved that he is in good shape with a conditions race victory at Naas a fortnight ago; has run well in Listed events this term; trainer has a strong contender in Headmaster.

14/1

1st

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Keke

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Seven-time sprint winner, landed a C&D handicap off 97 in April, making all to beat Indigo Dream by 2.5l; shaped well when third in Listed company over C&D in May (Likedbymike in fourth); beaten favourite 20 days ago when fifth at Cork (Likedbymike second) but wasn't disgraced and likely to bounce back at a track he enjoys.

2/1

5th

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Keke

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Multiple sprint winner who enjoys good ground and finished third (behind Gazelle d'Or) in his first Listed race at Naas last month despite an unfavourable track position; looks sure to go well.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 84

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only midfield over 7f at Fairyhouse and helped by the drop to 6f when fourth of 15 at the Curragh; that was a modest event with the winner a longstanding maiden going into that race but he looks quick enough for 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

10th

10

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout

11/2

7th

1

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cross Border

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner over 5f here for Eddie Lynam in January; returned to form significantly when just failing to get up over 6f here last Friday; might just prefer an extra furlong but looks to have a favourite's chance here.

5/2

20/1

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show enough at Navan (1m, yielding; 50-1) to make the shortlist here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(14)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Down Royal

Loma Larnee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Looked unlucky not to get off the mark at Navan (5f) but has refused to race on either side of that; capable but risky.

10/1

14

(7)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Loma Larnee

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

refused to race

4/1

14

(7)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Loma Larnee

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

refused to race

4/1

Form: 2-4890

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has flashes of fair form when posting RPRs in the mid-70s but now 0-9 and recent efforts were below par; no cheekpieces this time; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Maggie McGrath

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent towards far side, weakened and tenderly handled inside final furlong

12/1

9th

3

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Maggie McGrath

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

7th

11

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Maggie McGrath

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

C&D maiden winner in November and touched off in C&D handicap in February; off four months and this company looks too hot for her.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -86006

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
His third in a Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding) last July is a standout piece of form; opposable on this season's exploits and he's getting through some trainers.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(18)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Got off the mark at Tipperary last August over this trip; some solid efforts since including on comeback behind Happy Henry at Navan; can improve from that and is in the mix.

8/1

6th

22

(13)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Ballysax Lil Mick

8st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won off 2lb lower at Tipperary last season (5f, good); failed to beat a rival when last seen at Dundalk in January; record when fresh suggests he might need this run.

25/1

Form: -54050

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Glimmers of promise, as when fifth in her first handicap when tried in cheekpieces; had no headgear when down the field at Roscommon earlier this week and now goes in blinkers; others safer.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Daughteroffortune

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has managed a couple of fair runs but is beginning to look regressive and has a low rating (47) that makes a maiden win improbable.

25/1

11th

10

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Daughteroffortune

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has managed a couple of fair runs but is beginning to look regressive and has a low rating (47) that makes a maiden win improbable.

25/1

10th

11

(18)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Daughteroffortune

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

towards rear of midfield

14/1

Form: 9090-0

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Went close a couple of times in Britain for Michael Attwater; nothing for Ado McGuinness and again on his debut for this yard.
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12th

18

(15)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

My Joker

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Maiden after 25 starts handles this ground but isn't easy to fancy.

28/1

8th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

My Joker

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Ex-British gelding who is 0-24 overall and has a basement handicap mark; shouldn't be good enough.

40/1

Form: 08-000

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden who has had his chances in some modest handicaps; rated only 44.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(2)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Static Charge

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Desmond McDonogh

21-race maiden and has shown nothing over a variety of trips this year; makes no appeal.

50/1

13

(14)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Static Charge

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Desmond McDonogh

20-race maiden and well held in recent runs over shorter here; unlikely to stay this sort of trip.

20/1

9th

14

(13)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Static Charge

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Desmond McDonogh

midfield

33/1

33/1

Form: 07/0-9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Beaten off marks in the 40s in her two handicaps (5f) and shouldn't be winning a maiden.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Down Royal

Carna Blue

9st 4lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

midfield, weakened gradually home straight

33/1

9th

13

(15)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Carna Blue

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: D J Bunyan

Has been well beaten in three maidens and a handicap; little appeal on return from 2lb out of the handicap.

33/1

14th

15

(1)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Carna Blue

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D J Bunyan

pushed along briefly, soon led narrowly, joined when pushed along 2f out, headed when ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased towards finish

6/1

Form: 34

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent RRP of 75 when close up in a 1m2f claimer on debut but lacked the gears over 7f at Dundalk and now drops back to 5f from a wide draw; reservations.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: S M Duffy

Dual AW winner is 0-27 on turf; middling effort at the Curragh last time and overall record on this surface is concerning.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €26.30
Straight Forecast €25.83
Trifecta €122.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cross Border

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Maggie McGrath

POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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