September 23 / 16.50 Curragh

16.50

Soft

DMG Media Maiden

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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DMG Media Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42-2 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His second to Little Big Bear in Group 3 here last year stands out a mile but it also did before Navan when turned over at 1-3; better for that comeback but fair chance he's well flattered by his mark of 92.
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2nd

4

(4)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

12:40 Curragh

Yosemite Valley

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

prominent, led 2f out, ridden when hung right over 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on

15/8

1st

6

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Yosemite Valley

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

in touch with leaders, smooth headway and prominent 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, went clear final 110yds, comfortably

11/8

2nd

6

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 164y

13:35 Navan

Yosemite Valley

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway from under 2f out, went second when ridden over 1f out, kept on well but no match for winner

10/11

66/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 826005

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well exposed maiden handles soft but won't be winning this.
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10th

1

(11)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P J F Murphy

Won a C&D claimer to get off the mark but was poor on debut for this yard since over 7f and has to bounce back.

14/1

13th

5

(14)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: P J F Murphy

Some good runs in defeat before finally off the mark at 25th attempt in 6f claimer here a week ago, bit slowly away but coming off decent pace to win going away; claimed then and quick return over extra furlong (for only second time) for new connections; usual tongue tie left off.

11/2

1st

9

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: C W J Farrell

slowly into stride, towards rear, steady headway from over 3f out, challenging towards near side when ridden over 1f out, led and ran on inside final furlong

14/1

100/1

  • Place: £16.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Harry Angel gelding picked up for E11,500 as a foal; dam placed 1m/10.6f AW, sister to useful 5f-1m winner Namecheck; jumps yard not known for sprint winners.
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5th

4

(12)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Nouvel Espoir

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barcoe

Outran his odds when third to the 90-rated Yosemite Valley on debut over 6f at the Curragh; beaten by the 70-rated Greek Flower over 5f at Navan but still appeals here as a relatively unexposed type; 7f should suit.

9/4

5th

4

(12)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Nouvel Espoir

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barcoe

Outran his odds when third to the 90-rated Yosemite Valley on debut over 6f at the Curragh; beaten by the 70-rated Greek Flower over 5f at Navan but still appeals here as a relatively unexposed type; 7f should suit.

9/4

2nd

9

(17)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Nouvel Espoir

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James M Barcoe

prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden and faced challenge, headed and kept on inside final 110yds, no match for winner

4/1

Form: 780045

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Flattered by his mark but ran well at Galway two starts back and twice placed on testing ground over C&D last back-end.
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5th

5

(2)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

12:40 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

in rear throughout, detached under 2f out

33/1

4th

1

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, pushed along early, towards rear, headway under 2f out, kept on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

8/1

5th

2

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Alexander John

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Has acquitted himself quite well in good company, including when beaten just over seven lengths in the Irish 2,000 Guineas; good fourth in a 7f Galway maiden last time and should make his presence felt in an ordinary maiden.

9/2

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed on Punchestown debut, showed plenty of pace until green and caught late over 1m1f; big drop in trip but no flies on her trainer and plenty of family smart over 7f so stiff six might be okay.
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3rd

2

(4)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:50 Gowran Park

Vera’s Secret

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John James Feane

took keen hold, soon disputed lead, led clearly after 1f

9/2

5th

8

(10)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Vera’s Secret

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: John James Feane

prominent, went second halfway, briefly led 2f out, headed and lost two places over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

3/1

2nd

3

(4)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:30 Punchestown

Vera’s Secret

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Half-sister to winners Brains (prolific 1m, mainly AW; RPR 95), Pure Action (1m AW; 79) and Granny May (7f; 76); dam fourth over 1m only start (59), sister to 7f Group 3 winner Jazz Princess; market best guide on belated debut.

20/1

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Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 5f 2yo AW winner Nevereversaynever, half-brother to 5 winners including Full Moon (7f-1m2f inc AW/Qatar Derby) and Chiricahua (12.6f-1m6f/3m hurdle); dam 6f-7f winner (inc 2yo Listed); cost E105,000 as a yearling.
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1st

3

(4)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Never Cry Never

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Got upset in the stalls when contesting a 5f maiden at Navan last month, fifth to Greek Flower (a handicap winner since) was a respectable effort in the circumstances, and he was a neck in front of today's rival First Gentleman; ran about the place when fifth over 7f here two weeks ago; interesting now with cheekpieces on and Colin Keane aboard.

15/8

5th

2

(10)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Dundalk (AW)

Never Cry Never

9st 8lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: J A Stack

Got upset in the stalls when contesting a 5f maiden at Navan three weeks ago; fifth to Greek Flower (a handicap winner since) was a respectable effort in the circumstances; 7f should suit.

8/1

5th

8

(12)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Never Cry Never

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Lack of experience was probably a factor on his debut at the Curragh but concerning that he got outpaced over 6f; needs to reverse form with third-placed Nouvel Espoir.

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 03

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150s, flattered by his proximity to easy winner at Cork in July; second has done nothing for that form but fourth (now rated 89) certainly has.
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6th

2

(9)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Charlie Brow’n

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: T J O’Mara

midfield, some headway under 2f out, no impression over 1f out

7/2

7th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Charlie Brow’n

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

14/1

3rd

5

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Cork

Charlie Brow’n

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: T J O’Mara

Never looked likely to feature on debut in 1m maiden at Leopardstown; has been gelded.

66/1

Form: 332337

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Last month's handicap debut was first time he's been out of the three but can't say he was progressive prior to that; goes on ground and has gone closer over 6f than 7f but still rather be against him than on his side.
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5th

2

(1)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Placed on his first five starts, now looks regressive but could feature in this company since he is rated the equal of Cross Border and finished only just behind Never Cry Never when sixth at Navan.

7/2

6th

4

(15)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear prospects on his best form but there are several negatives attached to his profile too; beaten favourite on four occasions since a promising debut at the Curragh in May; appears to have lost form, though run was too bad to be true in 6f Curragh maiden in which Nouvel Espoir was third.

9/2

Form: 9

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost a bit at the sales but slowly away when well beaten on Monday's debut at Fairyhouse (7f); will need more time.
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9th

9

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

A Day In Deauville

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

prominent

100/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

A Day In Deauville

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

Small yard; £35,000 yearling/2yo closely related to 5f-7.4f winner Kodimoor (RPR 73), half-sister to six winners including Corinthia Knight (Listed).

50/1

10th
10 (6)
Loma Larnee

10/1

Form: 04

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much improved on second start when beaten 1l by stablemate of Vera's Secret at Down Royal (5f, good).
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10th

10

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Loma Larnee

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

prominent

10/1

4th

9

(6)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Down Royal

Loma Larnee

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

in touch with leaders, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, no extra and lost two places towards finish

20/1

11th

8

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Navan

Loma Larnee

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Harry Angel filly a 8,000gns as a yearling; first foal; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 94); unlikely type to make immediate impact.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €68.10
Straight Forecast €74.41
Trifecta €2119.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

First Gentleman

The Irish Sun:

Never Cry Never

SPOTLIGHT:

Vera's Secret

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Yosemite Valley

POSTDATA:

First Gentleman