October 07 / 14.55 Curragh

14.55

Soft

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
9 (11)
Letherfly

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £14.60
  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly cost 30,000euros as a yearling; second foal; dam 5f AW winner (RPR 83), half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Orlaith, from family of 7f 2yo Group 1 winner Toormore; respected source so market watch advised on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

11

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Letherfly

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel Meade

Won 6f soft ground maiden at the Curragh on debut in October 2023; Listed-placed last year; was entitled to need last month's outing on first run since March; cheekpieces now. and useful 7lb off

16/1

1

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Letherfly

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Won 6f soft ground maiden at the Curragh on debut in October 2023 before excellent third in Listed company over C&D last year; reasonable effort when beaten 8l into ninth on return and h'cap debut in March over 1m; another absence since; drop back in trip will suit but not easy giving weight away to the 3yos on return.

5/1

9th

5

(11)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Letherfly

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

Churchill filly made winning debut in Curragh soft-ground maiden in October 2023; third in Naas Listed on seasonal return last year, coming from well back; below best at Galway when last seen; absence to overcome but very lightly raced; handicap debut.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 395

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Definite step forward on third start when staying on nicely at the finish over this trip when good fifth in Naas fillies maiden last month (winner a subsequent Group 3 winner); contender now in a much weaker race.
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20th

1

(23)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 20 starts; runner-up five times; encouraging C&D comeback fourth last month puts her in the mix although has a bit to find with Hugo's Girl on that run.

15/2

4th

3

(18)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 19 starts; runner-up five times; stable is enjoying a good spell, and Siobhan Rutledge's 3lb claim is an asset.

12/1

8th

6

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Four Blondes

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Up and down form this season; runner up over C&D (good) on penultimate then beaten 6l at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) on latest; remains 1lb above last win but in the mix if on a going day; handles soft.

12/1

3rd
10 (8)
Next Trick

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bated Breath filly cost 90,000gns as a yearling; half-sister to winners inc recent 1m6f Group 1 Prix de Royallieu winner Sea Silk Road; dam German 7.5f 2yo Listed winner (stayed 1m4f; 94), half-sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner; interesting newcomer but may want a greater stamina test.
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4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Next Trick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

9/1

16/1

Form: 89

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Safely held both previous runs here (latest behind stablemate Slaney Swagger); probably more one for a nursery.
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6th

1

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Auguste Lumiere

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clare Hobson

stumbled soon after start, towards rear

6/1

4th

3

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Auguste Lumiere

9st 7lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f, outpaced from over 1f out

9/4

4th

3

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Auguste Lumiere

9st 7lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Profitable filly cost 9,000Euros as a foal; half-sister to winners Arthurian Fable (1m6f; RPR 104) and Liars Corner (1m4f RPR 60); dam unraced half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner Ave; fourth in Dundalk barrier trial last month; stoutly-bred on the damside, likely all the better for the experience.
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1st

8

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Thrifty Of Digby

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over 1m at this venue; two moderate runs this term, including in a Sligo race in which Chico Guerrera was second, before returning to form with a winning display at Roscommon a fortnight ago; made all over the extended 7f then, this trip is within her range; 5lb extra does not seem harsh.

100/30

1st

3

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Thrifty Of Digby

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over the extended 1m2f on this card; her other success was over 1m at Gowran; two moderate runs this term; trip may not be ideal into the bargain.

12/1

8th

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over just short of this trip at Roscommon on third run of the season; fitter for return and 7lb claimed now; might be capable of more improvement this term.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 7f soft-ground Listed winner With Thanks was far from disgraced on debut in hot Leopardstown fillies maiden back in July; back in trip after a break in what looks a much weaker race so has to be considered.
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5th

10

(7)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders on near side of group

10/1

4th

12

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

8th

10

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

16/1

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Profitable colt shaped nicely on recent debut here when fourth on softish ground over a mile; probably won't need to improve too much to play a major role here and more positive ride likely now dropped markedly in trip.
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8th

2

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

16:19 Gowran Park

Slaney Swagger

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Philip M Byrne

Is 0-19 on turf but has been running well in defeat recently, including over C&D on heavy on his penultimate start; beaten just 1l on latest and same mark here; claims.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Slaney Swagger

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Philip M Byrne

0-20 but best run for this yard when beaten half a length in a heavy ground Gowran handicap (1m) last month; well treated if he can build on that and handles quicker ground.

4/1

6

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Philip M Byrne

Maiden has run well in defeat three times at this track over the season but was below form at Punchestown four days ago; could bounce back returning here and handles this ground.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 64

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on both starts in Naas maidens although a bit keen latest; more likely needed but not one to rule out.
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17th

17

(11)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Valentino Express

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

Eight-race maiden and mostly modest handicap form; 3lb wrong and looks up against it.

50/1

13th

12

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Valentino Express

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D J Bunyan

Showed early speed over the 5f here a month ago but didn't get home; remains a maiden.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner filly cost 12,000euros as a yearling; sister to Italian 5f sand winner Doux Bonheur, half-sister to three winners including Better Value (4.7f-1m including Germany/Belgium/AW; RPR 65) & Fasuba (Macau 5f-1m including Listed); dam modest maiden sister to useful 5f-1m winner Little White Lie; newcomer best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Abiding Star

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

Took a slight step forward on two previous runs this season when a 3.25l sixth of 11 off 51 in a 5f Down Royal handicap on latest; needs much more back in maiden company.

12/1

6th

9

(9)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Abiding Star

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

13-race maiden; has shown very little in two 6f runs this season; first time with cheekpieces; questions to answer.

25/1

Form: 3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran his 50-1 odds on last month's Cork debut when staying on late to finish an albeit well beaten third; both the first and second have won since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Apachetwohundred

9st 10lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Ground was good when he was a remote third behind smart types King Cuan and Pipsy on debut at Cork; not as effective on soft going on his two more recent outings; this surface may help to bring out the best in him.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:15 Navan

Apachetwohundred

9st 4lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

No great shakes so far, even if he ran into good horses on debut when showing some ability; a fair bit to find; blinkers.

14/1

10th

2

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Apachetwohundred

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Outran his 50-1 odds on last month's Cork debut when staying on late to finish an albeit well beaten third; both the first and second have won since.

12/1

Form: 80

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held both starts over 5f, can only be watched for now.
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10th

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Mary Shoelaces

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Two 5f wins last year, off 63 at Newmarket (good) in August and off 67 on her final start at the Curragh (yielding) for this rider; career high mark now and record fresh suggests she'll need this run after a 212-day absence.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eqtidaar gelding is first foal of a maiden half-sister to Listed-placed French winners Pretty Panther (6.5f-1m) and Plaisanciere (7f-1m); debutant of limited appeal.
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12th

6

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Curragh

French Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Eqtidaar gelding is first foal of a maiden half-sister to Listed-placed French winners Pretty Panther (6.5f-1m) and Plaisanciere (7f-1m); debutant of limited appeal.

33/1

13th
7 (1)
Our Major

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam gelding is first foal of an unraced mare; best watched on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

(10)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:40 Naas

Our Major

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: J Larkin

in rear

100/1

13th

7

(1)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Our Major

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: J Larkin

Elzaam gelding is first foal of an unraced mare; best watched on debut.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €71.60
Straight Forecast €61.42
Trifecta €264.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slaney Swagger

POSTDATA:

Four Blondes

The Irish Sun:

Many Thanks

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slaney Swagger

TOPSPEED:

Slaney Swagger