November 01 / 15.00 Dundalk (AW)

15.00

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 372

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took major step forward in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last month when always close up second on soft; big player if he can transfer that form to AW.
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5th

7

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Take Me To Church

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

soon led, joined over 2f out, headed and weakened gradually from over 1f out

50/1

5th

7

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Take Me To Church

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

soon led, joined over 2f out, headed and weakened gradually from over 1f out

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 89

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stiff task on debut in valuable Curragh sales race and did well in the circumstances, staying on after slow start into midfield; didn't appear to stay 7f in good-class maiden there a fortnight ago and now drops back in trip with hood tried for AW debut; has ability.
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10th

10

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Anvika

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024; stand-out effort last year a fine second in a premier fillies' handicap at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld); 1lb lower here but hard to fancy on this season's efforts.

18/1

13th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Turf and AW winner was 7.75l behind Vega's Muse at this venue three days ago when finishing in midfield (1m, good to yielding); this comes quick enough and others preferred.

33/1

8th

6

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Her wins have been at 6f-7f but best run last year when runner-up in valuable C&D handicap on Champions Weekend in September off 1lb lower; heavy ground against her final start; one to consider although lacks a recent run.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 45

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just okay form so far on turf, needs to improve to feature on AW debut and appears the lesser likely of the Davison pair.
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5th

1

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bergamasco

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

5th

1

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bergamasco

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

Form:

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly dropped out tamely on Gowran debut in July on soft; given time off since and could appreciate this sounder surface but watching brief advised.
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6th

3

(10)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Alaska

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Much improved on second start and AW debut when speed for much of way in finishing fourth in 6f auction maiden (Go Go Gonzo behind) a month ago but didn't appear to stay this trip on Wednesday when well held.

8/1

7th

8

(6)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Alaska

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pressed leader

11/4

4th

5

(8)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Alaska

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Kodiac filly dropped out tamely on Gowran debut in July on soft; given time off since and could appreciate this sounder surface but watching brief advised.

14/1

5th
7 (5)
Hemight

20/1

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 10 on recent Leopardstown debut, seems best watched for now.
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9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caravaggio gelding a 10,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 77), half-sister to 6f-8.6f winner Castle Hill Cassie (inc AW/Listed); newcomer from respected source, market support likely significant.
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11th

9

(8)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Go Go Gonzo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

One of three runners for Ger Lyons, Colin Keane on Alto Sax; others much preferred following a modest run under Keane here last week.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Go Go Gonzo

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

9th

9

(12)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Go Go Gonzo

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

Made some late headway in a 6f maiden here a month ago (bit to find with Miss Alaska on that) but didn't get home over today's trip when racing keenly three weeks later; clearly needs to settle better.

10/1

Form: 53029

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Much improved second on handicap debut at Navan last month, stiff task later in month from out of handicap in valuable Naas nursery when reportedly hung right; not out of it back in maiden company but surprising if she played a major role.
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7th

9

(3)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dramatic Entrance

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Much improved second on handicap debut at Navan last month, stiff task later in month from out of handicap in valuable Naas nursery when reportedly hung right; not out of it back in maiden company but surprising if she played a major role.

8/1

9th

15

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Dramatic Entrance

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

2nd

5

(10)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Dramatic Entrance

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed some ability in three maidens over further but bred for sprinting; one to consider on handicap bow, so check the market.

10/1

8th
4 (1)
Fickou

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recent Navan debut not without promise (slowly away and not clear run then staying on at finish) and improvement likely so don't rule out.
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7th

8

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:21 Gowran Park

Fickou

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A Oliver

pressed leader, led after 2f, joined 4f out, headed and weakened gradually from over 2f out

16/1

8th

1

(7)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Fickou

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Beaten around 6l both handicap starts this year; didn't get home over a little shorter at Limerick but better ground may help and he's down in grade.

8/1

7th

11

(3)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 150y

14:05 Limerick

Fickou

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Not beaten far on his return to action at Navan last month; step up in trip will suit but needs to find a bit more to be involved.

20/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Exceed And Excel gelding cost 35,000euros as a yearling; first living foal; dam unraced daughter of a Queen Mary/Lowther winner; newcomer worth a market check.
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14th

8

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Exceeding

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beat Methgal by a short head at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) to gain his second win from 29 starts; raised a fair 3lb for that but overall form suggests he's not certain to back it up.

4/1

1st

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Record of 1-28 is off-putting; posted an excellent display from 6lb outside the handicap at Naas on seasonal return when second of 15; let favourite backers down at Navan next time when never better than midfield; hard to trust.

6/1

10th

10

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

1-27 record is off-putting but potentially interesting now after an excellent display from 6lb out of the handicap at Naas on his seasonal debut; kept on well to challenge the well-fancied winner Noble Nation with a useful yardstick in third; this track is similar in character to Naas.

3/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Muhaarar filly cost 10,000euros as a yearling; third foal; half-sister to winners Mezzo Soprano (6f/7f inc AW; RPR 90) and Cool Lightning (6f AW; 81); dam 6f 2yo winner (99); newcomer likely second-choice of the Oliver pair.
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18th

13

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Curragh

Clouds Collide

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: A Oliver

Muhaarar filly plenty green when last of ten on Dundalk debut in November; can only be watched on return.

66/1

18th

13

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Curragh

Clouds Collide

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: A Oliver

Muhaarar filly plenty green when last of ten on Dundalk debut in November; can only be watched on return.

66/1

10th

10

(6)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clouds Collide

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: A Oliver

Muhaarar filly cost 10,000euros as a yearling; third foal; half-sister to winners Mezzo Soprano (6f/7f inc AW; RPR 90) and Cool Lightning (6f AW; 81); dam 6f 2yo winner (99); newcomer likely second-choice of the Oliver pair.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €8.10
Straight Forecast €11.08
Trifecta €160.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Take Me To Church

The Irish Sun:

Fickou

POSTDATA:

Dramatic Entrance

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Take Me To Church