November 17 / 16.40 Dundalk (AW)

16.40

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race

  • Prize money: £11486.73
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Pro-Ride

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoustar colt cost 75,000gns as a yearling; second foal; dam 7f AW/8.4f turf Listed winner (RPR 104); yard gets the odd juvenile winner so newcomer worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Port Augusta

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

took keen hold, briefly led soon after start, raced in second after 1f, lost second under 4f out, pressed leaders when switched left 2f out, soon ridden and challenging, ran on to lead towards finish

6/1

1st

4

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Port Augusta

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: W P Browne

prominent, pushed along under 2f out, ridden up the centre over 1f out, ran on well to lead towards finish

12/1

50/1

  • Place: £13.60

Form: 99

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in both turf maidens last month, plenty keen on debut; eligible for a mark after this.
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13th

11

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Mint Man

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Possibly a bit high in the ratings now after a 6f Curragh win on his penultimate start; finished behind Bold Optimist and Cashel Blue in a large-field 6f event at the Curragh 11 days ago.

10/1

19th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Mint Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Regained the winning thread over C&D two weeks ago when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; has gone up 6lb but rider's 7lb claim negates that; should give another good account.

9/2

1st

10

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Mint Man

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

AW winner got off the mark on turf at Naas this time last year (6f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower; ran his best race this term when a 2l third of ten back at Naas last time (6f, good); new headgear combination tried; hasn't run too badly at this track in the past.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Exceed And Excel gelding cost 10,000euros as a foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 92); just denied late in barrier trial here in early September under today's rider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:20 Navan

Fair Taxes

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to beat Little Queenie (gave 13lb) over C&D in June and back to that level of form when just denied at Bellewstown last week after racing up with the pace; big player.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Fair Taxes

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to win at Navan in June off 2lb higher, safely held twice since in bigger fields at the Curragh; down in grade so don't rule out though best efforts have been over stiffer tracks.

5/1

2

(18)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Fair Taxes

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Towards the rear in the Rockingham since winning a small-field contest at Navan, good 7lb claimer aboard.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner filly never counted after slowish start on last month's Curragh debut; best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: 5222

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Brings a smart level of form to the table, having finished runner-up on last three starts, notably behind a subsequent Group 3 winner at Naas over this trip and when a clear second here over 5f, staying on well; return to this trip to suit and looks the one to beat from a good draw.
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4th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Emerald Banner

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, raced in fourth throughout, outpaced under 2f out, kept on

7/2

6th

9

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Emerald Banner

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

5th

9

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:35 Cork

Emerald Banner

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Chased home subsequent Listed-placed Alabama at Dundalk (5f) last September; beaten favourite twice since including over C&D; solid run at the Curragh latest but she is vulnerable to an improver.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 666441 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Some decent early-season turf form and has taken well to this surface, off the mark on first venture over this trip in nursery last week, slowly away and patiently ridden in steadily-run affair when getting up late on stands' side; should run his race but stiff task conceding 10lb to Emerald Banner.
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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: 85

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Barrier trial third showed early speed on Cork debut before fading and then never counted here early in the month over 5f; longer trip could suit but still has it to do.
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5th

10

(16)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Signor Ferrari

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Is on a dangerous mark and it wasn't a bad effort on return from 419 days off at Bellewstown last month; should strip fitter now and has won twice at just short of this trip at Dundalk; not discounted.

12/1

6th

9

(12)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Decent operator at a level on turf and AW, his most recent win coming in a 1m2f Dundalk handicap in January last year; not seen since third in a Tipperary handicap 14 months ago; market may prove the best guide.

10/1

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear filly cost 25,000euros at the breeze-ups; half-sister to winners Raydoun (6f inc AW; RPR 76) and Swiiss (prolific Italian 7f/7.5f inc 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to prolific 4.7f-1m winner (inc Belgium/France) I Am That; unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Lorrs Girl

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Rodger Sweeney

Only win and runner-up effort of her 26-race career have come at this track; landed 7f handicap off 7lb higher here in September 2024 and was second over 6f 13 months ago; largely out of form since but was only beaten 5l at Naas 23 days ago; dangerous off a basement mark and can't dismiss at her favourite track.

8/1

9th

16

(17)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Lorrs Girl

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best form at Cork, the scene of her only win (over 7f in September 2024) and last season's best effort, in a 6f contest; failed to make much impact on seasonal debut at Killarney six weeks ago.

16/1

11th

10

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Lorrs Girl

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best form at Cork, the scene of her only win (over 7f in September 2024) and last season's best effort, in a 6f contest; failed to make much impact on seasonal debut at Killarney.

16/1

Non-runners

Rosato, Twilight Hours, Zelestial

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €208.80
Straight Forecast €155.66
Trifecta €424.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emerald Banner

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

Emerald Banner

The Irish Sun:

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