December 13 / 16.45 Dundalk (AW)

16.45

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in a trial at Naas before showing ability with a fourth placing over 1m last week; probably better to come.
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1st

7

(1)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

McVay

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Jack W Davison

prominent, headway to lead going best over 1f out, clear when ridden and drifted right inside final furlong, ran on

7/2

5

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

McVay

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

U S Navy Flag colt; half-brother to winners Massaman (7f-1m3f including AW/Bahrain; RPR 96) and Gavi Di Gavi (7f-8.6f, mostly AW; 86); dam unraced half-sister to winners Mooneista (5f Group 2) and Moonmeister (1m-1m4f Flat and 2m1f/2m2f hurdle); travelled very nicely into a barrier trial at Naas before seemingly getting outpaced and finishing fourth; yard have done well with this family and they get 2yo winners; longer trip will suit.

11/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 180,000euros as a yearling; was the shortest-priced of four runners for his trainer in a 1m maiden here last month, and they came home in the order anticipated by the market; his third place behind the two market leaders was promising, but this shorter trip is not guaranteed to produce improvement.
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2nd

9

(8)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Perretti

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent when switched right 2f out, soon challenging and ridden, kept on towards near side inside final 110yds, no match for winner

5/2

3rd

7

(11)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Perretti

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lope De Vega colt; cost 180,000euros as a yearling; dam French 10.5f-1m6f winner (RPR 99), closely related to two winners including Danjeu (Aus Listed-placed 1m4f), half-sister to winners Tannaaf (useful 7f 2yo/1m2f) and Great Sound (1m4f/1m5f); notable newcomer but balance of pedigree suggests he may want a bit further.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded since low-key Curragh debut; Colin Keane aboard but stablemate Rebelsontherun has much more obvious claims.
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4th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Clicked last summer with a Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f on nice ground; touched off at Naas two starts back and couldn't get in the clear until too late when beaten just over 2l in premier handicap at the Curragh last weekend.

7/2

7th

20

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

All three wins at Fairyhouse last season came at this trip on decent ground; back to form on favoured ground at Leopardstown early this month when beaten a short-head in three-way photo; 3lb rise takes him back to a career-high mark but capable 7lb claimer booked.

16/1

2nd

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

I Bid You Ajou

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

3-20 on turf, all three wins at Fairyhouse last season; almost sprang a 33-1 surprise on seasonal return at Dundalk (6f) last month; 7f too far at Leopardstown on latest; not beaten far off 3lb higher over C&D last July; in the mix.

12/1

Form: 03

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from satisfactory mid-field Curragh debut to take third in a C&D maiden three weeks ago; has potential to make further progress; could go well.
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9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

9th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Late Night Talking

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

It was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft) and then never landed a blow from off the pace at Roscommon; no wins in 14 but best form has been on the AW; cheekpieces enlisted.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Late Night Talking

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kieran P Cotter

No wins in 13 and it was a claimer in which he ran second at Bellewstown recently (1m, soft); does seem more effective on the AW.

12/1

Form: 055

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from 7f Curragh debut when fifth over 6f at the same venue, in first-time blinkers after being gelded; got closer in fifth over this trip here a fortnight ago, staying on having had plenty to do early in the straight; blinkers were left off for that, cheekpieces tried now; needs to find a bit more.
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2

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelsontherun

11st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Noel Wilson

Won at Dundalk (7f, Polytrack) last February for Michael O'Callaghan; however, he struggled on his final three starts for that yard and it's been the same story on both runs for this stable; new headgear combination.

50/1

15th

12

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Rebelsontherun

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Noel Wilson

Sole win came when dead-heating in three-runner race at Dundalk (7f, AW) in February 2024; unplaced all other starts, and he finished last of 11 on stable debut at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; difficult to recommend.

50/1

15th

12

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Rebelsontherun

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Noel Wilson

Sole win came when dead-heating in three-runner race at Dundalk (7f, AW) in February 2024; unplaced all other starts, and he finished last of 11 on stable debut at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; difficult to recommend.

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well when staying on in mid-field in a 1m maiden at the Curragh last month; looked a raw type with considerable potential for improvement but stablemate Perretti has stronger claims.
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7th

10

(17)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Puturhandstogether

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for Joseph O'Brien; won 4yo handicap hurdle at 2025 Cheltenham Festival and also took a huge prize for last September's Irish Cesarewitch on Flat at the Curragh (2m1f, yielding); underwhelming in his three handicap hurdles in November-April, which is a concern, as is today's widest stall, but his Curragh win (bursting clear 1f out) was delivered with considerably more authority than the winning margin suggests; respected.

9/1

13th

3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Puturhandstogether

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last season's Fred Winter winner at Cheltenham never threatened on return there last month in 2m5f Coral Cup; previously hampered at least twice when well held behind Zillow over today's C&D; Walsh prefers Davy Crockett.

16/1

16th

8

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Puturhandstogether

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was never in doubt once his jockey pressed the button in last season's Fred Winter at this meeting (2m, good to soft) and much the same when he landed a huge pot in the Irish Cesarewitch on Flat (2m1f) in September; whether he's on a good mark is an issue but he may have found 2m at Listowel sharper than ideal when runner-up in September and this marked step up in trip is an interesting move; big-race performer who has to be given a close look.

11/1

Form: 904

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Some promise in his debut over 6f at this track but lost all chance over 7f next time when starting very slowly; gave an improved display when fourth here two weeks ago, under 2l behind runner-up Bruce Lightning.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 39002

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three poor turf runs after third over 5f at Cork in May; a revelation when second at 33-1 here two weeks ago, around 2l in front of fourth-placed Exceeding.
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11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

11th

1

(16)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bruce Lightning

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

C&D winner last winter off 71; disappointing since, most recently in this headgear combination at Navan; hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

12/1

8th

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Bruce Lightning

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick Martin

Won at Dundalk during the winter but ineffective on turf this season; new headgear tried here and the rider booking is attractive but hard to fancy despite a falling mark.

16/1

20/1

Form: 07

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some merit in his two runs at this venue but not enough to suggest he can win a maiden at this stage.
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2nd

6

(3)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zenato

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Form dipped last time when bidding for a hurdles hat-trick; won his last Flat attempt but that was on turf in autumn 2024; AW record is 0-7.

5/1

1st

2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Zenato

11st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fair Flat racer who came good over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning Fakenham maiden (2m, good) in April, but he jumped and ran poorly at Plumpton last month and needs to bounce back.

9/1

9th

1

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

Zenato

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fair Flat racer who came good over hurdles at fourth attempt, digging deep to regain lead on run-in in Fakenham maiden (2m, good) in April; well held when fourth on handicap return in June, though, and needs more here.

9/1

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished with only one rival behind in each of his two runs; no apparent chance.
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16th

17

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Solar Falcon

12st 0lb

J: Anna Nangle

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won a Gowran maiden hurdle in Oct' 2024, seen just twice since, hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: 000

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impossible to make a case for him based on three turf outings during the summer.
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14th

11

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Aisling Oscar

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has done well on AW for current yard, completing a remarkable eight-timer along the way; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-10; bit to prove off same mark.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Aisling Oscar

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A revelation on AW for new yard since last November, posting an eight-timer; close second of six off this mark at Wolverhampton last month; he's 0-9 on turf but this is his first run on grass for his current trainer and he could be involved.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost touch from an early stage on debut three weeks ago, Perretti is yard's number one.
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3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Peter McCreery

Mildly encouraging form as a juvenile hurdler but handicap debut run at Roscommon in September was poor; probably best watched on return.

20/1

2

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

11-race maiden who has yet to make the frame under either code; hasn't progressed from a respectable second run over hurdles (beaten 9l) but handicaps are now a more feasible option; the market may guide.

20/1

7th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

My Mate Tony

11st 4lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

towards rear, some headway on inner before 2 out, soon no impression

28/1

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price when down the field over 1m here on debut; shorter trip is unlikely to help much since he seemed to get outpaced.
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13th

13

(11)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

The Ukulele Style

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Luke W Comer

Huge price when down the field over 1m here on debut; shorter trip is unlikely to help much since he seemed to get outpaced.

66/1

9th

14

(7)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

The Ukulele Style

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Luke W Comer

Raa Atoll colt is first foal of an unraced half-sister to 1m AW winner Boxatricks, family of high-class miler Second Set; newcomer best watched.

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €7.50
Straight Forecast €5.32
Trifecta €25.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Perretti

TOPSPEED:

McVay

POSTDATA:

Exceeding

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Perretti

The Irish Sun:

Perretti