January 26 / 19.30 Dundalk (AW)

19.30

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-3

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to Grade 1 Del Ma Futurity winner Klimt cost $420,000 as a yearling; promise both recent starts here over 6f, latest racing prominently when close third in winners event, still looking green; big player here if staying this longer trip.
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9th

4

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dreamer

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Won a 7f maiden here in January on third start but was poor in Listed company when last seen; has a long absence to overcome but has a shout if at his best.

10/1

8th

9

(5)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:18 Newcastle (AW)

Manhattan Dreamer

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Irish filly who showed steady progress at Dundalk during the winter, making most in 7f maiden nine weeks ago; has plenty to find on ratings but is still unexposed; takes another step up in distance.

16/1

1st

12

(14)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Murray

made virtually all, faced challenge when ridden from over 1f out, kept on well, always doing enough

15/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel colt cost 78,000gns as a yearling; brother to winners Frozen Angel (Group-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 108), He's A Gentleman (7f-8.6f AW; 85) and Ski Jump (1m2f; 58); dam 5f 2yo winner (78), half-sister to Group 1-winning sprinter Pipalong (Group 1); ran once in a Naas barrier trial last May; draw possibly not ideal on debut but any market support likely significant.
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2nd

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Emerald Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent up the centre

5/1

7th

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Limerick

Emerald Eclipse

9st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear, kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

11/4

2nd

2

(3)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

19:30 Fairyhouse

Emerald Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly into stride, ducked right start, soon midfield, headway 2f out, soon bit short of room and switched left when ridden, went second and kept on but no chance with winner inside final 110yds

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 9-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; Belardo filly slow to break and plenty green on Curragh debut in August but showed definite promise; should handle AW and potential improver.
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6th

1

(7)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Punta Coco

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Third in a 7f AW maiden in January; has failed to build on that and was down the field on handicap debut at Down Royal on Saturday.

5/1

9th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:05 Down Royal

Punta Coco

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Third in a 7f AW maiden in January; has failed to build on that but still worth considering now that she tackles handicap company for the first time.

7/2

7th

13

(5)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Punta Coco

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best RPR when third in a 7f AW maiden in January; mixed messages as to what she achieved when beaten 10l behind a smart one in a Gowran maiden (1m, soft) but that was still a fair run and this drier ground can benefit.

3/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only faded late on when fourth of eight over this trip on debut at Down Royal in September (beaten 5l); should improve for that and handle this surface.
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15

(9)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 95y

17:20 Roscommon

Sobriety Blue

9st 0lb

T: Andrew Slattery

Never in the first three in 15 outings; not well treated by the race conditions; reserve.

9

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Sobriety Blue

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden has been regressive in the last year; a falling mark is some help but still doesn't appeal on recent evidence.

28/1

7

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Sobriety Blue

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Closely matched with Cu Chulainn on recent Limerick running; both need to improve to feature.

12/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 6f AW/US 1m turf winner Dandy Warhol; dam 1m2f winner for Tony Mullins; newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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3rd

13

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here in May; badly hampered in the race won by Headmaster later that month; 3lb wrong when taking the 5f Rockingham Handicap here last time; stiff task off his new rating,

10/1

1st

16

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here last month; third behind two of these rivals at Down Royal a fortnight ago; 3lb out of the handicap.

20/1

3rd

3

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Genesis

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f Curragh handicap last month (good; 3lb lower); did well to be a close fourth next time after getting upset in the stalls and was reportedly tight for room in his last race; respected off what's still a competitive mark.

5/1

Form: 03-5 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gelded after low-key Curragh debut and keen-going sort has shown ability on both runs here this winter, not quite getting home over a mile latest; drop back in trip to suit and should play a role.
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2nd

1

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

I Bid You Ajou

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at Fairyhouse; another solid display at that venue two weeks ago when second in a seven-runner contest; jockey reported interference.

11/2

2nd

7

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

I Bid You Ajou

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at this venue; 3lb wrong here but he ran well in this race last season to finish a 2.5l second off 1lb higher; thereabouts.

9/2

4th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

I Bid You Ajou

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Came good last summer with a quick-fire Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f; touched off at Naas three starts ago; denied a clear run until too late in a premier handicap at the Curragh two weeks ago; generally dependable sort was one place in front of Aurora Nova at Listowel last Sunday.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cotai Glory gelding; dam placed 1m AW (RPR 44), half-sister to German 7f Listed winner Emboss out of 7f 2yo winning sister to smart GB/US miler L'Oiseau D'Argent; widest of draws and others preferred.
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5th

8

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Whatswrongnow

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Batt Burke

Maiden after 32 starts has been mostly running well this season, but getting bumped up in the handicap for being placed isn't helping matters; likely to run well again.

8/1

3rd

15

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Whatswrongnow

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

Yet to taste success after 31 races, placed nine times; fair form this season, second on three occasions; not beaten far in sixth over 5f at Bellewstown last week; that race came only two days after a creditable second of 17 over 6f at Fairyhouse; first reserve.

6th

9

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Whatswrongnow

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

Longstanding maiden who runs well now and again, as when second at Fairyhouse on Wednesday (6f); each-way claims.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
U S Navy Flag gelding cost 25,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 71), closely related to 1m2f Flat/AW bumper winner Dagian; encouraging jockey booking for debut so worth a market check.
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10th

14

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Best effort came over 1m5f on soft ground at Sligo but was well below that level twice since, including over C&D.

22/1

9th

14

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

17:15 Clonmel

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield, lost position after 1f

33/1

10th

14

(16)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

prominent on outer, went second after 1f, challenging 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kuroshio half-sister to Qatar 8.5f-11.7f winner Gold Fleece; dam placed 7f-1m in France (RPR 81), closely related to useful 9.5f-1m4f AW winner Ottoman Empire; tongue-tied for debut and best watched.
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8th

1

(8)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lismacbryan Hill

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her wins in Ireland came on the beach at Laytown (6f) and in a Dundalk handicap (6f); makes her stable debut after 139 days off; drawn widest but worth a market check.

10/1

10th
13 (4)
Sylkie

12/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hindered by slow starts on both outings here, stepping up on debut run when beaten 5l last month, staying on; extra furlong should suit and could well improve if getting a level break.
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14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trio of undistinguished runs at this venue, impossible to make a case for on that evidence.
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15th

5

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

My Mate Tony

11st 7lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Peter McCreery

0-9 over hurdles; two runs this year haven't suggested a trip to the winner's enclosure is imminent; others appeal more.

33/1

13th

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Peter McCreery

Maiden has struggled off stiff mark in opening handicaps; down 4lb but remains of limited appeal unless first-time tongue-tie brings serious improvement.

25/1

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slade Power half-brother to 1m AW winner Tara Power (RPR 67); dam 5f AW winner (68), half-sister to Group-placed 1m4f winner Tipitena; unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
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19th

20

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual AW winner has only had three starts on turf but didn't run badly over C&D last time; still needs a fair bit more dropped 2lb.

20/1

9th

18

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Both wins gained at Dundalk, where he has done most of his racing; turf experience limited to two runs last year, and neither was encouraging.

16/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green first time out here last month; likely to need more experience.
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7th

13

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Waystar

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 1m4f here a year ago; form has been uneven since, good run over 1m4f in December on penultimate start; failed to build on that over this trip the following month.

12/1

13th

4

(15)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Waystar

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came on AW; creditable effort on good to firm at Ayr before lesser run at Dundalk last Friday; unproven on this sort of ground and has a poor draw; cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 13 on debut here last month (1m); best watched for now.
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9th

12

(10)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Dreamline Amelia

8st 10lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Well beaten in two handicaps lately and will have to do much more even dropping to the basement mark

22/1

11th

11

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Dreamline Amelia

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders

33/1

13th

8

(12)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Dreamline Amelia

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Well beaten in three maidens at Dundalk and on return at Limerick up to a mile; however, should fare better on handicap debut and is worth a market check.

14/1

Non-runners

Mm Dragonfly, Pepper Noir, Sir Sagacious

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Payout
Exacta €14.20
Straight Forecast €10.76
Trifecta €82.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Manhattan Dreamer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Manhattan Dreamer

POSTDATA:

Manhattan Dreamer

The Irish Sun:

Manhattan Dreamer