February 16 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-5

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on his second start over C&D last month; shapes like an extra furlong will suit; others preferred in a stronger maiden.
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1st

9

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted strong market support on his penultimate run over 7f in February but could only manage third; made amends upped to 1m last time, scoring with a dominant performance; raised 6lb for that win, but he was rated 13lb higher in 2024, so there could be more in him if he continues in good form.

5/1

1st

5

(14)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted good support when third over 7f last time, with Notforalongtime back in fifth; should be in the mix if he stays; failed to do so at the Curragh in 2024 on his only previous attempt.

9/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5442-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Showed ability against a couple of nice sorts in maidens last year; second in a Newcastle maiden on her AW debut when last seen in September; looks a leading contender.
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9th

4

(8)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Black Jack

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: John S O’Donoghue

prominent on outer, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened quickly under 2f out

10/1

9th

4

(8)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Black Jack

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: John S O’Donoghue

prominent on outer, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened quickly under 2f out

10/1

10th

4

(7)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Miss Black Jack

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Dundalk winner in April; set stiff tasks in Listed races at Chelmsford and in Germany; first run since early July but the yard is in form.

12/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 59353-

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Showed gradual progression as last season went on, culminating in an excellent third in the Birdcatcher Nursery at Naas on soft to heavy; acted on any ground although this her first try on this surface; hooded first time; likely to go close.
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6th

6

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Staysound Susie

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Career-best on latest to land a nice pot at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy) under this rider, her fourth win; ground-versatile but she'll need to improve again to follow up off a career-high mark of 90.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form.

5/1

3rd

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Staysound Susie

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over C&D (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 7lb lower; moderate effort when a 7.75l fifth behind Dmaniac here on seasonal return (6f, heavy); will be sharper now but may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

Form: 034-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in three maidens around here; didn't get home over 1m here two weeks ago so dropping back to 6f may well suit; cheekpieces retained.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Faded late but made a perfectly pleasing debut in a 7f maiden here last month; drop to 6f should suit and looks well capable of getting into the money.
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17th

23

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Two-time AW winner gained a breakthrough turf win over C&D early this month (good) off 71; close Naas fourth was another step in the right direction, despite getting upset in stalls; 2lb wrong here.

14/1

4th

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Genesis

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Michael Mulvany

Two-time AW winner gained a breakthrough turf win at the Curragh (6f, good) on his seasonal return five days ago; 5lb rise for that 0.5l success seems fair and top rider booked; should go well again.

11/2

1st

4

(13)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Genesis

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Both wins gained on AW over this trip; 0-10 on turf, out of his depth in a strong C&D race last autumn (10lb out of the handicap); one of his better turf runs was when third of 21 over 7f at this venue last May.

16/1

Form: 77

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a maiden and a rated race here; drops in trip but plenty more needed.
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2nd

16

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Whatswrongnow

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Batt Burke

Maiden has been running okay this season; narrowly denied off 1lb higher at Cork on latest (5f, soft); handles quicker ground; should be in the mix again back at 6f off 1lb higher.

9/2

2nd

15

(16)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Batt Burke

0-16 on turf; has run well in defeat on good and soft ground; ran okay from out of the handicap over 5f on seasonal return at Naas (5f, good) when 0.5l behind Art Of Unity; has gone well over C&D; 11-2 when midfield at Navan (6f, yielding) 3 days ago, slightly hampered; drop back in trip a plus; top rider booked.

12/1

50/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Last of eight in a Navan maiden in September on his only start; hard to make a case for.
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11th

10

(1)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Enola Nation

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Ciaran Murphy

Soundly beaten in sixth at Sligo and looks well held by Layoftheland on that evidence.

25/1

6th

7

(5)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Enola Nation

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Ciaran Murphy

prominent, weakened over 1f out

16/1

6th

7

(5)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:45 Sligo

Enola Nation

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Ciaran Murphy

prominent, weakened over 1f out

16/1

8th
2 (5)
Happy Henry

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to German 7f/1m winner Swinging Sixties; dam 5f-6f winner (inc AW; RPR 70), sister to 5f AW winner Little Nosegay, half-sister to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Loveday out of 5f winner; quite speedily bred and no real surprise if he was able to make a mark here on debut.
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3rd

12

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Happy Henry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.

5/1

3rd

7

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

5/1

2nd

9

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Happy Henry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close in 19-runner handicap over 6f at Navan in the autumn, and returned with good effort there in March when just behind Ukiyo (and in front of Polar Bear and Gegenpressing); again found little when let down at Bellewstown latest and head carriage not endearing; might prefer it softer too.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta €16.30
Straight Forecast €14.90
Trifecta €54.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Staysound Susie

The Irish Sun:

Genesis

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Staysound Susie

POSTDATA:

Staysound Susie