April 12 / 17.40 Dundalk (AW)

17.40

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 05052- BF

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Best of his five runs came over C&D last time (November) when just denied in first-time blinkers; reverts to previously worn cheekpieces today; has the rating to run well if ready enough on return.
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3rd

4

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Transcending Glory

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement.

14/1

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Transcending Glory

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement.

14/1

18th

1

(12)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Transcending Glory

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner was second over C&D on this card last year off 87; won good Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) last July off this mark; had excuses for below-par effort at Chester on return when caught wide from high draw; contender; hooded.

11/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 384 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran a very promising debut a year ago when 3rd to the subsequent Phoenix Stakes winner over 5f on heavy ground; a concern that she has been absent since but the market can help on debut for a new top yard who had a good maiden winner at Leopardstown on Wednesday.
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2nd

10

(7)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Spanish Cara

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon pressed leader, led going okay 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

4/6

2nd

10

(7)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Spanish Cara

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon pressed leader, led going okay 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

4/6

2nd

13

(6)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Spanish Cara

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pulled hard, in touch with leaders, headway when pushed along on far side of group from 2f out, soon ridden and went second, kept on but no match for winner

5/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2547-8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Smart sort last year, running creditably in maidens and in Listed/Group company; below her best in heavy ground over 7f at the Curragh on return; however, if she can return to top form on AW debut then she is clearly the one to beat.
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12th

6

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Gaenari

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

anticipated start, raced far side, soon recovered and prominent, led after 1f

16/1

8th

8

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Gaenari

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Maiden was twice placed in Listed company as a 2yo but has been regressive this season while running well at times; poor in a Listed race at Ayr last time but this is more realistic.

22/1

4th
14 (13)
Zarra Ellis

5/1

Form: 63- BF

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best of two runs last year when beaten 3l over this trip on debut at Naas; beaten almost 5l over 7f at this venue next time but the return to this trip will suit and a player if ready on return.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:45 Bellewstown

Zarra Ellis

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Made all to get off the mark in a 5f maiden at Cork; hasn't built on that, though being held up on handicap debut at the Curragh perhaps didn't suit her.

16/1

9th

7

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Zarra Ellis

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W McCreery

raced far side, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Tipperary

Zarra Ellis

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Stepped up considerably on previous 6f/7f form when bolting up in a 5f maiden at Cork last month; raised a punishing 18lb for that, but still has to take on She's Quality on on 9lb worse than handicap terms.

7/1

11/1

Form: 0093-4

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs in defeat for Andy Slattery, including a close 3rd over C&D; similar effort on debut for his owner/trainer over 7f last time; this trip probably suits better but has a bit to find.
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2nd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Badda Bing

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Josh Halley

disputed lead, lost position under 2f out, rallied final 110yds, went second towards finish, no match for winner

12/1

18th

9

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Badda Bing

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Josh Halley

Faded from the front in a handicap at Naas after four months off; others preferred.

20/1

7th

11

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Naas

Badda Bing

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Has shown ability in AW maidens during winter/spring up to this trip; can be involved on handicap debut if ready after a break.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam placed in Germany, half-sister to German winners incl' Alaskakonigin (1m2f Listed; dam of Italian Derby winner Ardakan) and Alicante (1m3f Listed); 25,000euros yearling is by a solid sire and could run well on debut; check market.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Empress Alma

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year (including here); running okay in defeat this year without much respite from the handicapper until dropped 3lb after recent Killarney run; back to last winning mark so don't rule out.

7/1

1

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Empress Alma

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year but yet to hit top form in this campaign, recent Galway run in this grade was ordinary (three of today's rivals ahead); needs a bit more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

25/1

Form: 7-0

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts in 7f maidens here; promise on debut back in December but was well below that level on return a week ago; has loads to find on that run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(17)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Ragtime Milly

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Yvonne Latta

Best effort was when fourth behind Rock Etoile at Gowran in September but well beaten since; others much more likely.

33/1

9

(17)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Ragtime Milly

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Yvonne Latta

Best effort was when fourth behind Rock Etoile at Gowran in September but well beaten since; others much more likely.

33/1

14th

8

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ragtime Milly

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Yvonne Latta

midfield, weakened towards far side final furlong

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l on debut in a 5f maiden on heavy ground at Cork; with improvement likely she should be more competitive up in trip on this surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bright Lightening

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

always behind

33/1

8th

5

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bright Lightening

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

always behind

33/1

5

(4)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Bright Lightening

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

Struggled at big prices in two runs over sprint trips so far; back on turf here and one for handicaps after this.

16/1

100/1

Form: 0-70

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens over various trips and best wait for handicap company.
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19

(16)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Layoftheland

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession, including over C&D; has deteriorated; failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in her first two starts this year; again down the field at Roscommon in July.

50/1

12

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession; has deteriorated; has failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in two starts this year.

25/1

7

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season; lost form afterwards and last month's comeback run at Fairyhouse was poor; no obvious claims although has been given every chance by the handicapper and upped in trip.

12/1

7/1

Form: 436-

Last run: 338 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Solid runs on first two starts for David Evans in UK last year, on AW and when beaten only 3.75l by a Group 2 winner next time; below that form on soft subsequently; questions after being off 11 months but a player if ready.
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16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

11

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in July but she has regressed of late and is 0-4 on the AW; one of two for the yard so watch the betting.

20/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two C&D maidens and best wait for handicap company.
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13th

15

(9)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:05 Bellewstown

Pocket Paralysis

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

prominent on outer

200/1

14th

16

(5)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Pocket Paralysis

9st 3lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Shown nothing at huge odds in three runs so far.

200/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 30l on debut here a week ago and can't be fancied on that performance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making A Move

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden; close third in 1m Newcastle classified in January, his second start for Daragh Bourke, but two very disappointing runs in similar races have followed.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 26l on debut over 1m here and can't be fancied on that performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

2

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Miss Bowers

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Beaten a long way in three maidens and can't be fancied.

150/1

7th

6

(5)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Miss Bowers

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

held up in rear, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off

100/1

7th

6

(5)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Miss Bowers

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

held up in rear, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.60
Straight Forecast €5.73
Trifecta €21.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gaenari

The Irish Sun:

Bright Lightening

POSTDATA:

Expound

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gaenari