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14.17

Yielding

Space Traveller Irish EBF Committed Stakes (Listed)

  • Prize money: £21804.35
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 13 runners
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Space Traveller Irish EBF Committed Stakes (Listed)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 11434- CD

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won his first two races, including a 6f Group 3 at the Curragh; sold for £1,100,000 before finishing fourth in Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot; confirmed a high standard of form with third in Phoenix Stakes and fourth in Middle Park at Newmarket; best of these as a juvenile; good chance despite 3lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(15)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced near side, towards rear

20/1

14th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bounced back from his flop in the Commonwealth Cup to rally to win the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Kind Of Blue a narrow second); won his maiden on soft going; this 3yo was better than ever last time but needs another step forward today.

14/1

1st

9

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led towards far side, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied when led again inside final 110yds, all out

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 24

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Plenty of stamina on the dam's side but showed good speed to finish second to Shandy over 5f on debut at Cork; fourth in a 6f maiden at the Curragh last Sunday; this looks very demanding.
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8th

13

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Betsen

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

6f AW win on his stable debut in November; added to his tally when seeing off five rivals at Chepstow 16 days ago (Class 4; 5f, good to soft); in deeper today.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 235-43

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Was a dependable sort in his six runs last year; good effort when third behind One Look in the Goffs Million; well beaten in fourth in the Madrid Handicap at Naas on return; much better in first-time blinkers when third behind two Aidan O'Brien-trained colts in a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

8/1

Form: 143-5 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Landed the odds in a 6f maiden at the Curragh last September; did not step up as expected in Group 3 races at Newmarket and Leopardstown; just behind My Mate Alfie in the Madrid Handicap and now 6lb better off; tongue-tie may help, but Ryan Moore rides His Majesty.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(15)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Military

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Second runner for yard and looks the second-string on jockey bookings; better effort on latest when beaten 2.5l in a 1m Listed at Killarney (yielding to soft); needs more to make his presence felt.

25/1

6th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:42 Killarney

Military

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Winner and Group 3-placed at two; has failed to make a significant impact this season; now goes beyond 7f for the first time following seventh of nine in a 7f Listed race at Cork last week.

6/1

Form: 04133- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Went close against subsequent Group 1 winner Porta Fortuna at Naas on debut; won a 6f maiden at the Curragh in August on her fourth start before third in Group 3 Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr last time; signed off with a Listed third at Newmarket behind Romantic Style, a Group 3 winner in France this season; leading chance.
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1st

9

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Navassa Island

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Just 1-20 but has been kept in quality company for most of her career, placed several times in Group 3 and Listed company; will have to find improvement to take this.

12/1

2nd

4

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Navassa Island

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole success was when beating the smart She's Quality in a 5f maiden here at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; not at her best this season, though managed a fair fourth at Naas three starts ago; held by Carla Ridge.

14/1

6th
13 (13)
Shandy

12/1

Form: 3-1

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelled well but just ran out of steam on debut in a 6f Curragh maiden last October; shaped as though 5f would suit; despite hanging left, proved too strong for Betsen in a 5f Cork maiden four weeks ago; likely to be progressive.
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8th

3

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Shandy

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Sprang 50-1 surprise when coming home strongly to land the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes over C&D in August; in rear in the Curragh premier handicap won by My Mate Alfie; raced too keenly in a similar race to this at the Curragh a week ago.

10/1

6th

1

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Shandy

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

dwelt start, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2f out, disputing third inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

11/2

24th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Shandy

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

towards rear

12/1

Form: 41286- BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Sole win from ten starts at two came in an ordinary Dundalk race, better form when second in a Listed event at the same venue; decent turf form in defeat although below best latest in Cornwallis at Newmarket (hampered and eased); unplaced favourite for a Group 3 event at Dundalk on final start.
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9th

5

(2)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama

9st 8lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

Smart 5f form at two, a winner here and second three times in Listed contests, once here; two runs in stakes company over 6f this year, ran okay at Navan but last of six at Naas; this is his trip and has to be respected on first run in a handicap.

4/1

6th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:55 Naas

Alabama

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out

16/1

6th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:55 Naas

Alabama

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out

16/1

Form: 1485- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won for Alice Haynes on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft). best form when fourth of six in French Group 3 (6f, soft) next time; down the field in the Gimcrack and last of five in the Champagne Stakes.
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5th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Power Mode

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Daniel James Murphy

raced in third, lost third when weakened under 2f out

13/2

8th

2

(3)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Power Mode

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Highly tried last season after his successful debut, running particularly well in a Group 3 at Deauville; remains in the same ownership this year despite changing yards and, although behind Kendall Roy two runs back, he showed bright speed and made all for a narrow success at Naas (6f, good; second-time blinkers); up 5lb but reverting to 5f shouldn't be an issue.

5/1

9th
14 (5)
Vassula Ryden

20/1

Form: 31-4 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third to 1-5 chance on Galway debut (7f) before a C&D median auction race win last October; vulnerable at this level following Gowran defeat on Tuesday.
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2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Vassula Ryden

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

An impressive maiden winner last year over 5.5f; hasn't gone on this year but has dropped in the handicap as a result; was just denied over this trip at Bellewstown last time; ground and draw fine; big player.

6/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Vassula Ryden

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

An impressive maiden winner last year over 5.5f; hasn't gone on this year but has dropped in the handicap as a result; was just denied over this trip at Bellewstown last time; ground and draw fine; big player.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Vassula Ryden

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

prominent, led after 1f, faced challenge from under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish

9/2

Form: 623-21 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Plenty of experience at two, notably final start when strong-finishing third in very valuable Naas sales event on soft (7f); good second on seasonal return over same trip in Madrid Handicap at Naas (with My Mate Alfie and Military behind), maintained progression with 5f rated race win at the Curragh.
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4th

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Bid For Chester

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas; close up in third behind Jon Riggens at the Curragh yesterday.

9/2

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Bid For Chester

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground here in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas on latest.

6/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Bid For Chester

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome.

28/1

40/1

Form: 1139-7 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a productive juvenile campaign with three wins and third in Fairyhouse Listed; slowly away and never in contention in 5f rated race won by stablemate Bid For Betsen at the Curragh last Saturday
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18th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Lia Fail

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice last year but has really struggled to find any form this season; 6lb below her last winning mark but makes little appeal on current form.

33/1

9th

13

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Galway

Lia Fail

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three-time winner last year up to this trip; below form all starts this term including handicaps the last twice; handles soft ground.

28/1

10th

4

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Lia Fail

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

midfield

12/1

20/1

Form: 12-416 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Improved for the addition of a tongue tie, springing a 66-1 surprise at Dundalk in December (5f) and showing that to be no fluke with three good runs at the same venue, including a defeat of an older rival with a rating of 101; unplaced in a Newcastle handicap last month; stiff task at these weights,
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7th

3

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Tarsus

9st 10lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

Good form here last winter for Andy Slattery, winning twice including conditions race over 6f; well held when facing stiff task in Navan Listed final start in April; struggled over C&D on yard debut in race won by Exquisite Acclaim.

20/1

7th

3

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Tarsus

9st 10lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

Good form here last winter for Andy Slattery, winning twice including conditions race over 6f; well held when facing stiff task in Navan Listed final start in April; struggled over C&D on yard debut in race won by Exquisite Acclaim.

20/1

8th

5

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tarsus

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

took keen hold, prominent, went second 4f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

7/1

13th
11 (10)
Money Dancer

20/1

Form: 19

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Did well to overcome inexperience when winning at the Curragh on debut, and handled heavy ground; found things too demanding when raised in class at Leopardstown.
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4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Money Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Money Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

12

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Money Dancer

10st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Second runner for yard; Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; got off the mark over hurdles on third start when winning by 11l at Galway last time; there should be more to come and she can go well.

14/1

Non-runners

His Majesty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €31.90
Straight Forecast €31.71
Trifecta €261.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Navassa Island

The Irish Sun:

Shandy

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Givemethebeatboys

POSTDATA:

Bid For Chester

TOPSPEED:

Navassa Island