May 17 / 16.15 Leopardstown

16.15

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9234.78
  • 0m 7f 52y
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 155,000gns as a yearling; fourth foal; brother to winners Knight (7f 2yo Group 3; RPR 114) and Malavath (6f/7f inc 2yo Group 2; 113); dam unplaced 9.4f-1m4f (47), sister to US 1m3f Grade 3 winner Ceisteach, half-sister to 7f/1m Group 3 winner Steip Amach; top yard has had a couple of 2yo winners.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Scorthy Champ

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed fine 2yo campaign, notably Group 1 National Stakes win on this weekend on good ground; three runs in first half of this season well below that level however, including beaten 6.25l in Irish 2,000 Guineas and when not looking to stay 1m2f in Prix Eugene Adam at Saint-Cloud in June; returns from a break with plenty to prove, including on soft ground.

9/1

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Scorthy Champ

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inexperience evident when 2l third of four in Group 2 Futurity here (7f, good) last August on his second start; more professional when winning Group 1 National Stakes here (7f, good) in September by a neck from Henri Matisse; possibly stretched by this trip when seventh in 2,000 Guineas on return, weakening late on; others preferred.

20/1

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Scorthy Champ

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inexperience evident when 2l third of four in Group 2 Futurity here (7f, good) last August on his second start; more professional when winning Group 1 National Stakes here (7f, good) in September by a neck from Henri Matisse; possibly stretched by this trip when seventh in 2,000 Guineas on return, weakening late on; others preferred.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 6f/7.4f 2yo winner Nemonte (RPR 83); dam Listed-placed 1m-12.5f winner (92), half-sister to winners Dylans Verse (9.7f-11.5f), Star Prize (5f) and Sweetasever (7f 2yo/1m) out of half-sister to Rock Of Gibraltar; yard is trucking along nicely although just 1-12 with 2yo runners.
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6

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:41 Killarney

Dahlia Noir

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Maiden winner on heavy ground who is beginning to look exposed after eight defeats and has come up quite a way short in her subsequent handicaps; others preferred.

16/1

2

(9)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:15 Killarney

Dahlia Noir

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

1m maiden winner on heavy ground and has performed okay to finish fourth in her subsequent handicaps (1m2f, good/1m1f, soft); looks handicapped about right so the jockey's claim is welcomed.

4/1

4th

13

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Dahlia Noir

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Off the mark in heavy-ground Gowran maiden (1m) in April, left with plenty to do following month on quicker ground in Navan premier handicap when staying on fourth (1m2f); remains of interest.

12/1

3rd
8 (6)
Yamal

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to yard's Tamrat, a 2yo winner first time out last season over 1m; dam Listed-placed 10.6f AW winner (96), half-sister to Group 1 winners Youmzain (1m4f; runner-up in Arc three times) and Creachadoir (1m Lockinge) out of 1m2f winner.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(3)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Yamal

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders, switched right and headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead up the centre over 1f out, ran on

7/2

3rd

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

16:35 Killarney

Yamal

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Ran well in pair of good maidens over 7f; didn't get home on first try at 1m in another hot maiden at Leopardstown but too early to say he doesn't stay this trip and has been gelded.

11/4

6th

7

(6)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Yamal

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Decent level of ability on both outings over 7f, staying on third here in May and raced handier at the Curragh, losing third late on; doesn't appear an obvious candidate for this step up in trip.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 200,000gns at the Craven Breeze Ups; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Rizg (6f 2yo; RPR 105), Establish (GB/HK 1m; 96) and Bautzen (Italian 1m2f); dam 7f winner (77), closely related to 1m2f/11.4f winner Baadi out of half-sister to high-class 1m2f filly; yard, and its 2yos, flying.
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4th

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Hotazhell

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beat Delacroix in last year's Futurity at Doncaster; has failed to make a major impact this season, including behind Delacroix in the Eclipse; did not have much luck in running before staying on late in the Saratoga Derby six weeks ago; up against it.

25/1

5th

5

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Hotazhell

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Very productive 2yo campaign culminated in narrow defeat of Delacroix, pair clear, in soft-ground Group 1 Futurity; respectable third in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (good) kept to 1m on reappearance; smart colt but there are mixed messages in his pedigree with regard to this new trip.

25/1

5

(4)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Hotazhell

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Second to Henri Matisse in last year's Futurity at this track but stepped up on that effort when winning the Beresford over C&D (good to yielding) and the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, soft) when seeing off Delacroix (2-2 since) by a nose; clearly very talented and handles any ground but will need to be sharp on return tackling race-fit rivals.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E420,000 as a yearling; second foal; dam US Graded stakes-placed 1m1f turf winner, half-sister to US Grade 1 winners Coil (6f/1m1f dirt) and Chiropractor (1m1f turf) out of 8.5f winning half-sister to US champion turf female Possibly; powerhouse yard 2-8 with its juveniles.
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11th

11

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Mount Kilimanjaro

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Winner of the Dee Stakes (Listed) but relegated to pacemaking duties for stablemate Delacroix in the Irish Champion Stakes most recently, eventually dropping away to finish last; seemingly set to adopt the same role, as is Devil's Advocate for Ombudsman.

150/1

8th

7

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Mount Kilimanjaro

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Dee Stakes winner; inconclusive run in the Great Voltigeur, supporting role here.

66/1

6th

5

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Mount Kilimanjaro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: A P O’Brien

Progressive as 2yo and he resumed that improvement when winning the Listed Dee Stakes over Chester's extended 1m2f (on good ground) in May, passing five of his six rivals in the last 2f to get up in the nick of time; raced a bit freely that day and still looked open to improvement but he's not been seen since.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 58,000gns as a yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to six winners inc Tony The Gent (7f-8.5f; inc AW; RPR 101), King To Be (7f; 99) and Moktamel (1m4f; 84); dam 1m1f turf/9.4f AW winner (76), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Bushranger; Keane is on stablemate and rarely picks wrong one.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 7f/1m at two for Ger Lyons; nearly won Galway handicap off 65 last summer; hurdling debut.

25/1

17th

13

(20)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

William F Browne

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Lost his way last season after going close in a 1m handicap at Galway in August (yielding) off 4lb higher; perhaps the break and the added tongue tie will aid a return to form.

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner Jellicle Ball (RPR 103), half-brother to eight winners inc Gan Teorainn (1m 2yo Group 1-placed; 108) and Puncher Clynch (1m-10.6f inc 2yo/AW/Group 3; 103); dam placed 1m1f-12.5f (79).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:50 Ffos Las

Green Asset

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

An improved clear second over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last month and he looks ready for this longer trip; should run well.

100/30

2nd

9

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Green Asset

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Ex-Irish maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 11 in 2m6f Fontwell handicap in November; no forlorn hope off a 3lb lower mark after a break.

5/1

3rd

5

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

16:07 Fakenham

Green Asset

10st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Came back to some form with the addition of a tongue-tie when a 3.5l fourth to Dartmouth Rose over C&D 12 days ago; weighted to go close and likely to be in the mix again.

7/2

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expensive yearling is closely related to last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner Unquestionable; only 7-1 for Curragh maiden but trailed home last of 11 on bad ground; would want to be showing more on this surface with tongue-tie fitted.
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1

(14)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

15:47 Listowel

Devine Genius

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Placed over 7f; inconclusive run when stepped up to 1m4f on seasonal debut at Roscommon last month; others preferred.

12/1

3

(9)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:50 Roscommon

Devine Genius

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian Murray

Rated 74; second runner for yard; best effort last year a 3l third of 9 in a Tipperary maiden (7f, soft); off since a below par run at Down Royal in July 2024 and has been gelded; probably best watched upped in trip unless money comes.

14/1

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 25y

18:17 Down Royal

Devine Genius

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

prominent behind clear leader, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out

11/2

Form: 99

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and nothing so far; makes no appeal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

6

(15)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Legendsoftheland

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish 4yo; record of 3212 since wind/gelding operations, opening his account in a classified event at Wolverhampton (6f) before a creditable effort in a handicap there last time; still unexposed as a sprinter and he's a player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Legendsoftheland

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Record of 321 (at classified level) since wind/gelding operations, opening his account in C&D event most recently; solid claims back in a handicap.

3/1

1st

6

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Legendsoftheland

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish; two fair runs in 7f classified events this year after wind op and being gelded; a possible, but drop in trip not sure to suit.

9/2

Form: 60

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held both starts over shorter; can only be watched.
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10th

9

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 52y

16:15 Leopardstown

Beeswings

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Well held both starts over shorter; can only be watched.

200/1

10th

9

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 52y

16:15 Leopardstown

Beeswings

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Well held both starts over shorter; can only be watched.

200/1

10th

2

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Beeswings

9st 2lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: John S O’Donoghue

Beaten a long way on debut at Cork in March and has to improve enormously.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €45.50
Straight Forecast €41.31
Trifecta €206.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Kilimanjaro

The Irish Sun:

Yamal

POSTDATA:

Legendsoftheland