May 29 / 14.33 Tipperary

14.33

Soft

Tipperary Races Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 7f 20y
  • 9 runners
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Tipperary Races Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
3 (10)
Surpass

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
240,000gns foal; third foal; half-brother to 9.4f AW winner Zenga (RPR 93); dam 7f 2yo winner (85); half-sister to Group-placed 7f/1m winner Ricetta out of 7f winning sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Remote and half-sister to outstanding miler Kingman; obvious contender.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 32y

18:50 Leopardstown

Surpass

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Unbeaten in two starts and although he didn't seem to enjoy soft ground at Tipperary (7f) on debut, he stayed on well to get up late on; never looked in trouble when forging clear to win at the same venue over 7.5f last time; yard have won this race 12 times since 2008.

7/4

1st

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

18:40 Tipperary

Surpass

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, led going best over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably

1/2

1st

3

(10)

29th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 20y

14:33 Tipperary

Surpass

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, raced in last when pushed along briefly early, steady headway from over 3f out, switched right under 2f out, keeping on and ran green when slightly hampered over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final 110yds, led final strides

11/8

50/1

  • Place: £11.30

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prominent to a point before weakening into a well-held seventh over this far at Roscommon (good; 25-1).
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9th

7

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Shocker

8st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E J O’Neill

prominent on inner

28/1

5th

6

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Naas

Shocker

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Went close in a couple of maidens either side of finishing last in the Chesham; beaten 17l on handicap debut last time in first-time blinkers (replaced by cheekpieces worn previously here) and he's the type to bounce back.

5/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 08

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expensive yearling but was tailed off on testing ground at the Curragh (6f) before finishing eighth of ten in a tongue-tie at Leopardstown (7f, good); now has a good bit to prove.
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10th

7

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Devine Genius

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: J Morrison

Best run for Adrian Murray came when placed in Tipperary 2yo maiden (soft); very light campaign in recent years, soundly beaten over 1m4f at Curragh and Tramore this term; hard to fancy.

20/1

10th

3

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Devine Genius

10st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: J Morrison

Best run for Adrian Murray came in a 2yo maiden at Tipperary (7f, soft) in May 2024; tailed off on debut for this stable at the Curragh last month; others appeal more.

25/1

13th

8

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Devine Genius

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: J Morrison

Maiden; standout effort for former yard a 3l third of 9 in 7f Tipperary maiden (soft) in May 2024; no show in two starts last year and bought by current connections for E3,000 in November; lacks a run and can only be watched.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 1m-10.5f winner Starry Heavens (inc 2yo/Listed; RPR 101); dam unraced sister to Group 1 winners Alpha Centauri (1m inc Irish 1,000 Guineas/Marois) and Discoveries (7f 2yo), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Alpine Star; makes considerable appeal on paper.
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3rd

9

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:25 Punchestown

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon disputed lead, led narrowly after 1f, pressed winner after 2f, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

3/1

2nd

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:05 Galway

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has finished fourth in two maidens so far, over 7f on soft at Tipperary and over 1m on good at Killarney, beaten around 4L in both; has 2.75L to find with Puppet Master from that second run; place claims at best.

15/2

4th

7

(4)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

17:18 Killarney

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened final furlong

11/2

12/1

Form: 35

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs in 5f maidens at Dundalk weren't without promise but clearly vulnerable to anything above average; dam won over this far.
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13th

5

(4)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Besiege

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Has not really kicked on from a decent debut at Dundalk in March; plenty to find here on overall form and will be better suited by nurseries.

50/1

5th

1

(8)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Besiege

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Opening two runs in 5f maidens at Dundalk were respectable; dropped away in final furlong of 7f maiden at Tipperary last week; his experience should be an asset but he looks vulnerable.

20/1

5th

6

(5)

29th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 20y

14:33 Tipperary

Besiege

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Two runs in 5f maidens at Dundalk weren't without promise but clearly vulnerable to anything above average; dam won over this far.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 2m AW winner (RPR 89), closely related to Group-placed 10.6f AW winner The Anvil, half-sister to winners Glowing (7f Group 3) and Glaring (useful French 1m4f); market should point in the right direction.
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2

(11)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

The Marty Party

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won nursery at Down Royal (7f, good) last September off 63; still 14lb higher due to getting big hike for fine effort in rated race at Listowel; possibly didn't handle heavy on return at Gowran but might need to come down the weights; up in trip.

14/1

2

(11)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

The Marty Party

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won nursery at Down Royal (7f, good) last September off 63; still 14lb higher due to getting big hike for fine effort in rated race at Listowel; possibly didn't handle heavy on return at Gowran but might need to come down the weights; up in trip.

14/1

14th

2

(9)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

18:42 Gowran Park

The Marty Party

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1-7 in his 2yo campaign; won 7f nursery on good ground at Down Royal in September off 63 and is now 17lb higher after getting a big hike for a fine effort in a rated race at Listowel; has been gelded; unproven on very testing ground but is the choice of McMonagle; can't discount.

17/2

Form: 68

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 8l and 12l in two 7.5f maidens at Roscommon (soft/good); one for handicaps.
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3rd

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Zaraahmando

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

3-17 on turf; low key start to this campaign but back on song on latest when a neck second over C&D behind Heliogabalus; hit with a 6lb rise for that fine effort and has never won off a mark this high but place claims nonetheless.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Zaraahmando

9st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins last season at 7f-1m on good and soft ground, going up a total of 21lb; good return fourth at Naas (7f, soft); below-par next time at Roscommon but kept on well when sixth of 19 at the Curragh (1m, good) on latest; fitting of tongue-tie may bring on improvement.

7/1

6th

14

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Zaraahmando

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins last season at 7f-1m on good and soft ground, going up a total of 21lb; proved he remained competitive when fourth on return at Naas (7f, soft); has to bounce back from a below-par effort at Roscommon 13 days ago.

20/1

8th
8 (2)
Dr Ali

2/1

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to like about his first visit to Navan (6f, good to yielding) when third to a smart one from Ballydoyle but was beaten further on his return when sent off favourite; strong chance if repeating that initial effort.
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7th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won a classified event over C&D in March; not so good since but he has slipped in the weights and will be a danger to all if anywhere near his best.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J R Jenkins

Finished down the field on Tapeta in his last two starts but he won a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in March; has possibilities if he can recapture that form but this looks tough from a low draw and he's raced almost exclusively on AW since last January.

12/1

6th

3

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just about stays this far, but his best form including both wins (one here) has come over 6f; drawn widest.

8/1

Form: 89

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners including Group 3 scorer Clever And Cool; however, she's finished down the field in maidens at Navan (6f) and Naas (5f); has to step up.
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13

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Sole win from 17 starts came at Roscommon in July over a similar trip; several good runs since but poor the last twice and has to rebound.

20/1

12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

11lb higher than for sole win at Roscommon in July (extended 7f) and 4lb higher than for the second at Cork (7f, soft); on a tough mark and probably wants further these days.

10/1

17th

13

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Won off 12lb lower at Roscommon in July (7.5f, yielding); solid second of 21 off 60 at Cork (7f, soft) 12 days ago and raised 5lb for that; place chance again.

7/1

Non-runners

Faoladh

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €55.00
Straight Forecast €106.53
Trifecta €396.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dr Ali

SPOTLIGHT:

Surpass

The Irish Sun:

Dr Ali