June 13 / 19.30 Leopardstown

19.30

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
4 (7)
Duraji

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi brother to Eclipse and Juddmonte International winner Ghaiyyath, is out of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Nightime; plenty keen (and green) on Gowran debut 10 days ago but showed fair amount of ability when chasing home an all-the-way winner over slightly shorter; should have learned plenty from that and likely major player.
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4th

1

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Duraji

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made most from wide draw in major handicaps on both starts for Richard Hughes, reeled in late on when third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) but backpedalling before the home straight at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); big shout if he reverts to the Chester performance.

16/1

15th

13

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Duraji

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made his debut for Richard Hughes in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) and, having broken well from his wide draw, he put up a bold show from the front only to be reeled in late in the day; a 2lb nudge is easy to stomach and dropping back to 1m6f could work given the cruising speed he showed at Chester.

14/1

3rd

7

(16)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Duraji

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Sole win (ten starts) for Dermot Weld was a maiden in 2024; has tried Group/Listed races but his most competitive show last year came when fourth of 14 in 1m6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood, off 3lb higher than today; tried a hood on AW debut at Lingfield in February and has since changed stables (same owners); has a bit to prove and such a wide draw is unlikely to help.

33/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 1m2f Listed winner Library (RPR 109); dam 7f 2yo/1m4f Group 3 winner (105), sister to 11.6f Listed winner Nevis, half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner/Derby second US Army Ranger (by Galileo); plenty to take from debut run here last month (1m4f) forcing pace when third (second has won since) to a better-fancied stablemate, running green; easy to see him improving enough to play a leading role here.
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4

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vice President

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Sole win from ten starts came in July 2024 on his final outing for Aidan O'Brien; unsuited by the drop back to 1m2f when sixth here last month and he shaped as if he would have benefited from a stronger gallop at Lingfield (2m, AW) 12 days ago; return to shorter may not suit.

9/1

6th

3

(8)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Vice President

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Steep drop in trip to 1m2f counted against him last time but he'd previously shaped well when third to Barenboim over this distance at Kempton; now meets the winner on 4lb better terms; has to be of interest.

10/1

6th

3

(9)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vice President

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Maiden winner at the third attempt for Aidan O'Brien in 2024; has dropped 8lb since joining this yard and returned to form in the returning cheekpieces (now left off) when a keeping-on third at Kempton (2m, AW) eight days ago; not sure to be suited by the drop back in trip and now has the hood added.

11/1

50/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 6

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to several winners, notably smart 6f-7f performer Smash Williams (Group 3; RPR 112); well held on Cork debut (1m4f) in April, having raced prominently; back in trip here but still may want shorter and eye-shield worn on debut discarded here.
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2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

3rd

8

(18)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Royal Entry

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won Cork maiden over this trip in May and best effort when landing 1m2f Down Royal fillies' handicap (beating Lady Lunette); creditable efforts in Group company since so remains of interest back in Listed class.

9/1

13/2

Form: 5-43 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Barrier AW trial 2yo winner has returned to track with two solid runs in 1m maidens on much softer ground, at Cork and Gowran; good chance of staying, or even improving over this longer trip on better ground.
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4th

4

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Ata Rangi

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Two wins last season (1m/7f, AW/good) and he added another on last month's reappearance at Haydock (7f, good); his best form has come on good ground but he's shown promise on a slow surface and this progressive 5yo could still have more to offer; respected.

9/2

1st

1

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Ata Rangi

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Two wins for Ed Walker last season and positives can be drawn from the fact that one was on his seasonal return and the other was over C&D (good ground); returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark and a promising claimer is booked; contender.

7/2

5th

7

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Ata Rangi

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Successful on soft ground in Ireland; has notched two handicap wins since joining Ed Walker (including under today's rider Oisin Murphy) but he needs to bounce back from a below-par run at Goodwood last time; same trainer/jockey won this last year.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Magna Graecia gelding a 22,000gns yearling and 115,000gns breeze-up buy; first foal; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 84), half-sister to winners Unequal Love (6f Listed) and Lottie Marie (7f-1m2f AW); newcomer for whom market likely best guide.
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14th

6

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Slowdownbarney

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won on the AW for John McConnell in April last year; no show in three runs over hurdles but may do better now sent handicapping; check market.

18/1

8th

1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:45 Clonmel

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

AW Flat winner in UK has been well beaten in two hurdle races, the latest at Tramore last week; best wait for handicaps.

40/1

13th

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

With Gavin Cromwell when tailed off in his previous hurdle race in 2024; plenty of competitive Flat form since then for John McConnell but not overly appealing on this return to jumping action.

20/1

Form: 0-2 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held sole 2yo start on AW, much better when well-backed favourite on Sligo return last month, close up throughout and seeing it out well when beaten a nose over extended 1m2f; this probably a stronger maiden but seems sure to be thereabouts.
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7th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Celestial Reign

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) just over a year ago but has looked out of sorts in handicaps over a wide range of trips this year.

12/1

1

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Celestial Reign

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Sole win came in a maiden here but over 2m4f; three modest runs in handicaps since returning from a break and has stamina to prove.

25/1

10th

17

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Celestial Reign

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Gained sole success in Sedgefield maiden; holds weak claims on his form since switched to handicap hurdles; yard appears to have a better chance with Mandarb.

50/1

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7th
2 (3)
Balyan

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt relatively unfancied on Curragh debut last month, shaping okay when staying on late over 7f; likely improver now upped in trip.
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5th

3

(5)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Balyan

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, some headway and briefly went fourth 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

20/1

7th

2

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Balyan

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

2

(6)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Balyan

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Wootton Bassett colt; dam 6f/7f winner (RPR 76), half-sister to Listed-placed 7f winner Baraniya out of Group-placed 7f 2yo winning half-sister to Australian 2m Group 2 winner Bashiyr; by a smart sire and market clues essential.

10/1

Form: 0-80

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little sign of ability in three starts over shorter.
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8th

6

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Liam G O’Brien

held up in rear

200/1

15th

12

(3)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Liam G O’Brien

Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.

200/1

15th

12

(3)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Liam G O’Brien

Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.

200/1

Form: 5-3

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly improved nicely on comeback run at Naas in April, every chance finishing a clear third over extended 1m2f in first-time tongue-tie; definite player on that form.
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2nd

8

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Improvista

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mrs John Harrington

Irish raider and AW debutante; finished just out of the money in Listed event at Naas most recently, failing to back up her Group 3 effort the time before; not entirely solid and this looks a difficult task.

20/1

2nd

8

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Improvista

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mrs John Harrington

Irish raider and AW debutante; finished just out of the money in Listed event at Naas most recently, failing to back up her Group 3 effort the time before; not entirely solid and this looks a difficult task.

20/1

7th

11

(5)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Improvista

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at the fourth attempt, taking a fillies' maiden at Clonmel in August,at the main expense of Ina Mina; coped well enough when fourth in a Group 3 at Gowran, in front of Azada and Goldana, neither of whom showed their best form; place claims if improving again.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.30
Straight Forecast €6.33
Trifecta €104.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Duraji

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Improvista

SPOTLIGHT:

Vice President

The Irish Sun:

Duraji

TOPSPEED:

Improvista