June 14 / 20.00 Fairyhouse

20.00

Good To Firm

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (10)
Brosna Town

9/2 (Won)

Form: 8-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair return over 10.5f at Sligo (third rated 70) where tight track didn't suit; strong in market that day and capable of better; half-sister (by Camelot) Listed winner over this trip.
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2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D K Weld

Dual Flat winner over 1m4f ran to a similar level in maiden hurdles at Galway and Listowel; was 13l behind Louiescall on latter occasion so has ground to make up on him with others to worry about too.

14/1

4th

1

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D K Weld

Flat winner achieved a peak rating of 85 in that sphere; decent effort on hurdling debut at Galway but was still beaten 21l in fifth; needs to improve to feature here.

12/1

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:11 Killarney

Brosna Town

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Dual 1m4f winner, including at Dundalk early this year; promising seasonal Curragh return hasn't been built on, well held (excuses) on recent hurdles debut at Galway; others preferred.

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred Harzand gelding is first foal of 7f/1m winner (RPR 72), half-sister to winners Max One Two Three (6f 2yo Listed), Dakota Canyon (6f 2yo/9.4f) and Straight Face (7f), out of 7f/1m winner; second of eight in 7f Barrier Trial at Naas last month.
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13th

7

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Sundance Sioux

9st 11lb

J: Eryka Snioch

T: Cian Hughes

Touched off in 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden on debut last summer (good) but hasn't run anywhere near that level since, latest on handicap debut at Navan in June; placed hurdler in between; mark remains on the high side.

25/1

9

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Sundance Sioux

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Cian Hughes

Fair maiden on the Flat, the best effort of those when beaten a neck into second at Fairyhouse (1m4f) on debut; three good efforts over hurdles this year; good claimer booked on handicap debut.

18/1

4th

15

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

13:52 Cork

Sundance Sioux

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Hughes

Fair maiden on the Flat, rated 78; made a satisfactory introduction to hurdling when fourth in a maiden at Punchestown; confirmed potential for maiden success with Fairyhouse second.

13/2

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Was 66s for Leopardstown debut over this trip, never a factor when beaten 20l.
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29

(18)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Dark Oak

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn, some useful efforts in defeat since, notably in a 1m6f handicap at the Listowel festival, and also over hurdles; 4lb out of the handicap.

50/1

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

10th

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on yielding and was touched off in handicap hurdle here on heavy over Easter; jumping let him down last time at Cork; Flat debut.
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4th

3

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Ossies Lodge

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

midfield, headway over 1f out, kept on and went fourth final strides, not reach leaders

16/1

7th

2

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:50 Cork

Ossies Lodge

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: A J Martin

Bumper winner on yielding ground a year ago whose best effort over hurdles came on latest (first-time tongue tie) when only headed on line in 2m Fairyhouse novice handicap last month; one to consider.

9/2

Form: 2-32 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second to Lingfield Derby Trial runner-up Illinois sole start at two; turned over at 1-4 on return and again odd-on when second over 1m3f at Limerick; cheekpieces worn then now replaced by headgear combination; might improve for better ground and has the rating to win.
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3rd

4

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

15:45 Galway

Soul Of Spain

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark over 16.5f in a Thurles maiden (good) earlier this month; hiked up 8lb to 89 for that win; beaten in his last handicap start at Roscommon off 79; handles soft ground but may be on a tough mark now.

6/1

3rd

4

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

15:45 Galway

Soul Of Spain

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark over 16.5f in a Thurles maiden (good) earlier this month; hiked up 8lb to 89 for that win; beaten in his last handicap start at Roscommon off 79; handles soft ground but may be on a tough mark now.

6/1

1st

8

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 89y

16:50 Thurles

Soul Of Spain

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in second, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and clear over 1f out, kept on well

4/1

6th
12 (11)
Viyanni

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 20-1 third string for Curragh debut, modest late headway when beaten 20l in 1m2f contest won by impressive debutant Jan Brueghel; longer trip will help.
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1st

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:45 Ludlow

Viyanni

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Triumph Hurdle entry at Cheltenham; fair 1m6f Irish Flat winner in July and followed up in juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (good to soft) in December; good front-running third to a top prospect at Ascot (good) 18 days ago and that's easily the best hurdles form in this line-up.

4/6

1st

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:45 Ludlow

Viyanni

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Triumph Hurdle entry at Cheltenham; fair 1m6f Irish Flat winner in July and followed up in juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (good to soft) in December; good front-running third to a top prospect at Ascot (good) 18 days ago and that's easily the best hurdles form in this line-up.

4/6

3rd

3

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 3

12:30 Ascot

Viyanni

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Derham

Successful in Bellewstown handicap on final Flat start in Ireland and followed up in juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (good to soft) for new yard; carries 6lb penalty in a better race but is open to further progress.

10/1

7/1

Form: 74

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 6.5l both starts; kept on steadily over 1m2f when fourth in ordinary maiden at Down Royal; lots of stamina on dam-side and should improve for this trip.
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1st

12

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Mickey Cohen

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Maiden on the Flat has run well in defeat over hurdles at times, including at this track; capable of a good run on chase debut but best form is on a sound surface.

13/2

3rd

5

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Mickey Cohen

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Placed twice over hurdles; not a bad effort when fourth over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; needs to find a little extra.

7/1

2

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Mickey Cohen

11st 12lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose maiden; middling maiden form but good third in handicap hurdle debut at Down Royal in April off 104 (2m4f, good); less promising upped to 3m at Wexford in May; not a bad run in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last month when staying on for third (18.5f, good); not discounted.

5/1

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8th
1 (13)
Bukhill

10/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 275 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner was behind two decent horses when third in 2m maiden at Tramore in August having run well in charity race over this trip the previous month; will probably need first outing of the year but could show up well.
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1

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:15 Downpatrick

Bukhill

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, nudged along after 4 out, 6 lengths down when fell 3 out

12/1

2

15th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:20 Tramore

Bukhill

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

led, raced in second when headed 3rd, outpaced when stumbled badly and unseated 2 out

6/1

7th

1

(18)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Bukhill

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Two-time winner over hurdles; handicapped on his third to Uxmal at Tramore last year; might be high enough on his handicap debut.

16/1

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Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 12,000euros as a yearling; sixth foal; half-sister to French winners Sound Of Victory (1m2f/10.5f; RPR 92) and Ethion (1m1f-1m4f inc AW; 91); dam unplaced 1m2f-13.5f, half-sister to Group 1 winners Sagamix (Arc) and Sagacity (1m2f 2yo); not a bad page but best watched
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14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

12

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Saga Des Aigles

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Her seven starts under rules make her one of the most experienced of the contenders; she finished a 25l fifth of eight on her debut for her current stable last time out at Tramore; prior to that she was running on the Flat to little effect; more improvement needed.

13/2

Form: 80

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Unfancied and out the back both starts over 1m2f; not bred to appreciate further but gets better ground for first time.
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10

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Maharajjah

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: L Young

Modest Flat maiden was well beaten on hurdles debut at Roscommon and isn't easy to fancy.

66/1

12th

10

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

13:40 Roscommon

Maharajjah

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: L Young

Placed on the Flat but ended up 0-8 and down the field in two 1m handicaps for current yard; limited appeal on hurdling debut with a tongue-tie added.

100/1

16

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Maharajjah

12st 0lb

J: Cian Fenelon

T: L Young

Is 0-8 on Flat; best of those came on AW in maidens at 7f/1m earlier this year; tongue-tied now.

50/1

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not shamed when fifth at big price last month at Tipperary, albeit beaten 18l; gets better ground here.
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10th

3

(2)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Man Shing

10st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beaten in the region of 20l in 1m4f maidens at Tipperary and Fairyhouse; unlikely to be anywhere near good enough here.

100/1

11th

2

(12)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Man Shing

10st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Patrick T Foley

took keen hold, towards rear

25/1

4

(3)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Tipperary

Man Shing

10st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Patrick T Foley

First foal out of an unraced half-sister to winners Tonahutu (GB/US 7f-1m), Regal Kiss (7f 2yo) and Really Ransom (7f/1m); hooded for this belated debut and makes limited appeal.

50/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Cost 3,000euros as a yearling; fourth foal; dam 5f/6f winner (inc AW; RPR 100), half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner The Plan Man out of 6f winning granddaughter of French 1,000 Guineas and Ribblesdale third Gharam; best watched.
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12

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Threehavenine

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Paul Stafford

Poor performer in Flat maidens from 7f to 1m4f; makes no appeal on his hurdles debut.

200/1

16th

14

(15)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:40 Navan

Threehavenine

9st 8lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Paul Stafford

200-1 or bigger for all three four starts and has run accordingly; no apparent chance.

200/1

13th

12

(7)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:40 Galway

Threehavenine

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Paul Stafford

midfield

200/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dawn Approach half-brother to 1m-1m4f Flat (RPR 94) and 2m hurdle winner Fratas; dam placed 1m5f (RPR 79), closely related to 10.3f winner Halla Ban; scratched twice last month due to soft ground; market can guide.
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13th

8

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Slaneyside

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: J S Bolger

pushed along early, midfield, dropped to rear 4f out

12/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Soul Of Spain

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Soul Of Spain

POSTDATA:

Soul Of Spain

The Irish Sun:

Soul Of Spain