June 20 / 16.45 Leopardstown

16.45

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Race (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £15391.3
  • 0m 7f 33y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Race (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
10 (14)
Orchidaceae

3/1 (Won)

Form: 91

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show anything at Naas on debut but left that run behind to make all in a Curragh maiden last month; every chance this longer trip and quicker ground will both suit and is probably the one to beat.
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14th

5

(19)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Orchidaceae

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Won twice at two and landed a 7f handicap at Fairyhouse in June; faced a tough task in a Listed race at Killarney on first try at 1m.

14/1

7

(1)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

Orchidaceae

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: A Oliver

Dual 2yo winner and back on track on third start this term in winning Fairyhouse handicap (7f, good) last month; first attempt at 1m, good chance of getting it here and not one to rule out.

10/1

Form: 91 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big step forward from her debut when winning a Roscommon maiden second time out, seemingly relishing the step up to this sort of distance; changed hands since and one to consider getting weight from most of her main rivals.
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2nd

9

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 33y

16:45 Leopardstown

Deo Vero

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and prominent on near side of group 2f out, went second and kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

4/1

1st

9

(10)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:50 Roscommon

Deo Vero

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: David J Geary

Beaten 10l on debut at the Curragh over 6f; plenty of stamina in damline so should be better over this trip.

11/1

1st

9

(10)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:50 Roscommon

Deo Vero

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: David J Geary

Beaten 10l on debut at the Curragh over 6f; plenty of stamina in damline so should be better over this trip.

11/1

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hit by a stray whip when making his challenge on debut at Roscommon and still nearly won; quicker ground probably fine and likely to improve but has to give weight to some previous winners.
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8th

2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Green Triangle

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won twice in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien; retains ability but the handicapper looks to be holding the aces at present; drops in class today but may need some more weight off his back.

10/1

8th

15

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Green Triangle

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Held up of late; competitive if judged on his peak Irish form for Joseph O'Brien, which was a 9.5f win last June in first-time blinkers; has played minor roles for new yard since, with some promise on occasions at Meydan (1m1f-1m4f) this year but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Green Triangle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Soundly beaten on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft) three weeks ago but shaped as though he may have needed that run and he's back in blinkers today, which he wore for the first time when winning at Gowran Park (9.5f, good) in June on his final outing for Joseph O'Brien; interesting.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Inns Of Court; dam unraced half-sister to winners Lady Quickstep (5f/6f including 2yo) and Dreams Delivered (6f-1m including 2yo); probably not a good sign he's already gelded and others preferred.
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8th

4

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tristan Davidson

Sole win (from 18 attempts) came back in August 2024 and he was down the field on this month's reappearance at Ayr; however, he may have needed that run and he's on a competitive mark on the pick of last season's form (including here); each-way chance if he's back on song.

16/1

10th

1

(10)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Tristan Davidson

Only win was in a maiden claimer at Navan (1m, good) in August 2024 when trained by Tony Mullins; three good runs on the AW when last seen out (October) and one to consider.

13/2

3rd

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Runninsonofagun

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

1-16, the win coming on turf in Ireland (1m, good) as a 2yo; made the frame for the sixth time this year when second of eight over C&D six days ago and holds place claims once more.

7/2

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l when 200-1 for her debut earlier this month and likely to need more time.
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12

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Churchill Gale

9st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

0-10 but posted one of her better efforts on latest when a 4.25l fourth of 14 at Punchestown (9.5f, good); shaped like further would suit and 1lb lower now; place claims at least if backing that last run up.

8/1

4th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

Churchill Gale

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Maiden after nine starts and continues to struggle in handicaps (various trips).

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Churchill Gale

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden after eight starts and well beaten last thrice; has to find improvement in retained visor even down 3lb.

20/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear colt; cost 40,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to five winners including Theme Astral (French 13.5f; RPR 104) and Feed The Goater (7f-1m; 89); dam Listed-placed 12.5f winner (97); likely best watched on debut giving weight away to most of his rivals.
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1st

5

(10)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Faoladh

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Enjoyed a good spell last summer, winning at Leopardstown (1m, good) off 1lb lower; fair efforts in defeat this year, including third at Leopardstown a fortnight ago; likely to be in the shake-up.

3/1

3rd

5

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Enjoyed a good spell last summer, winning over C&D off 2lb lower; moderate Dundalk run in March; fair return to turf over C&D when fourth of 17; has a bit to find with Monvoe on Limerick running.

8/1

6th

3

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Enjoyed a good spell on turf last summer, winning at Leopardstown in June off 66 (1m, good); moderate Dundalk run in March but creditable return to turf at Leopardstown when fourth of 17 (1m, good to yielding); in the mix.

6/1

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4l behind Orchidaceae when just 15-2 for her debut last month; 7lb swing in the weights, a step up in trip and the benefit of that experience should see her improve; likely to be involved.
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3rd

10

(6)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Booklight

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Behind both Junkyard Dog and Palmezzano at Navan; reversed placings with the former when fourth at Cork but was beaten 8l and there were no excuses from the front.

6/1

3rd

10

(6)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Booklight

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Behind both Junkyard Dog and Palmezzano at Navan; reversed placings with the former when fourth at Cork but was beaten 8l and there were no excuses from the front.

6/1

4th

8

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 25y

16:55 Cork

Booklight

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

started quickly, prominent

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gleneagles filly; cost 65,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Flashcard (Group-placed 6f-1m winner including 2yo; RPR 110), Look Back Smiling (6f-1m including 2yo/AW; 96) and Action Motion (2m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Mucho Applause; away alertly and stayed on once headed in a Naas barrier trial last month to be beaten a nose; interesting runner with that under her belt and market support worth noting.
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2nd

3

(1)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Live Like The Boss

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon disputed lead, edged left then led over 6f out

10/1

2nd

3

(1)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Live Like The Boss

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon disputed lead, edged left then led over 6f out

10/1

9

(15)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Live Like The Boss

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

pressed leader early

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in a Tipperary maiden on debut last month but big step forward required to get competitive in this and Green Triangle looks more interesting for this yard.
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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

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 66

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when sixth in a decent C&D maiden on debut but lesser effort last week and has to concede weight to all; tough ask.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoustar filly; dam Group-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 99), half-sister to winners Swedish Dream (1m-1m1f including French 2yo/Norwegian Listed) and Talento (French 6f-1m2f); worth market check for yard that can get a 2yo ready.
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13th

8

(10)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zuzzudio

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth over a little further than this at Roscommon on seasonal debut; appeared not to stay the extended 1m1f at Gowran last time; cheekpieces now, in addition to tongue-tie.

8/1

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation colt; 55,000euros yearling; dam 1m winner (RPR 93), closely related to 1m4f/2m winner Reeceltic; probably up against it conceding weight on debut.
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8th

7

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Ottoman

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

He's on a handy mark on his form last June/July, when winning over C&D, and a market check is advised on his reappearance; however, he went off the boil last autumn and returns minus cheekpieces (worn when winning).

10/1

5th

7

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Ottoman

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

C&D win in first-time cheekpieces off 5lb lower in June has been boosted by those behind since; latest effort, over further on heavy ground, is probably best ignored and he's one to consider for a yard among the winners over jumps of late.

6/1

9

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Ottoman

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Record since wearing cheekpieces comprises an account-opening win at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) and two placed efforts, close third at Nottingham latest; solid claims in the retained headgear.

8/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Moon colt; cost 23,000gns as a yearling; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 80), sister to 1m4f winner Al Zaman; will need further than this.
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4th

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Berto Ramirez

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; struggled to make an impression in juvenile hurdles last winter and was a rank outsider in the Triumph; came good in a maiden at Down Royal early this month; won readily and left an impression that he can continue on the upgrade on summer ground.

5/1

1st

15

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Berto Ramirez

10st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; the best of four hurdle runs when beaten 15l in a Naas Listed juvenile event; beaten a long way in the Triumph Hurdle since; can go well but others look stronger.

12/1

17th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Berto Ramirez

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Placed only once from 12 starts on the Flat, showing fair form at best; big odds for his three races in the mud over hurdles, appearing to show his best form when fourth of five in Listed race at Naas last time, but that 15l defeat does not suggest any threat to today's principals.

200/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Orchidaceae

The Irish Sun:

Booklight

POSTDATA:

William F Browne

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Orchidaceae

TOPSPEED:

Orchidaceae