June 29 / 16.40 Curragh

16.40

Good

Molton Brown Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Molton Brown Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-2 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chased home Derby winner, City Of Troy on debut last year in a C&D maiden; again runner-up on reappearance over C&D last month, failing to get to grips with the front-running Super Sox; third-placed Kortez Bay won a Fairyhouse maiden easily on his next start and is solid yardstick on overall form; good opportunity to go one better.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Galen

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in the year when making all in C&D Group 3 Alleged Stakes (first-time cheekpieces) in April; faded into fifth behind Los Angeles in the Mooresbridge Stakes; good effort when second in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Ascot; not one of his better efforts in the four-race Meld Stakes at Leopardstown last month.

11/2

1

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:52 Leopardstown

Galen

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in year when making all in 1m2f Group 3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh (first-time cheekpieces) in April and bettered that under a penalty when second in Listed Wolferton Stakes at Ascot, racing wide and hanging right on quick ground in front when beaten 3/4l; still improving and big player.

9/4

2nd

1

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Galen

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in year when making all in 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh (good; first-time cheekpieces) in April; couldn't repeat the form in a Group 2 there six weeks ago and a 5lb penalty for the Group 3 success leaves him vulnerable here.

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £10.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to a winner in UAE; dam maiden, half-sister to 1m2f winner Blue Symphony (dam of Group/Grade 3 winners) out of Cheveley Park winner Blue Duster; not an obvious contender on debut
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7th

7

(8)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Tango Five

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Hughes

Ran in a Barrier Trial before creditable second to classy wide-margin winner at the Curragh; step backwards when fourth at Limerick, 6l off Newtown Duke; still early days and has Keane's assistance.

13/2

4th

7

(2)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Tango Five

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

prominent, soon went third, outpaced under 2f out, weakened final furlong

7/1

2nd

10

(8)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Tango Five

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

prominent, ridden and went second but no chance with winner over 1f out, kept on

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 73

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from an initial outing over 1m at Leopardstown when third over this trip at the same venue 16 days ago; finished 1/2l in front Lucky Melody, but not certain to uphold form with that rival who was making her debut and ran green.
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8th

15

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Lucky Out

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won 7f Galway maiden last year; regressive this term; unappealing despite career-low mark; well held by Racing Royalty on Galway running.

20/1

11th

11

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Lucky Out

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won a C&D maiden last year on yielding; has struggled in handicaps since then, but had no luck in running last time in C&D event in which Goldrush Kid was second; cheekpieces now; not a lost cause.

10/1

13

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Lucky Out

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won a C&D maiden last year (yielding); has struggled in handicaps since then; well beaten at the Curragh last time (1m, good); maybe the return to this track will spark something.

33/1

4th
13 (12)
Next Trick

8/1

Form: 3-632

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her four races; backed up a Limerick third behind the improving Fleur De Chine (subsequent winner of valuable race at Gowran) with second at Gowran 12 days ago; officially rated on a par with Gandolfo and Judge Me Not.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Next Trick

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

13-race maiden; ran well off an 8lb higher mark on her stable debut in January (1m, AW) but she has been disappointing since, including back on turf latest; others look stronger.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Next Trick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

9/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m winner handicap winner for Jessica Harrington, out of unraced half-sister to French 2,000 Guineas winner Clodovil and 1m2f Group 3 winner Colombian.
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8th

10

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

El Regalo

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Down the field in two recent Flat outings; hurdles form is unconvincing; cheekpieces now.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

El Regalo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-8 on the Flat and yet to trouble the judge; well beaten on debut for this yard at Navan; others appeal more.

20/1

10th

19

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

El Regalo

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual-purpose maiden was pulled-up over hurdles when last seen; seems best watched back in this sphere after a layoff; new yard.

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 195,000euros as a foal; closely related to Phoenix Stakes winner Lucky Vega; unraced dam out of French 1m2f Group 1 winner Satwa Queen; showed inexperience first time out at Leopardstown before running on to some effect for fourth; improvement likely and may turn the tables on third-placed Lucky Out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Navan

Lucky Melody

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

A 195,000euros foal, closely related to Phoenix Stakes winner Lucky Vega; had favourite Golden Ocean behind when making a pleasing debut on good to yielding at Leopardstown; failed to build on that at the Curragh when softer ground may have been a factor.

8/1

6th

11

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Lucky Melody

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Cost 195,000euros as a foal; closely related to Phoenix Stakes winner Lucky Vega; unraced dam out of French 1m2f Group 1 winner Satwa Queen; showed inexperience first time out at Leopardstown before running on to some effect for fourth; improvement likely and may turn the tables on third-placed Lucky Out.

11/2

10/1

Form: 7237

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Signs of temperament but definite ability in two maidens in May, each time not quite seeing out the 1m trip after forcing the pace on soft ground; disappointing over this trip on good ground at Gowran last week; cheekpieces tried now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Judge Me Not

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Signs of temperament but definite ability in two maidens in May, each time not quite seeing out the 1m trip after forcing the pace on soft ground; disappointing over this trip on good ground at Gowran last week; cheekpieces tried now.

10/1

7th

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Judge Me Not

9st 8lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

9/2

3rd

4

(6)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Limerick

Judge Me Not

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Stepped up to this trip with some effect when only outpointed late in a Gowran maiden last week; seemingly on the upgrade and looks to have an ideal opportunity here.

4/5

10/1

Form: 330-64

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in three maidens last year; well below his best on his final start last season and on first outing this term; a bit better when fourth over 1m at Gowran 12 days ago, but will need to improve on that to win here.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

5th

14

(20)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Gandolfo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Got off the mark when winning a Bellewstown claimer over this trip on soft but was poor over 1m2f at Leopardstown since; coming back in trip will help; tough draw.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost GBP100,000 as a yearling; twelfth foal, half-brother to seven winners including Listed sprint winner Justineo; dam 1m3f and 1m5f (AW Listed) winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; cheekpieces on for debut, may need experience.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(17)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Sibari

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Well related but went off a big price here two months ago (1m, yielding to soft) and never counted after starting slowly; also sported cheekpieces that day.

33/1

9th

9

(13)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Sibari

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Cost GBP100,000 as a yearling; twelfth foal, half-brother to seven winners including Listed sprint winner Justineo; dam 1m3f and 1m5f (AW Listed) winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; cheekpieces on for debut, may need experience.

14/1

10th
8 (4)
Seurat

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thirteenth foal; closely related to the stable's dual 1m4f AW winner S'All Good Man, half-brother to Xenobia, winner of four races for this trainer including a 7f Group 3 event (later won a Grade 3 event in the US); dam was 1m1f Group 3 winner in France.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(12)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:55 Punchestown

Seurat

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W T Farrell

Beaten a long way in three maidens and will have to improve plenty even dropping to handicaps.

22/1

11th

10

(14)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Seurat

9st 8lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

awkward start

66/1

12th

5

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 126y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Seurat

9st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: W T Farrell

Never in the hunt when 100-1 on debut at the Curragh; well held by fifth-placed El Regalo.

33/1

12/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 364 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas barrier trial early last season and was well fancied for this debut in this race 12 months ago; did not enjoy much luck in running and was unable to throw down a serious challenge; no easy task against the younger generation here but remains of some interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John James Feane

prominent, soon pressed leader, disputed lead halfway, led towards far side 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

11/2

6th

4

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John James Feane

prominent, soon pressed leader, disputed lead halfway, led towards far side 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

11/2

4th

6

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, lost second but prominent after 3f, hung right over 1f out, challenging inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form:

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced early and never involved on debut in 5f Navan maiden in May; visored now instead of cheekpieces; impossible to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Downpatrick

Purrrfect Timing

11st 11lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Chris Timmons

Beaten out of sight in three runs on the Flat, including a maiden claimer at Bellewstown this month; impossible to recommend on his hurdling debut on what he's shown to date.

40/1

7th

6

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

13:30 Bellewstown

Purrrfect Timing

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

towards rear, some headway 1f out, soon no extra

100/1

12th

1

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Purrrfect Timing

10st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

Outpaced early and never involved on debut in 5f Navan maiden in May; visored now instead of cheekpieces; impossible to fancy.

100/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred Ribchester gelding is the first foal out of a modest maiden, a sister to 6f Listed winner Sometimesadiamond; in good hands but limited appeal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(4)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Cayo Pirata

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

took keen hold, prominent

100/1

12th

15

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Dundalk (AW)

Cayo Pirata

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

Reserve; huge prince when out the back on debut at the Curragh.

13th

3

(5)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Cayo Pirata

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Murray

Home-bred Ribchester gelding is the first foal out of a modest maiden, a sister to 6f Listed winner Sometimesadiamond; in good hands but limited appeal.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €51.00
Straight Forecast €68.14
Trifecta €881.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lucky Melody

SPOTLIGHT:

Galen

TOPSPEED:

Lucky Out

The Irish Sun:

Lucky Melody

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Galen