July 13 / 13.52 Navan

13.52

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 19 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 72

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a decent Cork maiden on debut, having been hampered; gave a solid display to take second behind a Joseph O'Brien-trained favourite at Listowel; cheekpieces on now, will not need to improve much to win here
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(11)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shimmy Jimmy

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

started quickly, led narrowly, prominent after 1f, led again going okay towards far side over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed towards finish

12/1

2nd

4

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:50 Navan

Shimmy Jimmy

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, switched right and led 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner final 110yds

11/2

6th

2

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Shimmy Jimmy

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Off the mark at the third attempt when battling on gamely to win a Navan maiden but was turned over when 11-8 over C&D last time (Snapdragon second); progressive previously and may resume progress.

7/2

66/1

  • Place: £24.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000euros yearling; first foal; dam well beaten 1m4f both starts for Godolphin, half-sister to smart French Group 2 winner Botanik.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Rion Rubette

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Has hit form lately, winning two 7f handicaps at Gowran on easy ground, beating Greydreambeliever on both occasions; raised 6lb for latter success and handles faster ground fine, so has to be on the shortlist with claimer staying aboard.

5/1

1st

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Bounced back to form with C&D win (soft) on latest when seeing off several of today's rivals (effort can be marked up as short of room then hampered over 1f out); up 3lb which is generous and should go well again.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 28,000euros at Tattersalls Breeze-Up in May; second foal; dam 7f-1m4f AW winner; betrayed inexperienced and met some trouble on debut over the minimum trip at this venue last month; likely to improve with the slightly longer trip in her favour.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Dandy Magic

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ran well over C&D on her penultimate start; 2-1 joint favourite for a 6f fillies' handicap at Carlisle 11 days ago, making some late headway into fourth; should run her race once again.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Dandy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

On a competitive mark and ran well for fourth in a good handicap at Ayr (6f, good) on Monday; one to take seriously back against her own sex.

9/2

4th

15

(17)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Dandy Magic

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Placed twice off higher marks on Tapeta (6f/5f) at start of this year and may not have been suited by the soft ground when safely held over C&D last month, after a break; others appeal more all the same, though.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; unsold at 34,000euros at a Breeze-Up sale in May; fourth foal; sister to a French 1m winner; dam unplaced, closely related to 6f Listed winner Pirate Jenny, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Barraquero.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

19

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Moonhall Church

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; ran well until squeezed out early in straight on recent Leopardstown comeback and entitled to come on for that.

16/1

8th

11

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Moonhall Church

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; doesn't appear that well-handicapped on return.

33/1

5th

1

(19)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Moonhall Church

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer and not a bad Dundalk run last time when didn't get the clearest of runs; however, has a poor draw today and the ground is an unknown so others preferred.

14/1

10/1

Form: 27

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut at Naas in May, staying on strongly late over 6f despite greenness to chase home an odds-on colt; reported to be showing signs of being in season after disappointing 7f Leopardstown run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Gazelle dOr

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner; scored in the Joe McGrath handicap at the Curragh (5f, yld-sft) last September off 83; excellent 1.5l second of 10 in listed heat at Naas on latest (5f, good), splitting 110 and 104 rated rivals; has won twice over 6f; dangerous to dismiss.

3/1

Form: 44

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut fourth of 13 in a 7f Leopardstown maiden was encouraging; set a stiff task in a Tipperary conditions race over an extended 7f, sent 22-1 outsider of four, made the running until fading from over a furling down, eased when beaten
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained first win since his 2yo days when making all in a Class 6 over C&D last week (blinkered first time); unlikely to get a soft lead this time and a 5lb penalty against stronger opposition demands more in any case.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won maiden claimer for Tony Mullins in August 2024 (1m, good); hasn't won since but a few fair runs for new yard, including when third at Carlisle in June (1m1f, soft); blinkers now tried; fast ground is a concern.

3/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Poor strike-rate but he ended 2025 in good form and he ran his best race of this campaign when third over 1m1f here last week; runs off the same mark and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,500euros yearling; second foal; half-brother to 6f juvenile winner Bits And Bobs; dam 5f-7f winner.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lost President

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

100/30

1st

6

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lost President

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

100/30

10/1

Form: 93

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from an initial run at Fairyhouse when third at Bellewstown last week; however beaten 6 1/2l then and will need to find extra now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Smoke Them Out

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Prominent racer a three-time winner at 6f on good to yielding and soft/heavy; mixed form since scoring at the Curragh on seasonal return in March off 1lb lower; C&D form figures of 343 so considered but may need softer ground than this.

15/2

15th

14

(17)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Three-time winner at 6f; made all to win on testing ground here in March; solid effort on latest at Cork (7f, sft-hvy) when a 1.5l second of 8; dropped 1lb for that but would prefer softer ground than this.

12/1

2nd

5

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Smoke Them Out

9st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh in March (heavy) but just fair efforts twice since at same venue; yet to win over this far and best form on easier ground so would welcome rain.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000 euros yearling; first foal; dam 5f 2yo winner for Joseph O'Brien, half-sister to winners Samminder and Queen's Pearl; speedy pedigree, worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sovereign Affair

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Plenty went wrong on handicap debut at Down Royal last month under inexperienced 10lb claimer; champion apprentice aspirant now takes over and could have more to offer.

10/1

9

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Sovereign Affair

9st 0lb

J: Katelyn Bailey

T: Kieran P Cotter

Relatively unexposed on handicap debut but opening mark looks on the high side.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Cork

Sovereign Affair

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Two ordinary enough runs, seems a more likely type for a nursery.

66/1

13/2

Form: 54

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green and hung left but showed promise on debut over 5f here in May, finishing fifth, 1/2l in front of subsequent winner Lethimfly; confirmed ability when fourth at Listowel but looks held by runner-up Shimmy Jimmy.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Shes Ideal

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

0-12 on turf on the Flat; ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season, but last three runs haven't been great; could do better now dropped into claiming company, but needs to leave behind recent form.

10/1

7th

4

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Shes Ideal

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Has made the frame in four of her six races this term; needs to find her form again after two less encouraging runs; tries a new trip.

10/1

7th

14

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Shes Ideal

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden but she's generally been running consistently this season; early traffic problems when third at Fairyhouse last month puts her right in the picture; not at her best there six days ago; blinkers; 2lb wrong.

10/1

Form: 56

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in 5f maidens at Down Royal and Bellewstown; more likely a nursery type in due course.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(10)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Movin And Groovin

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Winner over 6f here and twice placed over this trip; been off 14 months and new stable (same owners)

12/1

5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000euros yearling purchase; third foal; half-brother to 7f AW winner Flag Carrier; dam 6f AW winner, sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo/HK 5f winner Rockaway Valley,
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(15)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

Invincibletomorrow

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

5th

9

(15)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:30 Listowel

Invincibletomorrow

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Took a step forward when fourth at Leopardstown, just ahead of Fivefortwo, but not so good since when tried in headgear; up in trip.

12/1

9th

2

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Invincibletomorrow

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, weakening when edged right over 1f out

7/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price first time out at the Curragh, unlikely to play a featuring part.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

13

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:20 Curragh

Abraham Answer

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M C Grassick

In rear when contesting a Down Royal nursery off a modest rating; no apparent chance unless the addition of blinkers has a dramatic effect

200/1

11th

10

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:30 Down Royal

Abraham Answer

8st 10lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Stayed on okay over 5f when beaten 7l at Cork when last seen in July; could go well on handicap debut if he sees out the longer trip.

4/1

Form: 87

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unlikely to be good enough at this stage judged on runs at the Curragh and Bellewstown.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Dance For Chester

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Modest form in maidens last year but has won both starts in handicaps this year on testing ground at Naas (5f) and Gowran (7f); raised 5lb, moves up in trip and grade and may need softer conditions.

7/1

1st

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Dance For Chester

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

disputed lead, led narrowly and ridden 2f out, kept on, always doing enough

11/4

Form: 8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced keenly on debut in 7f Down Royal maiden; will probably need to gain more experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Famed Again

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Maiden had fair 7f form at two for Tom Cooper; lesser form for this yard, but not disgraced mid-field at Roscommon in May on seasonal debut; could improve.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Famed Again

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Showed ability when fourth of 16 in valuable sales race at Naas as a juvenile; failed to build on that last season; makes handicap debut from a mark 9lb below his initial rating; might be premature to write off.

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to prolific winner Athollblair Boy (14 races at 6f/7f); dam unplaced
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(13)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Admiral Halsey

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

prominent

33/1

12th

13

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Admiral Halsey

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Noel Meade

Maiden form appears weak though an initial mark of 63 gives him a theoretical chance in this grade; official rating is based on the fact he was not beaten far when 12th of 18 at Leopardstown on his second start.

10/1

10th

19

(13)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

14:30 Tipperary

Admiral Halsey

9st 1lb

T: Noel Meade

took keen hold, midfield

Form: 76

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inexpensive yearling (12,000euros); 16s, showed speed in 6f Curragh maiden before fading to mid-division behind the subsequent Railway Stakes winner Henri Matisse; met trouble in running in 5f maiden at this venue five weeks ago; could be a factor now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:51 Navan

Adrenaline Rush

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best effort came in second maiden here in June (5f, good); recent handicap debut at Fairyhouse was okay but plenty to find with Gazelle d'Or on that run.

10/1

4th

6

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Adrenaline Rush

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best effort came in second maiden run at Navan (5f, good) when beaten 4.75l; last sighted finishing thirteenth of 21 in the Ballyhane Stakes, 5l behind Gazelle d'Or; better off at the weights with that rival on handicap debut but is probably best watched unless strong in the betting.

12/1

13th

4

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Adrenaline Rush

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

First two runs were respectable; hard to fancy after moderate Navan run, cheekpieces now.

50/1

18th
9 (11)
Sloan

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros yearling ; sixth foal; half-sister to French Listed-placed juvenile winner Cavernndchipmunks; dam placed, half-sister to useful 1m/1m4f winner Anhar, out of maiden sister to Group 1 winners Yesterday and Quarter Moon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

9

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:52 Navan

Sloan

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

midfield

8/1

Form: 00

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Safe to rule out on the evidence of runs at the Curragh and Down Royal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

The Black Stuff

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Opening handicap efforts have been poor; back from a break with cheekpieces tried but very hard to have faith in; 2lb wrong.

20/1

11th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

The Black Stuff

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Second runner for yard; no real promise in three maidens up to 7f last year; lots more needed up in trip; unplaced in the 4.30 at Gowran Wednesday.

25/1

11th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

The Black Stuff

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

Second runner for yard; no real promise in three maidens up to 7f last year; lots more needed up in trip; unplaced in the 4.30 at Gowran Wednesday.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €582.00
Straight Forecast €346.35
Trifecta €4220.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dandy Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Shimmy Jimmy

The Irish Sun:

Dandy Magic

POSTDATA:

Shimmy Jimmy