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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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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Bolted up by 8l at Limerick over 7f in June; handicapper hammered her with 18lb after and that has proven too burdensome since; did shape well [not beaten far behind Glory To Be in second) on return when beaten 4.25l at the Curragh 19 days ago but testing ground wouldn't be ideal back up in trip.

14/1

8th

7

(13)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Rion Rubette

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Won by 8l off 68 at Limerick last June (7f, good); handicapper took a dim view (18lb rise) and she hasn't been competitive since; may need more respite from the assessor and prefers decent ground.

25/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(11)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Magic

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

4lb above her last winning mark (over C&D); pipped on post over C&D on penultimate start, and again in the mix (third, with True Promise behind) over 5f here last week; virtually guaranteed to remain competitive; live contender.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

19th Feb 2026

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Magic

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

6f win here in November off 4lb lower; better form when missing out by a nose here (6f) five weeks ago; will need a good pace back at 5f but should remain competitive.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Magic

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Has gained both AW wins over C&D, the latest in November; ran respectably over 5f here last time, without quite landing a blow; possibilities back up in trip.

11/2

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
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Gazelle dOr

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and yielding ground; not at best on Curragh return; didn't get the clearest of runs when 12th of 15 and 5.5l behind the winner Mission Central in a C&D Listed contest last time; others preferred.

33/1

12th

13

(16)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Gazelle dOr

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and yielding ground; well beaten on seasonal return at the Curragh (6f, soft) but may have needed that; likely to be ridden to try and nick some black type and could outrun her likely odds if they go a strong gallop.

50/1

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

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

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
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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

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

11th

5

(11)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f here in March (heavy); 5f may not have suited last time when 7.75l behind (soft to heavy); upped in trip now and could be competitive.

12/1

6th

14

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Notched up a third career win when making all on seasonal return here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); that was his second 6f success here but he has yet to win over 5f so might be vulnerable off 4lb higher.

15/2

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
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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Shes Ideal

9st 2lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Returned with a couple of good runs, notably staying today's trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo; didn't get home in more testing conditions at Cork nine days ago (cheekpieces tried but now discarded) but remains of interest back on better ground.

6/1

4th

4

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Shes Ideal

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Has returned with a couple of good runs, staying on fourth over a mile at Gowran and stayed 1m2f trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo early this month, having led inside final furlong; cheekpieces tried.

6/1

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

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

7th

7

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Movin And Groovin

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Sole win from 13 starts came over 6f on AW in January but is a consistent sort; placed over 8f and can be involved if staying this trip.

6/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Famed Again

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Showed ability when fourth of 16 in valuable sales race over C&D a year ago; fair fifth in a Limerick maiden on seasonal debut; tame effort at Fairyhouse last month; plenty to find with the placed fillies, Treasure Rose and Dolly Hello.

50/1

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
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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