July 15 / 17.18 Killarney

17.18

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9234.78
  • 1m 0f 20y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam stayed middle distances and is out of 1m4f winning half-sister to outstanding 1m4f performer Sinndar; no great surprise to see him stepped up in trip now after a staying-on fifth over 7f at the Curragh; may improve enough to feature.
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1st

2

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Apples And Bananas

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well, always doing enough

11/4

1st

1

(6)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

17:18 Killarney

Apples And Bananas

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, led after 1f, pushed along under 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably

7/1

6th

1

(11)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Apples And Bananas

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second foal; dam Listed-placed 7f-10.4f winner (inc 2yo; RPR 100), out of 1m4f winning half-sister to outstanding 1m4f performer Sinndar (also 1m 2yo Group 1 winner), is granddaughter of 2m Listed winner; well-bred newcomer with stamina a premium; likely to improve for time and distance.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to True Cyan who won a Newmarket maiden first time out for Roger Varian last September and finished fourth in this year's Nell Gwyn; dam, by Camelot, an eight-time 6f-1m winner, including two Irish Group 3s for Varian; no Group 1 entry unlike stablemate Saratoga.
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9

(8)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Puppet Master

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won the Listed Lingfield Derby Trial for Aidan O'Brien last year; mixing the Flat with hurdle for this yard, winning a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan; not a bad Punchestown Flat run last time over 1m1f; this trip should suit better.

6/1

3rd

1

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

15:10 Punchestown

Puppet Master

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual-purpose; Listed winner last year for Aidan O'Brien; below par in first three runs for this yard but back to form with a maiden hurdle win at Kilbeggan last month and another solid run in a Perth novice hurdle on latest; top rated and respected back on the Flat with in form claimer taking off 7lb.

9/4

2nd

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Puppet Master

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Smart on Flat for Aidan O'Brien last year (won Lingfield Derby Trial) and got act together over hurdles at third attempt, keeping on well to win Kilbeggan maiden (2m, good) last month; that form was recently given a good boost by the third and this fellow is open to more improvement over jumps.

13/8

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother by Camelot to seven Galileo-sired winners including the Irish Derby and St Leger winner Capri, 2m Group 2 winner Tower Of London, and Group 3 scorers Cypress Creek and Passion; strong stamina influence in the pedigree; dam is by the sprinter Anabaa but won over 1m4f; entered in the National Stakes; trainer last won this with Anthony Van Dyck in 2019.
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1st

11

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:55 Punchestown

Saratoga

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Flat winner for Aidan O'Brien; hinted there was a bigger performance in him when placed in first three maiden hurdles, one over this C&D (yielding) and twice at Naas on softer ground; duly delivered the goods on handicap debut, winning the Fred Winter at Cheltenham (2m, gd-sft) by 2.25l off 130; steps into Grade 1 company for the first time and very much respected.

5/1

1st

9

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Saratoga

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Six Flat runs for Aidan O'Brien, best form at 1m6f/2m; jumping was ropey in his first two defeats over hurdles but that part of his game improved when a rallying second in a rated hurdle at Naas (soft to heavy) that has delivered four of the last seven winners of this race; probably peaking at the right time when this has all the hallmarks of a long-term plan; seems versatile ground-wise; lots to like.

13/2

2nd

6

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

13:05 Naas

Saratoga

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Flat winner for Ballydoyle over 1m6f on heavy (rated 92); promising hurdles debut when never-nearer third (3.25l behind Minella Boss) at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and probably similar level of form in C&D maiden last month, still novicey in jumping; gives the impression improvement likely given better jumping.

9/1

Form: 4

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam an unraced sister to Group 1 winners Alpha Centauri and Discoveries; looked a bit raw on debut when fourth behind a Ballydoyle-trained favourite at Tipperary; open to improvement.
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3rd

9

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:25 Punchestown

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon disputed lead, led narrowly after 1f, pressed winner after 2f, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

3/1

2nd

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:05 Galway

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has finished fourth in two maidens so far, over 7f on soft at Tipperary and over 1m on good at Killarney, beaten around 4L in both; has 2.75L to find with Puppet Master from that second run; place claims at best.

15/2

4th

7

(4)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

17:18 Killarney

Starry Desert

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened final furlong

11/2

5th
8 (3)
Sujet

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Frankel colt is a brother to Beheld, a debut juvenile winner for Roger Charlton; dam Group-placed 6f AW 2yo winner, sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Showcasing and Listed-placed 6f winner Bouvardia.
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10th

5

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Sujet

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two wins in Ireland last summer and he's twice finished second at Chester this season for his new stable; however, he's struggled to get competitive on slow ground on his last three starts and others make greater appeal.

25/1

8th

4

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Sujet

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored twice in Ireland; inconsistent this term for new yard, best efforts when second twice at Chester; admittedly had something to prove when tackling 1m2f the last twice, so this drop back in distance looks a plus.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Sujet

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice for Dermot Weld (at up to 1m1f); easily his best runs for Declan Carroll have been here (twice runner-up) but those were at about 7f and at 125-1 he was tailed off at York three weeks ago (Shafdar was third); the blinkers worn for his last two races are left off.

14/1

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam of no account (unplaced all 11 starts) save for being a half-sister to the dam of Group 1 juvenile winner Verbal Dexterity.
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3

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 3

14:19 Fontwell

Glen To Glen

10st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Ex-Joseph O'Brien; won stable debut at Perth (2m4f, good) in August and a good third of five at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; he's the only one of these who's been in recent action, and it was very recent but he tailed off in that handicap hurdle at Chepstow (2m; made most) on Saturday when different aids were given a go; reverts to cheekpieces and fences today.

7/2

3rd

4

10th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Worcester

Glen To Glen

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Ex-Irish 4yo who made winning stable debut at Perth (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; recent defeat in a valuable Flat handicap is easily excused, and he could still have more to offer for Nick Scholfield.

4/1

9th

12

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Glen To Glen

8st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Nick Scholfield

In contention when running out at the final fence at Kilbeggan in June on final outing for Joseph O'Brien and he made a winning stable debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over fences at Perth (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; versatile ground-wise and he's well treated on the pick of last year's Flat form; he's an intriguing contender who could run well.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; by Camelot; dam a prolific US winner including at Grade 2 level; ground should suit; trainer has won this for the last three years, has to be taken seriously.
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4th

8

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Wolf Rayet

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Three Flat runs in Ireland and four over hurdles in Britain; ran well at a massive price in the Triumph at Cheltenham (eighth of 20) last month but he was beaten 10l and finished behind three of today's rivals; others preferred.

50/1

8th

16

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Wolf Rayet

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Three Flat runs in Ireland and three over hurdles in Britain; better in this sphere with three minor honours but the best of that form saw him beaten 11l by Minella Study here (good to soft) in December; met some trouble in running that day but not remotely enough to be considered a player now.

100/1

3rd

7

4th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:13 Ludlow

Wolf Rayet

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Entered in the Triumph; modest Flat form in Ireland, albeit in just three races; already better over hurdles and was only 11l off the winner in a Class 2 juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham in December (soft) when just behind the smart One Horse Town who has since finished second in a Grade 2; every chance.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 000

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in three maidens over sprint distances; safe to rule out.
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6th

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Wetherby

Faire La Nouba

11st 0lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland who was a well-held seventh over hurdles on his penultimate start; has been gelded; opposable.

100/1

6th

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Wetherby

Faire La Nouba

11st 0lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland who was a well-held seventh over hurdles on his penultimate start; has been gelded; opposable.

100/1

100/1

Form: —

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
100-1 when tailed off in the Curragh maiden in which Apples And Bananas finished sixth
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7th

5

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Justified Risk

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Sean Davis

Shocking turf form, hard to counter here now switched to AW (having been gelded).

66/1

7th

5

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Justified Risk

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Sean Davis

Shocking turf form, hard to counter here now switched to AW (having been gelded).

66/1

10th

2

(14)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

17:50 Roscommon

Justified Risk

9st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Has beaten one rival in three starts and very hard to make a case for.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €31.50
Straight Forecast €31.09
Trifecta €99.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Saratoga

POSTDATA:

Apples And Bananas

The Irish Sun:

Starry Desert