July 18 / 17.15 Leopardstown

17.15

Good To Firm

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a barrier trial at Naas in May and went close against Aidan O'Brien-trained odds-on shot January at Gowran a month ago; winner has since finished third behind another Ballydoyle filly in a Group 2 event; sets a good standard; high draw a slight concern.
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16th

4

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Va Va Vroom

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Out of form for Jessica Harrington last year; no sign of a revival in two runs this term; this looks too demanding.

25/1

10th

13

(9)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Va Va Vroom

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner at two; struggled in handicaps in the first half of last season for Jessica Harrington and never counted on yard debut last October; not much better on reappearance.

20/1

12th

1

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Va Va Vroom

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner here at 2 (good) but struggled in handicaps in first half of last season for Jessica Harrington and never counted on yard debut here in October on heavy; handicapper relenting but still on a high enough mark; wide draw a negative.

16/1

2nd
3 (8)
Broski

10/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to two winners including 5f Listed scorer Last Crusader; dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner; speedy pedigree.
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2nd

3

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Broski

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

midfield

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 30,000gns at Craven Breeze-Up Sale; third foal; dam won five races, out of 6f 2yo Listed-winning half-sister to French 1m Group 3 winner Rainbow Corner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Dignam

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

When all his best form on the Flat and over hurdles is on good ground, it's best to put a line through his run on heavy in a French Grade 1 last time (November); he beat little of note when making hay in minor jumps meetings last summer but barely broke sweat in any of those races and his jumping was pinpoint accurate; one to be interested in for a trainer (also runs Glen To Glen) who knows what's required for this; gelded since his last run.

18/1

1

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Dignam

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flat form stands out in this company and he's looked a natural over hurdles in winning at Newton Abbot and Uttoxeter (good ground both times); penalised accordingly but should be hard to beat.

4/11

1

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:37 Uttoxeter

Dignam

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Just one win from ten Flat starts but ran creditably in two valuable races last month; easily justified very skinny odds to make winning hurdle debut at Newton Abbot (good) a week ago and could be very hard to beat here.

4/7

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to minor winners Mogok Valley and Star Of Burma; dam 6f AW winner; tongue-tie on for debut.
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8th

13

(12)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Green Brothers

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Encouraging fourth in a Leopardstown maiden on debut; possibly didn't handle very testing ground at Galway on next outing; slowly away when never involved at Naas last month; half-brother and dam were both AW winners; could improve on the Polytrack on handicap debut.

14/1

2

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Naas

Green Brothers

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Encouraging fourth in a Leopardstown maiden on debut and possibly didn't handle very testing ground at Galway last month; may improve back on a quicker surface.

9/1

8th

4

(13)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Galway

Green Brothers

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

By a useful sire and ran respectably on debut at Leopardstown over this trip, showing some greenness; likely to have improved from that and can be more closely involved today.

5/2

5th
4 (17)
Fairhaven

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a pleasing introduction when fifth of 21 in a 6f maiden at the Curragh; third-place Iowntheball won his next start; definite chance with normal improvement, though high draw a concern.
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10th

4

(1)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Ran well over 1m here a month ago having been last at one point; not had a lot of racing and 7f might be a better fit; respected from the inside stall.

6/1

10th

4

(1)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: W McCreery

Ran well over 1m here a month ago having been last at one point; not had a lot of racing and 7f might be a better fit; respected from the inside stall.

6/1

1

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Fairhaven

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Some creditable runs in maidens over the summer but well below best the last twice when visored, never counting here over inadequate 5f latest; tries 1m for the first time and drops in grade.

8/1

Form: 068

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing in his three races to suggest he can play a featuring part.
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8th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

James The Second

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Couple of seconds this year but over 7f and questionable whether he wants 6f; slower ground would help in that respect.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

James The Second

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 19-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term here (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; trip too short last time so not one to rule out back at 7f with blinkers tried.

12/1

13

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

James The Second

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 17-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term at Gowran (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; fair fifth at Bellewstown on Thursday.

9/1

Form: 67

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut at Roscommon was better than second run at Bellewstown; more likely a nursery type.
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6th

9

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Petit Fusee

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Soundly beaten on handicap debut in 7f Down Royal nursery; down in trip now and fitted with cheekpieces after 1m attempt on AW debut; plenty to prove.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Petit Fusee

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Soundly beaten on handicap debut in 7f Down Royal nursery; down in trip now and fitted with cheekpieces after 1m attempt on AW debut; plenty to prove.

16/1

9th

10

(9)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Petit Fusee

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

prominent, led after 1f, edged right over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

14/1

10/1

Form: 85

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last-but-one when 200-1 on debut in the maiden won by the exciting Bedtime Story here early last month; 125-1, ran a pleasing race to finish fifth of 13 in a winners' event over C&D on her second outing; that form looks solid, place possibility.
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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

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished with only one behind her in races at Cork and Roscommon; can be ruled out.
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1st

11

(8)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Amber Blossom

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Good form at Dundalk between last November and March, notching a win and two seconds from four visits; failed to reproduce AW form in a Roscommon race in which Rising Sky was fourth; better at Leopardstown last time, but again finished behind Rising Sky.

12/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:05 Leopardstown

Amber Blossom

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Good form at Dundalk between last November and March, notching a win and two seconds from four visits; failed to reproduce AW form in a Roscommon race contested by several of these rivals; first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:05 Leopardstown

Amber Blossom

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Good form at Dundalk between last November and March, notching a win and two seconds from four visits; failed to reproduce AW form in a Roscommon race contested by several of these rivals; first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam who failed to win is a out of 1m Group 3-winning sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Proportional.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25

(27)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Vervain

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Cork win during the summer was over 1m4f on good ground; well held by Lunar Landscape on Navan running; soft going may not be ideal

16/1

10

(18)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Vervain

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Never threatened on her AW debut last time; better judged on the form on 1m4f Cork win from subsequent winner Whats New.

10/1

11th
8 (6)
Eroico

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam, by Camelot, an unraced sister to 1m4f winner Ozone, half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Talwar.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Eroico

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Ran in five maidens in Ireland for Noel Meade, finishing second on the final occasion (1m4f, heavy); has also shown promise on good ground; she could improve for last month's stable/seasonal debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) but was soundly beaten and others have more pressing claims; a hood goes on.

40/1

5th

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Eroico

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Martin Todhunter

0-5 in Irish maidens, taking minor honours on last three outings (1m2f/1m4f on softer than good); has since changed hands and left Noel Meade; improvement is probably needed on this British, seasonal and handicap debut.

14/1

4

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:52 Curragh

Eroico

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Ran once at two; has shown a fair standard of form in three runs since making a belated return last month; much the same standard as several of her rivals; looked short of pace when beaten 5 1/2l in fourth over C&D last Thursday.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Tai Tam Bay and Perfect Refuge; dam 7f winner, half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Rosa Grace.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

7

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Let Her Cook

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Harvey

soon led, clear halfway, pushed along home turn, ridden from 1f out, kept on well

33/1

1st

7

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Let Her Cook

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Harvey

soon led, clear halfway, pushed along home turn, ridden from 1f out, kept on well

33/1

20

(4)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Let Her Cook

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: William Harvey

led early, headed but prominent after 2f

40/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear in races at Fairyhouse and Bellewstown; makes no appeal at this stage.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

16

(16)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Gowran Park

Udacha

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Paul W Flynn

0-6 and uncompetitive from the outset, including two claimers; new trainer can pull rabbits out of hats and the market needs checking.

33/1

15th

9

(13)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Udacha

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Last of 12 in a maiden claimer at Navan; struggled off a low mark in a Down Royal nursery; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time; unlikely to feature.

50/1

12th

13

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:30 Down Royal

Udacha

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Thomas Gibney

Poor form in maidens and last in a maiden claimer at Navan last week; now tried with tongue-tie.

25/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to three minor winners; dam placed 1m4f-1m6f, others preferred on pedigree
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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1st

20

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Masego

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Showed some promise when fourth in a juvenile hurdle at Listowel last September; two fifth placings over different trips at Gowran last month were mildly encouraging; needs to find more.

14/1

5th

12

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Masego

8st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Showed some promise when fourth in a juvenile hurdle at Listowel last September; never far from the pace when fifth over an extended 1m1f here 13 days ago on return; ended up only 3/4l behind the pace-setting Prom Queen.

13/2

5th

13

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

Masego

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Showed some promise over hurdles last year, notably when fourth in a 3yo hurdle at Listowel in September; well beaten in two previous runs at this venue; worth a market check nonetheless.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam French/US 1m winner, half-brother to 7f Group 3 winner Nargys and useful 7f/1m winner Hidden Oasis; hooded on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

7

(17)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Galway

Battle Of Aizu

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Hung right into the straight and faded to finish in rear on debut at Leopardstown.

25/1

15th

13

(9)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Battle Of Aizu

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kieran P Cotter

prominent

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to an Italian sprint winner Sweet Bouquet; dam 7f AW winner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Tipping Along

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: E J O’Grady

His fourth placing at Cork last September was obtained in a five-horse contest; weak overall form in three runs at two; lacks a recent outing.

33/1

13

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Tipping Along

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: E J O’Grady

His fourth placing at Cork last September was obtained in a five-horse contest; weak overall form in three runs at two; lacks a recent outing.

33/1

8

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 44y

14:30 Thurles

Tipping Along

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: E J O’Grady

Shown nothing at huge odds in two runs so far; up in trip.

100/1

17th
16 (11)
Faerie Tales

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam a 7f claiming race winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner All Lies Ahead, out of maiden half-sister to Australian 1m4f Group 1 winner Opinion.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:25 Punchestown

Faerie Tales

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P G Fahey

Beaten a long way on debut at Leopardstown and can only be watched today.

100/1

17th

16

(11)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Leopardstown

Faerie Tales

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: P G Fahey

slowly away

25/1

Non-runners

Copacabana Sands

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Payout
Exacta €21.10
Straight Forecast €37.12
Trifecta €137.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Va Va Vroom

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Va Va Vroom

POSTDATA:

Va Va Vroom

The Irish Sun:

Va Va Vroom