July 26 / 16.50 Cork

16.50

Good To Firm

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
RTV
View Course
Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to get further and has over 4l to find with Sharkii on his debut run at Bellewstown; probably one for another day.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Wise Men Say

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

33/1

11th

8

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Wise Men Say

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten 7l in fourth behind Lethimfly at Bellewstown; showed the benefit of the run when winning at Cork, a lot more on his plate now.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 275

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First and third runs both respectable and showed enough speed last time at Navan (6f) to believe 5f might be up her street right now; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

7th

1

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Gazelle dOr

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Productive campaign last year with three course wins, including over 6f on seasonal return; highlights were two C&D premier handicap wins, notably the Joe McGrath off 83 on yielding-to-soft; now rated 89, down in class again after a Listed attempt on final start.

6/1

3rd
1 (10)
Sharkii

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 32

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well on debut and again when runner-up to a useful one at Bellewstown where nicely clear of both Wise Men Say and Desert Cyclone; could take some beating.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sharkii

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Diego Dias

Hit the line well when runner-up here over 5f latest but didn't seem to stay 6f that well on two previous tries; Colin Keane booked; every chance if he can see out the trip.

100/30

1st

7

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sharkii

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Diego Dias

in touch with leaders, prominent when switched right and ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final 110yds, led final strides

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sharkii

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

Good maiden form on turf over this trip earlier in the summer; not as effective up to 6f last twice; this is probably the weakest maiden he has come across and he should be thereabouts.

11/4

66/1

Form: 08

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 8l in 5f maidens at Navan and Naas so has some ability; perhaps one for handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(15)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Tino Pai

8st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Best effort when third in a 5f maiden at Bellewstown in July; seventh behind Jordan Breeze at Dundalk on Tuesday.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tino Pai

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Third in a Bellewstown maiden in July but hasn't kicked on from low marks in handicaps.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Dashing Topper (KSA 1m1f) and Tallien (US 8.5f turf); dam unraced sister to HK 7f Listed winner Montecchio; makes sense to check the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

19:38 Ayr

Actin Like A Diva

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Poor results, without headgear, this season for new yard; could revive with cheekpieces refitted, having gained her Irish success (6f) in this headgear.

20/1

9

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Musselburgh

Actin Like A Diva

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

6f maiden winner in Ireland last autumn but has failed to beat a rival in two starts for Jim Goldie; like her two stablemates, she arrives here with risks attached.

25/1

14th

5

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Actin Like A Diva

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

6f maiden winner in Ireland but then disappointed in three runs for John McConnell and was tailed off on debut for this yard over 7f at Wetherby (50-1); others preferred.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 5,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to several sprint winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Until Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Front-runner; two 5f wins on AW; 0-8 on turf but she didn't go down by much when third at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; she produced a much weaker finish there since, though, and her stamina will be tested on this stiffer track; yard won this in 2025.

9/1

6th

1

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Until Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Dual AW winner who finished 1l third over C&D (good) most recently, posting her best turf effort; place possibilities off same mark.

7/1

3rd

6

(11)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Until Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Both wins came on the AW in early 2025; her more recent efforts on either side of a wind operation have been thoroughly underwhelming.

20/1

11/2

Form: 675

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second run was his best (5f, good) and when upsides Wise May Say last time when Sharkii was ahead of both of them; has to step up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(10)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Desert Cyclone

9st 5lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Not beaten far in two of his four maiden starts, all over this trip; tongue-tie tried on nursery bow after a break and one to consider.

6/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Desert Cyclone

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Second run was his best (5f, good) and when upsides Wise May Say last time when Sharkii was ahead of both of them; has to step up.

11/2

5th

2

(1)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:00 Bellewstown

Desert Cyclone

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Much improved second time out when beaten under 5l in a useful 5f maiden at Navan; has races in him.

3/1

Form: 9

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a bad debut effort at Navan when ninth of 19 and beaten under 7l; that was over 6f and she looks quick enough for 5f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: 00

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run to a modest level in his first two races and will need handicaps to get competitive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,500gns yearling; eighth foal; half-sister to winners Ship Of The Fen (1m1f-2m inc 2yo; RPR 93), Fen Breeze (6f AW; 82) and Immdaad (Greek 6.5f-1m); dam 9.4f AW winner (77), half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover; may need further.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Isabella Expert

9st 2lb

J: Cristiano Martins

T: W P Browne

bumped rival start, soon led and clear, reduced lead over 1f out

33/1

10th

12

(10)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Isabella Expert

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

Didn't seem to handle the track at Bellewstown on her second start; backed from 100-1 into 33-1 late on last time at Navan, she was given a forceful ride and was only beaten just over 1l in fourth; rider excellent value for his 5lb claim and stable 3-9 at the track this year; respected in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

4th

18

(17)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:15 Navan

Isabella Expert

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

Two similar runs in 5f maidens, possibly not handling the track at Bellewstown; needs this for a mark.

20/1

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slow start was no help at the Curragh last week and that maiden was won by the very exciting The Lion In Winter; dropping back to 5f could be an issue.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Buck Barrow

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win (19 starts) was over 1m2f at Ffos Las last June; has the same mark today, having finished no better than sixth in his four races since, two of them this season; raced freely when behind here on his only attempt beyond 1m4f (1m5f last September) so there are enough doubts.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Buck Barrow

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Ffos Las winner over 1m2f (good to soft) last summer; just one effort of any real note since.

20/1

66/1

Form: 08

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two maidens, the first at 5f and then over an extended 7f; opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Onomatapeoi

8st 7lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Paul Gammell

Well held in three maidens over various trips; faces a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

28/1

12th

10

(9)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Onomatapeoi

8st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul Gammell

Down the field in two maidens, the first at 5f and then over an extended 7f; opposable.

66/1

8th

13

(13)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

16:45 Roscommon

Onomatapeoi

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul Gammell

took keen hold, prominent

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.00
Straight Forecast €54.67
Trifecta €41.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Sharkii

SPOTLIGHT:

Gazelle d'Or

The Irish Sun:

Wise Men Say

POSTDATA:

Sharkii