August 02 / 17.30 Galway

17.30

Yielding

James’s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £9747.83
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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James’s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £58.60
  • Place: £11.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; closely related to 1m-1m1f winner Spirit And Glory (inc AW/US turf Listed; RPR 114), half-sister to three winners inc Supaulette (6f-7f; 73) and Supreme Power (7f inc AW; 70); dam 6f-7f winner (inc AW; 83) out of 1m3f winner; Mix of speed and stamina in her pedigree and likely to improve for this.
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1st

11

(16)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Galway

Bessie Abott

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Seventh foal; closely related to 1m-1m1f winner Spirit And Glory (inc AW/US turf Listed; RPR 114), half-sister to three winners inc Supaulette (6f-7f; 73) and Supreme Power (7f inc AW; 70); dam 6f-7f winner (inc AW; 83) out of 1m3f winner; Mix of speed and stamina in her pedigree and likely to improve for this.

40/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam second 1m2f (RPR 68), half-sister to winners Ethic (6f 2yo) and Magnetique (multiple French 1m1f-1m3f inc AW), out of 1m-1m1f (inc AW 2yo) winning half-sister to US 1m1f/1m4f Grade 2 winner Grandeur; home-bred Ribchester filly failed to show a great deal in a Dundalk barrier trial; best watched.
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7th

16

(15)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Galway

Raven Darkholme

8st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Did well to finish second over C&D on debut considering that she hung badly left when leading into the straight; failed to match that form when joint-favourite at Roscommon last week; should go close if reproducing the form of her debut; high drawn; alongside another strong contender Medici Venus.

4/1

6th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:10 Roscommon

Raven Darkholme

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran green and hung when second on debut at Galway (yld/sft) after making the running but kept on; even softer ground now but is likely to handle it and can improve too; big player.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twelfth foal; brother to 7f 2yo winner Night Moment (RPR 84), half-brother to five winners inc Noble Music (1m2f/1m6f inc Listed; 102), Noble House (Group-placed 1m2f; 94) and Nyama (Group-placed 6f/1m; 91); dam placed Germany; sales price increased from 26,000Euro as a yearling to 120,000Gns at two; one of three newcomers for the stable and jockey booking suggest he is the first string.
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1st

2

(3)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Nobler

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In the frame all six starts; showed a decent level of form at two and improved on seasonal debut when a 2l third at Navan (1m2f, good); slightly disappointing on soft at the same venue on next start; beaten by a useful sort in a four-runner conditions event at Listowel last time; has been gelded, blinkered first time.

13/8

2nd

5

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Nobler

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has failed to break maiden tag in five starts; Nonetheless, has placed in all his races; showed a decent level of form as a 2yo and improved upon that on seasonal debut when a 2L third at Navan (1m2f, good); slightly disappointing last time at Navan when fourth (1m2f, soft); improvement needed but receives weight from all his rivals.

11/2

2nd

5

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Nobler

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has failed to break maiden tag in five starts; Nonetheless, has placed in all his races; showed a decent level of form as a 2yo and improved upon that on seasonal debut when a 2L third at Navan (1m2f, good); slightly disappointing last time at Navan when fourth (1m2f, soft); improvement needed but receives weight from all his rivals.

11/2

12/1

Form: 59

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more ability on her second start in a Leopardstown maiden last week; horrible draw but going the right way and could get involved.
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9th

10

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Great Mover

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground winner at Gowran (1m1f) a year ago so rain would be welcomed and it was a solid enough run over 1m2f at the Curragh most recently; versatile trip-wise and considered.

14/1

5th

4

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Great Mover

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Only win from 24 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; couple of good placed efforts at Leopardstown this term but needs to improve on recent form.

10/1

10th

6

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Great Mover

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Only win from 23 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; failed to retrieve her best form in her first four outings this term; placed twice (7f/1m1f) at Leopardstown since then, both races run on soft; stamina stretched by 1m2f at the Curragh a month ago.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Supagirl (1m2f/Australian 10.5f; RPR 100) and Next In Line (1m; 84); dam French 8.5f winner, half-sister to 1m2f 2yo Group 1 winner Voix Du Nord and 1m2f-1m6f winner Duke Of Yorkshire; inexpensively bought foal from a decent middle-distance family; should improve for this.
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10th

13

(10)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Mighty Day

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Went close in a couple of maiden claimers last season; shaped like he may have needed his return to action; now tried with visor and gets weight off most.

15/2

6th

4

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Mighty Day

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Not disgraced in maidens last year and went close in a pair of 1m claimers at Navan and Naas, both on good ground; off since 5l fourth at Dundalk in October and has been gelded; has the rating to figure (70) but may need the run.

100/30

4th

6

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mighty Day

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to 7f winner Marchetti (inc AW; RPR 73); dam placed 11.7f (72), half-sister to Japanese winners Touching Speech (1m1f Group 2) and Satono Lux (1m3f Listed), out of Fillies' Mile winning sister to 7f 2yo Group 1 winner; showed a little ability in a barrier trial at Dundalk recently; interesting runner.
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15th

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Baltray Lady

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a nursery at Bellewstown in first-time blinkers last October; needs to find top form again after two uninspiring Leopardstown runs during the summer.

12/1

11th

18

(12)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and didn't appear to stay 1m2f on last month's seasonal return here behind a better-fancied stablemate when blinkers left off (again today).

16/1

9th

10

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and the blinkers are left off for her seasonal reappearance; probably best watched upped in trip unless the money comes.

11/2

9/4

Form: 43

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts in sprint maidens to date, coming home strongly when third in a big-field Navan contest latest; draw could be better but the extra furlong should suit and likely to go close.
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3rd

8

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Dandy Magic

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Several creditable efforts this summer before getting back on the scoresheet with a strong finish over C&D (good; second-time cheekpieces) last week; this is tougher under a penalty but that was a personal best last time and she should get a good tow into this race; respected.

100/30

1st

13

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Dandy Magic

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win on turf came at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September; has ran to a similar level on her last four outings, most recently when third of nine at Ascot (5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) 18 days ago; stepping back up in trip will suit and she's considered.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Dandy Magic

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jim Goldie

Solid efforts to finish fourth in each of her last three starts (6f, good or faster), running to a similar level on each occasion; Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle and cheekpieces are now given a go; she'll need a good pace back at 5f if she is to come out on top.

7/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to Norwegian 4.5f 2yo winner Approach Glory (RPR 62); dam unplaced 5f-1m2f (45), half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Angelic Light, out of French 10.5f/11.5f winner; Kuroshio filly with plenty of speed in his pedigree; best watched here.
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4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Nakatomi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time; remains a longstanding maiden but his resurgent May efforts (finished third then close second) suggested a belated first win may be near.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Nakatomi

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Has yet to win a race but he comes here on the back of a good second of eight in 1m handicap at Hamilton; should go well.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m and 9.4f (Listed) winner (RPR 104), closely related to useful winners Wargrave (7f/1m2f; 2m hurdle) and Ahandfulofsummers (1m1f), out of 6f Group 3 winner; home-bred filly by Calyx and the market could be the best guide to her chances.
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15th

15

(16)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:51 Navan

A Call Too Soon

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Just okay efforts both starts over 7f; back in trip and hard to see her playing a major role.

20/1

7th

1

(16)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:35 Gowran Park

A Call Too Soon

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Finished ninth in a Galway maiden (7f, yielding to soft) having missed the break; best watched for now.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not unfancied for his Bellewstown debut; did not cross the road 1f out very well on that occasion and should have finished a little closer; will be more streetwise today but has a bad draw to contend with.
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15th

10

(21)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Talgo Abbess

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Encouraging fifth in a Bellewstown maiden on debut but didn't build on that when 10th (beaten 11l) in a Galway festival maiden on softer ground; gelded.

20/1

10th

1

(14)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Galway

Talgo Abbess

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Not unfancied for his Bellewstown debut; did not cross the road 1f out very well on that occasion and should have finished a little closer; will be more streetwise today but has a bad draw to contend with.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Talgo Abbess

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

midfield, keeping on when unbalanced 1f out, ran on towards finish, not reach leaders

9/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to winners Aquaman (7f; RPR 96) and Promoting (1m; 69); dam 1m2f AW winner (83), half-sister to 1m AW Listed winner Pearl Mix and useful 7.5f-1m winner Silver Quartz; related to plenty of winners but best watched on debut from an outside stall.
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3rd

3

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Expert Analysis

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish; limited on the Flat (0-9; peak RPR 69), and yet to convince over hurdles (0-5; pulled up at Ballinrobe in May); difficult to know what to expect on first start for this trainer following 6,000gns purchase.

10/1

16

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Expert Analysis

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Dual-purpose maiden; very modest form in both codes; can only be watched in first handicap hurdle with cheekpieces applied.

25/1

9th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Expert Analysis

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Dermot Kilmartin

0-4 over hurdles and 0-8 on the Flat; well held over 1m2f here in November when tried in a visor.

20/1

12th
17 (19)
Tofino

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; out of a Teofilo mare who failed to win; never involved in a Leopardstown maiden on debut and looks opposable again.
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6th

6

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in a 1m Curragh handicap last season; pick of this season's form when second in Limerick fillies handicap, not beaten far at the Curragh on latest, having not had a clear run; not one to rule out.

7/1

8th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in this race last season; also ran well when third in a 26-runner contest here late last season; uneven form this term; stable has hit a good patch of form this week; worth considering.

13/2

6th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Tofino

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not one of her better efforts at the Curragh last time; hard to win with; best run this season when second in a six-runner contest; others preferred.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to Italian 7f-1m1f winner inc 2yo Royal Jordan; dam ran four times 5f-7f 2yo (RPR 25), half-sister to winners Jack Junior (smart 1m-9.5f inc France/AW) and Perfect Paula (Listed-placed 5f AW 2yo); quite speedily bred filly and another one sure to improve for whatever she does here.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Finally got off the mark at 21st time of asking when seeing off 13 rivals over 1m at Newcastle (AW) under Conor Whiteley nine days ago; should be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

3/1

1st

10

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Still a maiden after 20 starts but she's had two seconds in C&D handicaps this year and was close up when sixth over 7f here (first-time visor) last time; should go well again back up in trip and she's in the mix.

11/2

6th

2

(12)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Stephen Hanlon

Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rank outsider when last of 11 in a 6f Leopardstown maiden two weeks ago; hard to fancy.
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9th

14

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:12 Kilbeggan

Arizona Robbins

11st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E Seymour

Modest on the Flat, similar level of form in three hurdles starts; hard to recommend.

50/1

16th

18

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Arizona Robbins

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: E Seymour

Modest Flat maiden and well held on both maiden hurdle runs last season.

100/1

7th

9

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Wexford

Arizona Robbins

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Modest Flat maiden was beaten a long way on hurdling debut and can't be fancied; hood added.

66/1

Non-runners

Heishybrid, Amplitude, Kilgharrahs Love, Limit Off, Undefeatable

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Payout
Exacta €973.20
Straight Forecast €368.24

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Heishybrid

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandy Magic

POSTDATA:

Heishybrid

The Irish Sun:

Dandy Magic