August 22 / 17.25 Leopardstown

17.25

Good To Firm

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 7f 30y
  • 18 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 923

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Nearly got there over almost 1m on second start and nearest at finish when third over this trip latest; probably wants 1m but headgear can sharpen him.
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11th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Naas

Heishybrid

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel Meade

Leopardstown winner over this trip; disappointing off a mark of 76 in a nursery last time, implying that he has a stiff task now; tongue-tie and blinkers now, instead of cheekpieces worn last twice.

12/1

13th

1

(8)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Heishybrid

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

in touch with leaders

6/1

1st

6

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Heishybrid

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

prominent, led narrowly after 1f, ridden and faced challenges from over 1f out, kept on well, gamely

9/2

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 06

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; huge price when much better on second start at Galway, beaten 5l in decent contest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(11)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:43 Dundalk (AW)

Berto Ramirez

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

took keen hold, midfield early, prominent after 2f

10/1

5th

5

(11)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:43 Dundalk (AW)

Berto Ramirez

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

took keen hold, midfield early, prominent after 2f

10/1

11th

1

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Berto Ramirez

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Built on some promise in a Galway maiden when hitting the crossbar in an 18-runner Leopardstown maiden and respectable sixth from a wide draw at Down Royal since; career best needed but ought to relish the step up in trip and could have a say.

15/2

3rd
20 (7)
Red Scarlet

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; sent off 25s for Gowran debut, just behind Amazing Maisie when beaten little over 4l.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(10)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Naas

Red Scarlet

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R P Cody

Third behind Heishybrid at Leopardstown and second to Saint Brandon at Down Royal; potential maiden winner but appears vulnerable in a race of this standard.

16/1

2nd

9

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Red Scarlet

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

soon led, ridden when headed inside final furlong, kept on

11/2

3rd

20

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Red Scarlet

9st 2lb

T: R P Cody

started quickly, soon led, prominent when carried right after 1f

OUR TIP

Form: 05

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed much more on second start when coming home well over this trip at Gowran; further progress likely.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E29,000 at the Breeze-Ups in May; first foal; unraced dam half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Stonemason, out of maiden sister to Jersey Stakes winner River Deep; trainer's juveniles always respected but he's been quiet enough in the 2yo division this term.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Thoughtsn Prayers

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Cost E29,000 at the Breeze-Ups in May; first foal; unraced dam half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Stonemason, out of maiden sister to Jersey Stakes winner River Deep; trainer's juveniles always respected but he's been quiet enough in the 2yo division this term.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E10,000 as a yearling; half-brother to winners Wow William (1m4f inc AW; RPR 75) and Conversation (French 1m3f); dam placed 1m1f/9.7f in France, half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Buckhurst, out of half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner; yard's juveniles usually come on plenty for a run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(12)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fivefortwo

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

led, soon headed but prominent, challenging under 2f out, ridden and led narrowly inside final furlong, ridden out towards finish, won going away

7/2

1st

5

(12)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fivefortwo

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

led, soon headed but prominent, challenging under 2f out, ridden and led narrowly inside final furlong, ridden out towards finish, won going away

7/2

3rd

12

(1)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fivefortwo

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Promise in both starts so far but has a fair bit to find to play a part here and might be one for handicaps.

20/1

14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Small yard had some success with 2yos last term and filly showed ability at Bellewstown (1m); will probably find a few too good but could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

16

(14)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Naas

Searcog

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Patrick Magee

Two maiden runs haven't been without promise but probably one for handicaps at this point.

40/1

7th

16

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Searcog

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Magee

Small yard had some success with 2yos last term and filly showed ability at Bellewstown (1m); will probably find a few too good but could go well.

14/1

4th

8

(1)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 211y

16:25 Bellewstown

Searcog

8st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Fourth foal; dam 9.4f AW 2yo/1m2f winner (RPR 80), half-sister to champion Canadian 2yo filly Brusque (inc 8.5f Grade 2) out of US 1m/8.5f winner; cost only 3,000Euros as a yearling; best watched for future reference.

25/1

11/2

Form: 54

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild promise both starts; well held when fourth over C&D but third easily won maiden next time and she might have strengthened up for a ten-week break.
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14th

14

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W McCreery

Only 1.25l behind King Thistle when coming from rear to finish second at the Curragh (7f, good) on handicap debut; 20lb better off at the weights with that rival here; disappointed over 1m at the Curragh when sent off favourite latest; good chance on these terms if she can reproduce penultimate effort from rail draw.

8/1

10th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Naas

Edergoles Angel

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Showed ability in maidens before 1l defeat at the Curragh on handicap debut last month; 2lb higher and further likely to suit.

9/2

2nd

7

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

towards rear, headway waiting for room 2f out, went fourth over 1f out, ran on well and went second final 110yds, no match for winner

9/1

9th
5 (10)
Glyndwr

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 14s for pretty hot Naas maiden and showed ability when fifth of seven; form has worked out quite well and likely player in maiden of this standard.
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1st

3

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Glyndwr

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent, soon went second, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and led narrowly up the centre inside final furlong, faced challenge final 110yds, kept on well

5/2

9th

5

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Glyndwr

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Sent off 14s for pretty hot Naas maiden and showed ability when fifth of seven; form has worked out quite well and likely player in maiden of this standard.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Naas

Glyndwr

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Third foal; half-brother to Italian 5f 2yo winner Mymovies; dam placed 5f 2yo (inc AW; RPR 69), closely related to 6f-10.5f winner Hearts And Minds, half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Heart Of Fire; fair ask on his first run but the stable are in fine form and no surprise if he went well.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam placed 8.6f/1m2f AW (RPR 71), sister to German 1m Group 2 winner Vintager, half-sister to useful 1m1f-1m2f winner Wishuponasta; by a first-season sire; was a E4,000 vendor buyback as a yearling.
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Verdict Starting price

14

(17)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

Wonderfulwonderful

8st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Not beaten too far on Leopardstown debut before finishing third (to a pair of colts) in Naas claiming maiden, having made much of the running over 1m; drop to 7f should suit and should make a bold bid.

5/2

3rd

2

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Naas

Wonderfulwonderful

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

50-1 when 10th of 18 in a Leopardstown maiden last month but was only beaten 4l; step up in trip should suit; not easy for this filly to giving weight to most though.

6/1

10th

18

(13)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Wonderfulwonderful

8st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Second foal; dam placed 8.6f/1m2f AW (RPR 71), sister to German 1m Group 2 winner Vintager, half-sister to useful 1m1f-1m2f winner Wishuponasta; by a first-season sire; was a E4,000 vendor buyback as a yearling.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer, who has a good eye for a bargain and can produce 2yo winners, went to E16,000 at the yearling sales for this lad; half-brother to six winners inc Secret Existence (10.6f AW; RPR 93), Twenty Times (1m2f; 91), Morigny (6f-10.5f inc 2yo; 81) and Ombra Mia (French 1m4f); dam 1m2f turf/10.6f AW winner (71), out of 1m2f-12.5f Listed winner.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Mythical Reel

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

prominent, soon went second, challenging under 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

40/1

11th

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Mythical Reel

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Trainer, who has a good eye for a bargain and can produce 2yo winners, went to E16,000 at the yearling sales for this lad; half-brother to six winners inc Secret Existence (10.6f AW; RPR 93), Twenty Times (1m2f; 91), Morigny (6f-10.5f inc 2yo; 81) and Ombra Mia (French 1m4f); dam 1m2f turf/10.6f AW winner (71), out of 1m2f-12.5f Listed winner.

16/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 16s at Navan, never got involved over 6f; trip might help but couldn't recommend him at this stage.
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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

13th
11 (5)
Tortola

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E22,000 as a yearling; half-sister to winners Invincible Queen (French 1m 2yo; RPR 97) and Rubens (French 1m1f-1m2f inc AW, 93; Italian 2m2f chase); dam unplaced 10.6f turf/AW (67), half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Best Name; had a spin in a Barrier Trial in May.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(9)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Tortola

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

prominent, lost position halfway, dropped to rear 2f out

66/1

8th

6

(12)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Tortola

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Had a spin in a barrier trial in May; didn't run too badly on debut, prominent early before weakening out of things late on at Leopardstown (7f) last month; drop in trip might help.

20/1

13th

11

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Tortola

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Josh Halley

Cost E22,000 as a yearling; half-sister to winners Invincible Queen (French 1m 2yo; RPR 97) and Rubens (French 1m1f-1m2f inc AW, 93; Italian 2m2f chase); dam unplaced 10.6f turf/AW (67), half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Best Name; had a spin in a Barrier Trial in May.

33/1

Form: 09

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better on second start, having been gelded, but still beaten 10l at Galway; first time to get a sound surface but watching brief.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

11

(3)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Comes into the reckoning now having shaped well behind Tomarlo and Vanilla Baby here in his first handicap; promising 7lb claimer rides.

7/1

7th

11

(3)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Comes into the reckoning now having shaped well behind Tomarlo and Vanilla Baby here in his first handicap; promising 7lb claimer rides.

7/1

3rd

11

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Three maiden outings have been over further than this; drop in trip may help his cause.

14/1

Form: 6933

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Placed on first try at this trip at Down Royal; bit outclassed when third of five in Curragh nursery back at 6f; has his chance in this company but draw no help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Cork

Withoutfurtherado

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: A L T Moore

dwelt start, in rear, headway and in touch with leaders halfway, went third inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

15th

3

(18)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Withoutfurtherado

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Placed on first try at this trip at Down Royal; bit outclassed when third of five in Curragh nursery back at 6f; has his chance in this company but draw no help.

8/1

3rd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Withoutfurtherado

8st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

in touch with leaders, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; sent off 20s when blinkered for Gowran debut, raced prominently when beaten 4l.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(12)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Naas

Amazing Maisie

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Promise when beaten 4l in a Gowran maiden on debut but lesser efforts twice since including with cheekpieces on earlier this month; longer trip might help.

8/1

12th

4

(17)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Amazing Maisie

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Promise in a fillies' maiden at Gowran on debut but a long way behind some of these at Leopardstown last month and drawn widest here; wears first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

16th

19

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Amazing Maisie

9st 4lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

First reserve; sent off 20s when blinkered for Gowran debut, raced prominently when beaten 4l.

17th
1 (20)
Dr Ali

8/1

Form: 348

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty behind a smart Ballydoyle colt on debut in April but didn't build on that; latest effort was too bad to be true and has been gelded and given a break since; posted very wide.
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4th

3

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

took keen hold, towards rear

14/1

3

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Made a good start to his career when third in a Navan maiden last spring but no progress in four subsequent runs; sold out of Ger Lyons' yard in September; something to prove on stable debut.

14/1

18th
17 (21)
Smooth

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for buttons as a yearling; dam unplaced 7f/1m (RPR 67), half-sister to winners Substantial (useful 7f-1m inc AW/Australia), Kettle Hill (1m-1m2f inc AW/Australia) and Magical Sight (11.6f), out of 1m AW Listed winner Sentaril; posted widest and can only watch.
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13

(4)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

Smooth

8st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Cork run a step up on debut effort, not getting home over 1m; drop to 7f to suit and don't rule out.

10/1

9th

13

(15)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:25 Cork

Smooth

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Last of 18 when 33s for her debut and drawn wide this time.

40/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €300.60
Straight Forecast €228.34

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Heishybrid

The Irish Sun:

Mythical Reel

SPOTLIGHT:

Invincibletomorrow

POSTDATA:

Withoutfurtherado