September 06 / 16.25 Down Royal

16.25

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 27y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 526

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Built on an encouraging debut at Fairyhouse to finish runner-up in a Galway festival maiden when only caught late and it was another solid run when dropped to 6f at Naas 12 days ago; step back up in trip ought to suit and should be involved again.
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1st

1

(6)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Gowran Park

Saint Brandon

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

made all, switched right after 1f, faced challenge from over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

9/2

1st

1

(6)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Gowran Park

Saint Brandon

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

made all, switched right after 1f, faced challenge from over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

9/2

1st

7

(7)

6th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:32 Cork

Saint Brandon

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

made all, ridden clear 1f out, ran on well, easily

8/1

2nd
9 (2)
Red Scarlet

11/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 73

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eyecatcher on debut at Gowran and split Berto Ramirez and Invincibletomorrow when third in a Leopardstown maiden last month; should continue to give a good account and might be the pace angle with a handy draw.
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9

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Red Scarlet

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R P Cody

Fine efforts in defeat in 7f maidens last Autumn; not beaten far in valuable sales race at Naas in October; form has dipped this year and behind a couple of these on handicap debut at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces tried.

25/1

2

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Red Scarlet

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Placed in two maidens last year over 7f at Leopardstown and Down Royal; out of sorts in her two runs this year when beaten by 20l in both of them; makes handicap/AW debut now in a first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

12th

13

(17)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Red Scarlet

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Placed in 7f good-ground maidens at Leopardstown and Down Royal last year; disappointed when behind Adrienne on her reappearance but that was her first time on soft ground; better expected.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 734743

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability and two solid runs since being gelded but will get better opportunities when returned to handicap company.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Gangsta Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Got up in the final strides over 5f here (good to firm) three weeks ago on his fourth start for this yard; he could have more to offer for this stable, especially back up in trip with his Irish wins having come at 7.5f/7f; respected up 4lb for last time.

100/30

1st

3

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Gangsta Man

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Short-headed on stable/seasonal debut at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April; excuses at Newmarket (7f, good) next time and he returned to form when fourth of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good); one to consider back down in grade.

6/1

4th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Gangsta Man

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten at Newmarket last month (7f, good; has won at that trip in the past) but he failed to settle and didn't look at home on the track; prior to that he kept on strongly to go very close at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on his stable debut and he remains one to be interested in.

10/1

4th
7 (16)
Ben Hur

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Coulsty; cost 13,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to Polish 9.5f winner Singers Star; dam 1m AW winner (including 2yo/Listed placed 1m2f on turf; RPR 93), half-sister to Listed-placed 7f-8.5f winner Clara Peeters; already gelded and likely best watched on debut from wide draw.
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7th

8

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Ben Hur

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

The best of two maiden runs last year came over 1m1f at this track; has to improve up in trip after 13 months away.

18/1

7th

8

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Ben Hur

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

The best of two maiden runs last year came over 1m1f at this track; has to improve up in trip after 13 months away.

18/1

7th

8

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Ben Hur

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

The best of two maiden runs last year came over 1m1f at this track; has to improve up in trip after 13 months away.

18/1

22/1

Form: 5

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 5-1 for her debut at Ayr but took a keen hold and finished last of five; needs to settle better with a hood fitted.
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5th

5

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Copacabana Sands

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Hooded when winning Naas Listed event (good) and Leopardstown Group 3 (soft) over 7f for Michael O'Callaghan last year; below form tackling firmer ground when fifth in 7f Lingfield Group 3 on return for Andrew Balding (same owner); good chance if recapturing her best.

11/4

5th

1

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Copacabana Sands

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Seems tactically versatile; hooded when winning Naas Listed event (good) last May and followed up in Leopardstown Group 3 (also 7f, soft) the following month; left Michael O'Callaghan (same owner) after disappointing on heavy ground in October; Ryan Moore booked and she sets the standard on this stable debut/reappearance; plenty to like.

7/4

Form: 062

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improving with each run and only beaten half a length in a Leopardstown maiden last month with a few of these in behind; didn't get the clearest run and may be able to defy top weight here.
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3rd

3

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:18 Roscommon

Berto Ramirez

10st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

Limited Flat maiden but doing better over hurdles and after winning his maiden at Down Royal he ran well at the weights in a rated hurdle at Wexford; has form claims for sure but this softer ground might not be preferable, especially over this longer trip.

5/2

4th

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Berto Ramirez

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; struggled to make an impression in juvenile hurdles last winter and was a rank outsider in the Triumph; came good in a maiden at Down Royal early this month; won readily and left an impression that he can continue on the upgrade on summer ground.

5/1

1st

15

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Berto Ramirez

10st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

A 69-rated Flat maiden; the best of four hurdle runs when beaten 15l in a Naas Listed juvenile event; beaten a long way in the Triumph Hurdle since; can go well but others look stronger.

12/1

15/2

Form: 9384

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has improved a little with each run and was only beaten 2l at Bellewstown last week but will need further progress to mix it with some of these and he's probably more of a sprint prospect.
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Smoke Them Out

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Prominent racer a three-time winner at 6f on good to yielding and soft/heavy; mixed form since scoring at the Curragh on seasonal return in March off 1lb lower; C&D form figures of 343 so considered but may need softer ground than this.

15/2

15th

14

(17)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Three-time winner at 6f; made all to win on testing ground here in March; solid effort on latest at Cork (7f, sft-hvy) when a 1.5l second of 8; dropped 1lb for that but would prefer softer ground than this.

12/1

2nd

5

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Smoke Them Out

9st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh in March (heavy) but just fair efforts twice since at same venue; yet to win over this far and best form on easier ground so would welcome rain.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stuck to her task okay when fourth in a barrier trial at Leopardstown last week; cost 22,000gns as a yearling; half-sister to three winners inc Mount Ararat (1m1f; RPR 94) and Fumata Bianca (French 8.5f-1m2f); dam unraced sister to 6f 2yo winner Chroussa; should give a good account with barrier trial experience under her belt.
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5

(15)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

State Of Joy

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Midfield finish on C&D debut early this month mildly encouraging; should come on for that.

7/1

8th

6

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

State Of Joy

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, soon midfield, no impression inside final furlong

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 054

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward when fourth in a Leopardstown maiden last month finishing a length behind runner-up Berto Ramirez; will need further progress to reverse that form having had a better trip than his rival; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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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: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Arizona filly; didn't show much when last home in Naas barrier trial back in May; blend of speed and stamina in pedigree; State Of Joy is yard's first-string.
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9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

8th

5

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

8/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Coulsty colt; half-brother to winners Country Rose (5f 2yo; RPR 82), I Love Thisgame (Italian 5f-6f 2yo; 82), Naas Sweety (Italian 5f 2yo; 82) and Shovel It On (6f-1m4f including 2yo/AW; 71); dam placed 5f/6f (including AW; 68); yard 0-16 with 2yos last five years.
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11th

10

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Light Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Coulsty colt; half-brother to winners Country Rose (5f 2yo; RPR 82), I Love Thisgame (Italian 5f-6f 2yo; 82), Naas Sweety (Italian 5f 2yo; 82) and Shovel It On (6f-1m4f including 2yo/AW; 71); dam placed 5f/6f (including AW; 68); yard 0-16 with 2yos last five years.

40/1

Form: 60

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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.

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little at huge prices in two Curragh maidens so far.
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13th

5

(15)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Corazon Blanco

9st 4lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Shown very little at huge prices in two Curragh maidens so far.

100/1

17th

12

(5)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Corazon Blanco

9st 1lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

66-1 and only beat one home in a 7f maiden here a week ago.

100/1

14th
3 (7)
Siyaan

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded late on in a barrier trial at Leopardstown last week; Siyouni colt whose pedigree suggests he might want a bit further than this.
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8

(15)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Siyaan

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Well beaten in three turf starts at long odds in September; can only be watched but has been gelded and he's a half-brother to a couple of AW Listed winners which makes him mildly interesting; Billy Lee an interesting booking; first-time tongue-tie; poor draw.

16/1

10th

8

(15)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Siyaan

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Well beaten in three turf starts at long odds in September; can only be watched but has been gelded and he's a half-brother to a couple of AW Listed winners which makes him mildly interesting; Billy Lee an interesting booking; first-time tongue-tie; poor draw.

16/1

11

(15)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Siyaan

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Well beaten at long prices both starts this month; can only be watched.

50/1

Non-runners

Fivefortwo, Ranting And Raven, Esque Elegance

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.70
Straight Forecast €25.57
Trifecta €207.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Saint Brandon

SPOTLIGHT:

Berto Ramirez

POSTDATA:

Saint Brandon

The Irish Sun:

Saint Brandon