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

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

17th

13

(11)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Gangsta Man

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Dual 7f (good/good to yielding) winner in Ireland who was soon outpaced before coming home strongly to be beaten a whisker in 5f Scottish Sprint Cup (soft) 12 days ago; that was a really encouraging first go for Jim Goldie and this step back up to 7f should be fine; has to be of interest.

6/1

2nd

13

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Gangsta Man

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Previously trained in Ireland, winning twice (7.5f/7f) in 2025 before changing hands for 31,000gns; has to prove his effectiveness over a sharp 5f, although his new stable does have a tremendous knack with sprinters.

16/1

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

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

7

(5)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Copacabana Sands

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed ability for Diego Dias last season; promising second in 7f Curragh maiden on stable/seasonal debut; encouraging Group 3 fifth next time after meeting trouble in running; won 7f Naas Listed race in May; confirmed progression when asserting strongly for 7f Leopardstown Group 3 win in June; can continue on the upgrade.

11/8

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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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

17th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Berto Ramirez

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Placed only once from 12 starts on the Flat, showing fair form at best; big odds for his three races in the mud over hurdles, appearing to show his best form when fourth of five in Listed race at Naas last time, but that 15l defeat does not suggest any threat to today's principals.

200/1

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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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

11th

5

(11)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f here in March (heavy); 5f may not have suited last time when 7.75l behind (soft to heavy); upped in trip now and could be competitive.

12/1

6th

14

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T G McCourt

Notched up a third career win when making all on seasonal return here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); that was his second 6f success here but he has yet to win over 5f so might be vulnerable off 4lb higher.

15/2

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