October 05 / 13.05 Curragh

13.05

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Henry Adams (RPR 105); dam unplaced 1m-1m4f (66), sister to 1m 2yo Group 2 winner Mohawk out of 7f Group 3 Empowering; market will guide for top yard; Group 1-entered.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Expanded

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

2024 Dewhurst runner-up on soft; highly tried in a three-run campaign last season, which never really took off; seasonal return was much more positive when coming home strongly from off the pace in a Leopardstown Listed contest (1m, yielding to soft) to take the runner-up spot behind a better-fancied stablemate; big player but this better ground is a small concern.

9/4

2nd

3

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Expanded

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

2024 Dewhurst runner-up on soft; ran way below that level in two Guineas attempts on better ground last spring; faded after showing up early at Newmarket, always behind at the Curragh after a slow start; failed to run to expectations when unplaced favourite for a C&D Listed race last September.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 720,000euros as a yearling; second foal; dam 1m 2yo winner (RPR 92), half-sister to winners Wild Coco (14.5f Group 2) and Weltmacht (German 1m3f/1m6f Listed), out of German 1m4f Group 2 winner; one of three in the contest for Aidan O'Brien; Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes entry.
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1

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

First Wave

10st 0lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

Off the mark at the fifth attempt in Gowran Park maiden (1m, good) in May (runner-up has won since); came up well short in St James's Palace at Royal Ascot latest; this is more realistic; can't dismiss on handicap debut.

4/1

2

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

First Wave

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A P O’Brien

Tad frustrating in maiden races until improving for first-time tongue-tie at Gowran Park (1m, good) most recently, opening his account with a ready win from the front; faces a markedly stiffer task upped in class and is possibly in here as pacemaker for the yard's main hope Henri Matisse.

100/1

7/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to four winners inc' Elizabeth Jane (1m 2yo; RPR 105), Federica Sophia (1m2f; 101) and Kiss For A Jewel (1m1f/1m2f; 98); dam 1m-1m4f winner (inc Group 2; 118), half-sister to three Group 1 winners inc' Gold Cup winner Kyprios; bred to get a trip in time; Irish 2,000 Guineas entry.
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5th

12

(7)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Wild Sapphire

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Very promising Curragh debut in 2024 when 0.5l behind subsequent Dewhurst runner-up Expanded; beaten 1l in 1m course maiden on this card last year on seasonal return; runner-up on return at Dundalk 13 days ago after being gelded; should go close in first-time visor.

4/1

2nd

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wild Sapphire

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Very promising Curragh debut in 2024 when 0.5l behind subsequent Dewhurst runner-up Expanded; beaten 1l in a Gowran maiden in April last year on seasonal return (1m, yielding); decent fourth in a 1m1f Leopardstown maiden when last seen in August (good); gelded since then and top chance if sufficiently ready.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost $35,000 as a yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to a winner in Peru; dam unraced half-sister to US 1m1f stakes winner Maximova, out of 1m4f Listed winner; stable has sent out 50 2yo winners at the track so monitor the betting closely; Irish 2,000 Guineas entry.
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3rd

6

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:18 Leopardstown

Some Performance

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Decent form on both outings within three weeks last October, speed throughout when a close fourth at the Curragh and then not clear run in weaker Dundalk contest when beaten 2l; Irish 2,000 Guineas entry and won't need to improve too much to play a major role.

5/2

3rd

6

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:18 Leopardstown

Some Performance

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Decent form on both outings within three weeks last October, speed throughout when a close fourth at the Curragh and then not clear run in weaker Dundalk contest when beaten 2l; Irish 2,000 Guineas entry and won't need to improve too much to play a major role.

5/2

4th

9

(15)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Some Performance

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

6-1 for his debut at the Curragh over 7f and only faded late, beaten roughly 1l; winner from that contest was beaten a neck in the Dewhurst subsequently and he's a likely improver switched to AW; has Irish 2,000 Guineas entry.

2/1

5th
12 (4)
Truth Be Told

11/4

Form: 44 BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten in fourth on debut at Naas (7f, good), finishing off his race to good effect; disappointed in fourth when sent off favourite at Galway (7f, yielding) latest; big claims if the ground is on the good side; Irish 2,000 Guineas entry.
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1st

9

(9)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Truth Be Told

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Appreciated the step up in trip to 1m4f-plus when winning at Thurles on his final start last season; ex-Dermot Weld; further improvement possible for his new trainer; this may not be far enough to bring out the best in him.

12/1

1st

3

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

16:05 Thurles

Truth Be Told

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Eight-race maiden and one of his better recent efforts when beaten 3l in a Gowran claimer last time out; two previous efforts over further than 1m haven't been encouraging so new trip is the main concern but stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 800,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 1m1f winner (RPR 82), half-sister to winners Requinto (5f 2yo Group 2) and Independence Day (useful 5f/6f inc 2yo), out of 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Damson; bred to be speedy and Group 1-entered.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Serengeti

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Not particularly solid on his 7f/1m form for a few yards since leaving Ballydoyle; chance largely depends on the effects of new trip and first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

28th

8

(20)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Serengeti

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Successful in autumn handicap on final start for Aidan O'Brien; far from solid on his form for three different yards since, most recently posting a duck egg in the Spring Cup on debut for this one; best watched.

50/1

21th

8

(25)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Serengeti

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Has had several trainers in his short career to date; two 7f wins for Aidan O'Brien; not at his best on his last three outings, never dangerous at Kempton on latest (sole run for James Ferguson); probably best watched.

33/1

Form: 69

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed speed for a long way over 6f on debut at Cork before fading late on; didn't stay this trip when well beaten over C&D latest; readily passed over.
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8th

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Ill Be Handy

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Modest Flat maiden but has run some fine races in defeat in juvenile hurdles against some smart rivals; not as good in a Grade 3 last time with cheekpieces on; this is easier so is one to consider.

6/1

Form: 00

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice in a pair of 6f/7f maidens to date, both at this track; impossible to recommend on that evidence; best watched.
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5

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Scott Key

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Started the season well when third at Cork and then winning for the first time at Gowran (1m, heavy); 10lb higher now but shaped better than finishing position suggests off this mark at the Curragh latest (7f, good); interesting stepped back up in trip.

12/1

8

(10)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Scott Key

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Came on from return with heavy ground Gowran success over 1m; too keen at Naas since and suspicion this is sharp.

20/1

8

(10)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Scott Key

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Came on from return with heavy ground Gowran success over 1m; too keen at Naas since and suspicion this is sharp.

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 25,000euros as a yearling; third foal; half-brother to winners Finest Leader (1m2f; RPR 95) and Beach Point (1m/1m2f; 74); dam Group-placed 5f/7f 2yo winner (95), half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Cosmic Horizon, out of 10.6f AW winner; stable modest 6-139 with 2yos at the track.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(19)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Paddydaddy

9st 3lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: A Oliver

Went close over this far at Down Royal in June and probably similar form in a maiden last time; possible.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Paddydaddy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

No impact in maidens but strung together three decent handicap efforts including a 0.5l second at Down Royal (10.5f, good) off 62 on penultimate; below par at Navan off revised mark latest; more needed back in a maiden.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac colt who quickened up nicely to land a barrier trial at Leopardstown in August; half-brother to winners Baraniya (Listed-placed 7f; RPR 98) and Baladiya (6f/7f; 76); dam Group-placed 7f 2yo winner (102), half-sister to Australian 2m Group 2 winner Bashiyr, out of 1m Group 3 winner; withdrawn at Naas last month due to change in going (good) so possibly needs rain.
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10th

1

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:05 Curragh

Balibel

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent, outpaced and lost position 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

Form: 99

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of nine over C&D on debut in June; slightly better run at Listowel (1m) but hasn't shown enough to be considered here; has been gelded.
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2nd

8

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Tilani

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Ex-Irish gelding who has only had four runs for Ian Williams and won the last two, 1m handicaps on good ground at Newbury and Yarmouth; had no penalty last time and now 6lb higher, but he's on a roll; has won on soft.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Tilani

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Galway winner for Dermot Weld last summer; first win for new stable (third attempt) when comfortably seeing off 12 rivals at Newbury last week (1m, good) and he escapes a penalty for that apprentice-race success; of obvious interest dropped into a Class 6.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dwelt and slowly into stride when making no impression on debut at Listowel last month; hails from small yard and looks right up against it.
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13th

2

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wellwhatshappenin

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

0-6 for his previous trainer; made an immediate impact for this team with a C&D win last October; runner-up to the progressive Nikki Swango on next start; third behind Bucky Larason on final 2025 start; first-time cheekpieces; could go well after a short break.

4/1

1st

5

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wellwhatshappenin

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

0-6 maiden for Patrick Hayes, out of depth latest; back from a break for new yard and watching brief unless market suggests otherwise.

12/1

4

(1)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

14:50 Navan

Wellwhatshappenin

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Five-race maiden is rated just 56; beaten 8l in 0-60 handicap at Naas after break latest; impossible to fancy in this company.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Dark Angel gelding made no impression on debut over this trip at Gowran in August; first-time tongue-tie; safe to look elsewhere.
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4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

The Dark Baron

9st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Course winner (1m2f, good to soft) last September and he has made good progress since, adding two AW successes (9.4f/7f) to his tally; close third over C&D last month (good ground) but not in the same form at Kempton three weeks ago; can't ignore if as effective on today's faster ground.

7/2

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

The Dark Baron

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321) and ran well back on turf when beaten a length into third of 11 at Bath (1m, good) last month; gets on well with Laura Coughlan; respected.

7/2

3rd

11

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

The Dark Baron

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321; most under Laura Coughlan) with the wins at Wolverhampton over 9.4f and 7f; creeping up the weights and although he had a 1m2f turf win last September, there is something for him to prove in this discipline.

6/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a combined 44l in two starts to date, including over C&D on debut; impossible to recommend on that evidence and looks right up against it.
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12th

10

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Micasso

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Donal Kinsella

No wins in ten but only his second run in this headgear combination when bang there at Cork (1m); should run well.

4/1

12

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Micasso

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Donal Kinsella

Nine-race maiden who never got involved from off the pace last week at Listowel (7f, heavy); probably wants this drier ground and worth another go at 1m.

25/1

15

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Micasso

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Is 0-7 but not beaten far in three of last four starts; had Linger For Longer 0.5l behind when a keeping on fifth of 21 at Cork last time out (7f, soft); dropped 1lb and not out of this if the new cheekpieces eke out a bit more improvement.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €18.60
Straight Forecast €14.92
Trifecta €277.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Truth Be Told

The Irish Sun:

Some Performance

POSTDATA:

Truth Be Told