October 17 / 12.45 Curragh

12.45

Yielding

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Div I)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 35

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 1l on Tipperary debut in a race that has worked out nicely before 7l Listed defeat at Deauville when fifth of six having missed many lengths at the start; that's another piece of form that has worked out and likely to be a major player back down in class here.
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6

(3)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:10 Naas

Cap Saint Martin

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only a length off Lambourn on his debut and later won a 1m maiden at the Curragh; beaten about 7l in his two races this season (the latest a handicap) but has been gelded and could come good again at some point.

6/1

9th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Cap Saint Martin

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Curragh maiden winner last autumn had an underwhelming seasonal return in 1m2f Roscommon median auction contest last month (winner Arouet runs in Listed race on this card) but was eased once chance had gone; slight drop in trip could suit and unwise to rule out on handicap debut.

13/2

9th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Cap Saint Martin

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Curragh maiden winner last autumn had an underwhelming seasonal return in 1m2f Roscommon median auction contest last month (winner Arouet runs in Listed race on this card) but was eased once chance had gone; slight drop in trip could suit and unwise to rule out on handicap debut.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 12-1 for her debut here but was well held; step up in trip might help but others hold more obvious claims.
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3rd

8

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Iron Fist

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two soft ground wins last term; found 1m inadequate here on seasonal debut; much better when second at Cork, with Apercu back in fourth; could be in the mix.

10/1

2nd

6

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Iron Fist

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two soft ground wins last term included 9.5f Clonmel handicap off 84; didn't count back at 1m on recent seasonal return at the Curragh but entitled to come on for that so don't rule out.

14/1

10th

5

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Iron Fist

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Pulled 12l clear with next-time-out winner when landing a Killarney maiden in July; excuses next time out and landed an extended 1m1f handicap at Clonmel in good style on latest start 204 days ago; up 7lb but progressive in handicaps and should enjoy conditions; leading player.

6/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut here just 18 days ago, sticking to his task well at odds of 80-1 having missed the break; ought to improve if he handles the more testing ground this time.
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7

(7)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 63y

17:45 Roscommon

Vorfreude

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Plenty of promise in maidens before making winning handicap debut in quite valuable 1m5f Down Royal event in June, finding plenty for pressure (good); found Listed company a bit tough on latest but definite prospects back in grade here albeit trip possibly on the short side.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

Vorfreude

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Plenty of promise in maidens before making winning handicap debut in quite valuable 1m5f Down Royal handicap in June, finding plenty for pressure (good); improving type for whom a stamina test suits but needs to step up a level here.

15/2

Form: 080

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough at big prices in three maidens so far.
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6th

17

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Pallatine Hills

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Maiden ran well in a couple of handicaps last year off higher marks; usual blinkers left off for seasonal return; good draw and a contender if forward enough on seasonal return.

12/1

8

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Pallatine Hills

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

No wins in ten but he's getting there in handicaps and hasn't been all that far away in his last three (at about 1m; good or soft); respected; blinkers return.

10/1

7

(3)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Pallatine Hills

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Nine-race maiden but hasn't been beaten far in two recent handicaps over this sort of trip; each-way claims again.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Almanzor filly; cost 14,000euros as a foal and 52,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to four winners including Nibbling (1m2f-1m3f; RPR 99), Tao Te Ching (1m6f; 81) and Britzka (2m hurdle); dam 1m2f AW winner (85); yard 5-36 with 2yos on turf this term and worth a market check.
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19th

11

(9)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Alba Chiara

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

All her best form has been at Down Royal, a win and two seconds; should appreciate better ground, but lacks a run.

16/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (11)
Paddydaddy

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33s over 7f on debut here and was beaten roughly 7l; should be better for the run and potential improver up in trip here.
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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 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam gelding; half-brother to winners Mutadaawel (1m including AW; RPR 86), Reveiller (5f 2yo; 85) and Autumn Angel (5.7f-7f; 70); dam Listed-placed 6f AW winner (100); runner-up in a barrier trial at Dundalk in July and stayed on like this trip would suit; market probably best guide.
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6th

3

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:05 Punchestown

Cumberland River

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran once at two; tailed off on hurdles debut at Killarney; much better when fourth at Gowran ten days ago, but will need to show further improvement.

10/1

4

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 60y

13:20 Gowran Park

Cumberland River

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole Flat start at the Curragh last year was not devoid of promise but the same can't be said of his Killarney hurdles debut, where he finished tailed off (Whats New booked for second in that race before falling); Kennedy jumps ship now.

16/1

7th

1

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:32 Killarney

Cumberland River

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole start on the Flat in a Curragh 1m maiden (yielding to soft) wasn't devoid of promise; not bred for this game but from a respected source.

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 6l in a 7f maiden here last month when 125-1; extra furlong should suit but different ground this time.
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14

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Clementines Dream

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: M C Grassick

Fair run on first of two starts last year; off since April; headgear added; hard to assess, others have more compelling claims.

20/1

14

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Clementines Dream

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: M C Grassick

Fair run on first of two starts last year; off since April; headgear added; hard to assess, others have more compelling claims.

20/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in a barrier trial at Leopardstown in August and likely best watched.
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4th

6

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Launch Time

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Reappeared a fortnight ago to get off the mark over this trip at Leopardstown in first-time cheekpieces, defying a wide draw to win a shade snugly; 7lb rise a bit harsh but no surprise if he handled it.

11/2

1st

9

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Launch Time

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Can be rated one of the leading contenders on his autumn turf form; third in two races over 1m2f at Navan; arguably better when fourth of 22 over this trip at the Curragh; cheekpieces may help.

10/1

23

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Launch Time

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Cian Hughes

Getting closer of late, favourite when third in 1m2f Navan handicaps last twice, having travelled like a winner on latest but not quite getting home; one to consider now dropped in trip, despite being 1lb wrong.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill colt; half-brother to three winners including Haziya (Listed-placed 1m; RPR 102); dam 7f winner (81), half-sister to Derby/Irish Derby winner Harzand and 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Harasiya; plenty to like about his pedigree and market likely to be revealing.
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8th

2

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Habari

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Seven-race maiden whose form has dipped sharply for current yard and who lacks recent practice (absent since last August); best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

20/1

7th

6

(8)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habari

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Signs of ability on Polytrack in Ireland but he's finished tailed off at big prices in two handicaps (6f/7f) for current yard; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove

40/1

10th

6

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:07 Carlisle

Habari

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Signs of ability on Dundalk Polytrack (1m) for Mick Halford and Tracey Collins; slowly away and always behind on first start for this trainer at Kempton (6f; 66-1, beaten 25l); enough to prove on turf - particularly on soft - but shouldn't be written off yet with 7f more suitable.

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held 66-1 shot on 6f Naas debut; dam's side of his pedigree suggests the new trip will suit but best watched for now.
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16th

17

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: J G Murray

Maiden is out of form and 9lb out of the handicap so look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

16

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J G Murray

Still a maiden after 22 outings; respectable run on final 2025 turf start when third of 15 at Galway (7f, heavy); tailed off at Bellewstown in first run this year (1m, soft); blinkers go on now.

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds in a couple of starts so far.
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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

100/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut over 7f here last month when 125-1; up in trip and probably best watched.
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5th

9

(14)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Folk Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Nash

No worthwhile form in maidens on the Flat and over hurdles; much to prove on handicap debut.

50/1

7th

6

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Folk Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

Modest in three Flat maidens and a similar story in two hurdle runs; others preferred.

33/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Folk Warrior

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

No sign of ability in three Curragh outings at different trips; seems safe to ignore.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.70
Straight Forecast €10.10
Trifecta €54.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Clementines Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Cap Saint Martin

The Irish Sun:

Vorfreude

POSTDATA:

Clementines Dream

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cap Saint Martin