October 30 / 15.14 Dundalk (AW)

15.14

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £9234.78
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 89

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-2 on turf; AW debutant has shown promise in both starts; didn't quite get home over 6f when a 9l ninth of 19 at Navan on latest when behind Chester Nimitz; this less testing track will suit better on that evidence; could outrun his likely odds if handling this surface.
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10th

9

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has become highly dependable since being gelded, winning three of his last eight starts, including two on AW in Britain; leading contender after Rockingham third with several of these rivals behind him; overall form favours him over the winner Genesis.

13/2

3rd

9

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW double in Britain this year has taken his record since being gelded to 3-7; back on home territory after a satisfactory third at Newbury; now 15lb higher than for his last turf run in Ireland.

8/1

3rd

13

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Dark Ace

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish handicapper whose AW double in Britain this year has taken his record since being gelded to 3-6; improving and can't be dismissed, despite being a stone higher than for last turf attempt (which he won).

10/1

18/1

  • Place: £13.20

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 100-1 for her debut here over 7f earlier this month and finished eleventh of 14, 7.25l behind the winner; her dam won over this trip but she is probably best watched for now.
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2nd

1

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Aviatrice

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Unlucky a few times on turf last year, but won three times at Dundalk, notably when beating subsequent Group 2 winner Jancis in a Listed contest over this trip; favourite/joint favourite all three outings in premier handicaps this term, twice running well at the Curragh over 6f/7f; mark remains 7lb lower than AW rating; doesn't usually lead, but can race handily.

5/2

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Aviatrice

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has won three times on the AW including a 1m Listed race at Dundalk last November; nearly took advantage of a lower turf mark when third on return in a 6f handicap at this track, but was below that form since at Cork; has to rebound.

10/1

10th

9

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Aviatrice

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk, the second occasion a fillies' Listed contest over 1m; posted a cracking seasonal return at the Curragh (6f, good) last time when a 0.75l third, behind winner Headmaster; retains same mark, 7lb below AW one; big player.

15/2

5/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW debutant; excellent effort first time up in a similar race to this at Navan (6f, good to yielding) earlier this month when second of 19 (Dark Ace behind); this surface is an unknown but he holds leading form claims.
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12th

2

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Chester Nimitz

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark for former yard in a 6f Navan maiden last October; underwhelming so far this term for current yard although handicapper giving him a chance.

14/1

9th

9

(21)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Chester Nimitz

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark for former yard in a 6f Navan maiden last October; has placed form at this trip but needs to do better than on his two starts for this yard.

20/1

9th

4

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won 6f Navan maiden on final start for Noel Meade last October; pleasing start for this yard when fifth at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) last month; dropped 1lb but this trip might stretch him.

17/2

13/2

Form: 2270

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
AW debutante was narrowly denied on first two starts in 6f maidens at Navan and Naas (beaten a head under Shane Foley); no impact in Listed company on her third start; decent effort in Auction Series Final over 7f on latest (yielding); well treated by the conditions of this race and Foley is back on board; big chance if handling the track.
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10th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Rion Rubette

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Has hit form lately, winning two 7f handicaps at Gowran on easy ground, beating Greydreambeliever on both occasions; raised 6lb for latter success and handles faster ground fine, so has to be on the shortlist with claimer staying aboard.

5/1

1st

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Bounced back to form with C&D win (soft) on latest when seeing off several of today's rivals (effort can be marked up as short of room then hampered over 1f out); up 3lb which is generous and should go well again.

6/1

5th
1 (11)
Sharkii

9/2

Form: 32345

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; 0-5 so far but has run well in defeat; placed on first three starts over 5f on good ground; only beaten 1.75l over this C&D on latest; tongue tie tried that day is discarded; rated 76 and should be on the premises again.
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7

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sharkii

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Diego Dias

Hit the line well when runner-up here over 5f latest but didn't seem to stay 6f that well on two previous tries; Colin Keane booked; every chance if he can see out the trip.

100/30

1st

7

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sharkii

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Diego Dias

in touch with leaders, prominent when switched right and ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final 110yds, led final strides

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sharkii

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

Good maiden form on turf over this trip earlier in the summer; not as effective up to 6f last twice; this is probably the weakest maiden he has come across and he should be thereabouts.

11/4

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; another AW debutante; definite promise on her racecourse bow at Naas earlier this month, beaten just 2.25l over 6f (yielding); related to two AW winners and Chris Hayes keeps the faith; has claims in this company.
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5th

5

(2)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gold Daydream

9st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Diego Dias

Has shown ability in two starts over this trip, once on this surface; needs this for a mark but should go well.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gold Daydream

9st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Diego Dias

Has shown ability in two starts over this trip, once on this surface; needs this for a mark but should go well.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:14 Dundalk (AW)

Gold Daydream

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Diego Dias

Second runner for yard; another AW debutante; definite promise on her racecourse bow at Naas earlier this month, beaten just 2.25l over 6f (yielding); related to two AW winners and Chris Hayes keeps the faith; has claims in this company.

7/1

25/1

Form: 06

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on her first start at Navan (6f, good) but still beaten 8.5l; upped to 7f on latest and finished sixth of 16 in a Fairyhouse claimer (3l behind Muine More); needs more to win this on AW debut.
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8th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Gary Rutherford

Belied 33-1 odds when fourth at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win at Redcar (7f, good to soft) but her overall profile remains unconvincing.

16/1

4th

10

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Gained a first win at Redcar (7f) last July but hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since, last of 11 back at Redcar (7f) 12 days ago; others are preferred.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 125-1 for his debut at Naas (6f, yielding) earlier this month and ran accordingly, beaten 18l into tenth of 11; now switches to the AW but may need more time.
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4th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Send Harry

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Only one win from 16 starts; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown last month; good prospects of reaching the money again.

5/1

2nd

4

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Send Harry

10st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Dependable on turf last summer, making the frame on multiple occasions before scoring at Dundalk (7f) in September; will need to step up on the form of this year's efforts at Cork and the Curragh.

25/1

Form: 50

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW debutante; mild promise on debut at Navan (5f, good) when staying on for fifth of 10 but was still 8.5l behind the winner; not as good last time upped to 6f at Naas, beaten 16.5l at 100-1; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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9th

6

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:14 Dundalk (AW)

Boherna Vista

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

AW debutante; mild promise on debut at Navan (5f, good) when staying on for fifth of 10 but was still 8.5l behind the winner; not as good last time upped to 6f at Naas, beaten 16.5l at 100-1; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.

33/1

9th

6

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:14 Dundalk (AW)

Boherna Vista

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

AW debutante; mild promise on debut at Navan (5f, good) when staying on for fifth of 10 but was still 8.5l behind the winner; not as good last time upped to 6f at Naas, beaten 16.5l at 100-1; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.

33/1

11th

2

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

13:05 Naas

Boherna Vista

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Starspangled banner filly showed some promise on last month's Navan debut, staying on late over 5f; better for that experience and longer trip to suit.

25/1

40/1

Form: 80

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW debutante; triple-figure odds and never figured in first two starts at Listowel (7f) and Thurles (1m) on good ground; may need more time.
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16

(11)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Shangar

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Regressive maiden has been soundly beaten all starts this year and has to find improvement.

33/1

21

(18)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Shangar

8st 8lb

J: Ryusei Sakai

T: Andrew Slattery

Minor promise in AW claimer last year but poor efforts in handicaps this season; now tried with visor.

66/1

8th

9

(4)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

18:57 Tipperary

Shangar

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Andrew Slattery

Signed off 2024 with a promising run in a claimer but well held both starts this term; now tried with first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

10/1

Form: 430

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best effort came on debut over this C&D in August when beaten 4.5l into fourth; was 3l in front of Due Respect when a 2.75l third in a 7f Fairyhouse claimer second time out; poor on latest over 1m but ground was testing; rated 66 so has a bit to find but not discounted back over this C&D.
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11th

10

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:14 Dundalk (AW)

Muine Mor

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Best effort came on debut over this C&D in August when beaten 4.5l into fourth; was 3l in front of Due Respect when a 2.75l third in a 7f Fairyhouse claimer second time out; poor on latest over 1m but ground was testing; rated 66 so has a bit to find but not discounted back over this C&D.

10/1

11th

10

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:14 Dundalk (AW)

Muine Mor

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Best effort came on debut over this C&D in August when beaten 4.5l into fourth; was 3l in front of Due Respect when a 2.75l third in a 7f Fairyhouse claimer second time out; poor on latest over 1m but ground was testing; rated 66 so has a bit to find but not discounted back over this C&D.

10/1

14th

6

(17)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

15:00 Gowran Park

Muine Mor

8st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, pushed along before halfway

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Already gelded son of Kodiac cost 35,000 euros as a yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Laraaib (1m4f Group 3) and Arwaah (useful 1m2f), out of 1m4f Listed winner; pedigree suggests he'll need further than this but yard is respected in these races; check the market.
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6th

3

(4)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Little Lando

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Raced green on debut here in October; would have been closer with a clearer run here last time but did not shape like a drop back to five was what he needed; others preferred.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €389.80
Straight Forecast €653.85
Trifecta €1024.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chester Nimitz

SPOTLIGHT:

Rion Rubette

POSTDATA:

Chester Nimitz

The Irish Sun:

Chester Nimitz