December 13 / 17.30 Dundalk (AW)

17.30

Standard

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 25-1 and shaped okay when staying on for eighth of 27 in a Curragh maiden on debut; should improve and might be the top one of the three for this yard.
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10

(12)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Honeysuckle Rose

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced AW maiden winner; encouraging third on handicap debut (7f, soft) and was 9-2 for a Galway handicap only to drop away disappointingly; can be given another chance with a tongue-tie fitted.

7/1

12th

4

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Honeysuckle Rose

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Promise on yielding-to-soft on debut at the Curragh (1m) last November; won in fine style dropped back to 7f at Dundalk in December; posed no threat in a 1m conditions event at Cork on seasonal debut; fair third at Gowran on handicap debut, has potential for improvement.

6/1

8

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Honeysuckle Rose

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Promise on yielding-to-soft on debut at the Curragh (1m) in November; won in fine style dropped back to 7f at Dundalk in December; posed no threat in a 1m conditions event at Cork on seasonal debut; potentially interesting in her first handicap.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 073723

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door on testing ground at the back end of the turf season but she may get found out by the drop in trip on AW for her return.
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11th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

J Ms Joy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Joined Gavin Cromwell this year, making a lot of the running to win 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh but well held both starts since, out of depth in Group 3 and never counted after stumbling early in Sligo fillies' handicap; may yet do better but may want easier ground.

10/1

11th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

J Ms Joy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Joined Gavin Cromwell this year, making a lot of the running to win 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh but well held both starts since, out of depth in Group 3 and never counted after stumbling early in Sligo fillies' handicap; may yet do better but may want easier ground.

10/1

11th

12

(11)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

J Ms Joy

8st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Only had three runs for Gavin Cromwell, making a lot of the running to win a 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh before facing a tough task at Listed level; respected, for all that it's early in the year to be tackling older opposition.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held 16-1 shot over C&D on debut last month; drawn wide and may need more time.
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10th

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Shamanka

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Harry Cleary

Maiden raced mostly on AW for Natalia Lupini and some solid runs up to 1m; the best of two runs for this yard when fourth over C&D on soft a month ago; a player if as effective on this faster ground.

7/1

4th

7

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Shamanka

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Harry Cleary

Well held on handicap debut in final start for Natalia Lupini and no better on stable debut/seasonal return at the Curragh (6.5f, yielding); the cheekpieces are new.

28/1

17th

12

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Shamanka

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Harry Cleary

Filly's seven runs for Natalia Lupini all on Dundalk AW, well held on handicap debut when last seen in November; tongue-tied for yard debut and seems best watched on turf debut.

33/1

12/1

Form:

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 7-1 for a Listowel maiden on her debut but was green and finished 13th of 15; should improve and market support that day was interesting.
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2nd

8

(14)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Timandi

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Got off the mark when easily winning a Tramore claimer over 1m4f last time; has run well at this track before but likely to find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

1st

6

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Timandi

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

0-14 overall (0-7 on turf) but wasn't beaten far at all in a 1m4f (gd-yld) claimer at Limerick on latest when an unconsidered 25-1 shot; also went close enough in a 1m4f Dundalk claimer in December; poorly treated on the figures but that was the case last time so could outrun likely odds again.

20/1

4th

9

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

16:43 Limerick

Timandi

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

13-race maiden; never in the first three; unlikely to improve her profile here.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for third in a barrier trial at Naas in May; Study Of Man filly; dam French 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 92), closely related to 5f-7f winner Breccbennach, out of 1m2f winning half-sister to Australian 1m2f Group 2 winner Au Revoir; likely to excel over further.
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2nd

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Eutropia

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Adrian Wintle

Three wins this year, the last two at Bath (1m/1m2f) in April and she's continued to look in good form, beaten a head at Salisbury (1m) on latest start; firmly in the mix if she adapts to this track.

5/2

2nd

12

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Eutropia

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Three wins this year, the last two at Bath (1m/1m2f) in April; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth there (1m, good to firm) last month and may yet have more improvement to come; up in grade here but still enters calculations.

6/1

5th

3

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Eutropia

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Adrian Wintle

No win in her first 13 starts but she's won three of her last four including at Bath (1m/1m2f) in her last two runs; up 3lb for her narrow success last time but she's open to more progress and is versatile ground-wise; big player back down in trip.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Le Brivido filly; half-sister to winners Choise Of Raison (1m turf 2yo/AW; RPR 100), Fireworks (7.4f/1m1f; 91), The Paddocks (6f 2yo; 81) and Scatter (1m4f/1m5f; 75); dam US 8.5f turf winner, sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Pomology; probably going to need this first-time out.
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3rd

1

(14)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:48 Navan

Lady Plimsoll

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won Ballinrobe claimer at around this trip on good ground for John O'Donoghue; runner-up when upped in trip to an extended 1m4f at Thurles on second start for this stable; finished the season with second over 2m at Dundalk; an unknown quantity on this ground; handicap mark seems fair.

7/1

8

(7)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Plimsoll

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a Ballinrobe claimer on good ground for John O'Donoghue; proved she stays this far with Thurles second on her second start for this stable; capable of getting in the mix.

5/1

8

(7)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Plimsoll

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a Ballinrobe claimer on good ground for John O'Donoghue; proved she stays this far with Thurles second on her second start for this stable; capable of getting in the mix.

5/1

Form: 93

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability on 6f Curragh debut and big step forward when staying on for third, beaten just 2l over 6f here a fortnight ago on yard debut; every chance the step up to 7f will see her improve and she's a fascinating contender.
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13

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happy For Evva

8st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Alan McIntyre

Rated 72 when going close in a C&D maiden in December but offered little since and now on 59; reservations for now and cheekpieces are called for.

33/1

8

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Happy For Evva

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Alan McIntyre

Maiden, placed twice from five AW runs; only turf run was on debut; probably best watched on first outing since a poor Dundalk run last winter.

14/1

10th

3

(8)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Happy For Evva

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Alan McIntyre

in touch with leaders

18/1

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown promise in a couple of barrier trials, including a close up fourth here before a narrow second at Leopardstown; interesting to see what the market makes of her, despite the widest draw; check market.
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13th

13

(18)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Suerte

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Nine-race maiden; unplaced in six starts on turf; hard to make a case for her, though may improve from last month's seasonal debut.

14/1

7th

12

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Suerte

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on the grass and yet to finish in the first three; best run came at Dundalk and hopes are pinned on the new headgear combination sparking improvement.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 339

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third-place finishes on turf but backwards step back here since; blinkers on.
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7th

13

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Think About It

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Thomas Patrick McGettigan

0-8 on turf and rated 57; not a bad effort in a Sligo handicap last time but a whole lot more needed back in a maiden.

25/1

5th

3

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Think About It

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Patrick McGettigan

Maiden showed bits and pieces of form last year at 1m whne with Johnny Murtagh; , soft ground at Gowran latest probably wasn't ideal, others preferred though.

16/1

11th

16

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 180y

16:25 Gowran Park

Think About It

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Thomas Patrick McGettigan

Best run last year was in a Limerick maiden over 1m; soundly beaten at Dundalk on debut for this yard; others preferred.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gleneagles filly; sister to winners Common Practice (1m4f Flat, RPR 86; useful 2m hurdle/chase) and Tiscommonknowledge (1m 2yo; 74); dam 10.6f AW winner (80), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Lesson In Humility and 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Poet's Vanity; future is probably over longer trips.
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12

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

17:15 Ballinrobe

Magnolia Drive

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; off the mark at the ninth attempt on the Flat at Killarney last month (11.5f, yld-sft); half-sister to the yard's very useful but ill-fated hurdler Common Practice is worth a market check on first start over timber.

10/1

1st

1

(5)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 73y

20:15 Killarney

Magnolia Drive

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden has shaped as though her turn was near the last twice at around 1m1f; the step back up to this trip will suit and she wears cheekpieces for the first time; obvious chance.

6/4

4th

11

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Tipperary

Magnolia Drive

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Not beaten far after meeting traffic problems at Limerick before strong favourite at Ballinrobe recently, every chance after a trouble-free run when dead-heating for second with stablemate Glenroyal over 9.5f; good chance again here but Glenroyal may have that bit more improvement in him.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Highland Reel filly; dam well held 6.7f-1m4f (RPR 47); hood for debut probably not a good sign.
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2nd

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied over C&D in May; first-time cheekpieces had no positive effect at Fairyhouse on latest and now discarded.

9/1

13th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Jasmine Affanalis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney in May; had no luck in running at Limerick last time; should not be judged harshly on that; cheekpieces on now.

10/1

11th

12

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Jasmine Affanalis

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney last month; 2lb higher but major player.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gormley filly; cost $7,000; half-sister to three winners including Maftool (6f-1m including 2yo/UAE dirt Group 2; RPR 111); dam unraced half-sister to US 6f Grade 2 winner Abraaj; should go on this surface but likely to need the run.
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12th

10

(5)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Graceful Intent

8st 9lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

20/1

12th

10

(5)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Graceful Intent

8st 9lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Australia filly; cost 50,000gns as a yearling; dam unplaced 6f/7f (RPR 64), half-sister to winners Broome (1m4f Group 1), Point Lonsdale (7f 2yo/10.3f Group 2), both by Australia, and Diego Velazquez (1m Group 2); suspicion she may want further but worth a market check.
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13th

3

(9)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Abrilete

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Australia filly; cost 50,000gns as a yearling; dam unplaced 6f/7f (RPR 64), half-sister to winners Broome (1m4f Group 1), Point Lonsdale (7f 2yo/10.3f Group 2), both by Australia, and Diego Velazquez (1m Group 2); suspicion she may want further but worth a market check.

7/1

13th

3

(9)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Abrilete

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Australia filly; cost 50,000gns as a yearling; dam unplaced 6f/7f (RPR 64), half-sister to winners Broome (1m4f Group 1), Point Lonsdale (7f 2yo/10.3f Group 2), both by Australia, and Diego Velazquez (1m Group 2); suspicion she may want further but worth a market check.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held 200-1 shot over 1m on debut here and has a tough task now.
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14th

14

(11)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sliabh Na Gcroi

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield

100/1

14th

14

(11)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sliabh Na Gcroi

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield

100/1

11th

13

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sliabh Na Gcroi

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Muredach Kelly

Third foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 76), out of maiden half-sister to UAE 7f Listed winner Alazeyab, is granddaughter of 1m4f Group 3 winning half-sister to Oaks winner Eswarah; best watched.

33/1

Non-runners

Lisnadill, Lyra Constellation, Shuyak

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.70
Straight Forecast €14.23
Trifecta €112.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy For Evva

The Irish Sun:

Honeysuckle Rose

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Happy For Evva

POSTDATA:

Happy For Evva