April 06 / 14.52 Cork

14.52

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2234- BF

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Top rated at 93; smart form in defeat last year including a 0.5l second in a 5f Listed heat at the Curragh on good ground; very well-treated by the conditions of this race and this looks a gilt edged opportunity for her to get off the mark.
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2

(9)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Saratoga Special

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 50-1 win in Listed race at Ayr (5f, good) in June; needs to prove that level of form was no one-off and she was down the field in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last time, but she's not written off back in a handicap.

16/1

7th

11

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Saratoga Special

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear promise as a 2yo and she didn't need to improve to win a Cork maiden on reappearance (5f, good) in April; took a big step forward with 50-1 success in Listed event at Ayr two weeks ago (5f, good; cheekpieces on for the first time); has to prove that wasn't a flash in the pan.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 57

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices but not disgraced in two runs last season, in a 7f claimer at Dundalk and in 6f soft ground maiden at the Curragh; probably one for handicaps.
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2nd

5

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Far Above Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground.

9/1

6th

17

(23)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Another success story for James Owen, progressing well in 2025 and continuing the good work this time around with wins over C&D and at Newbury (both good ground); another step forward when fourth in the Wokingham, an effort that can be upgraded, and he races off the same mark today; 3-3 over C&D and sure to be popular.

7/1

4th

17

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Three of his last four wins have come at Goodwood (6f; heavy and good ground); probably not too track dependent as he won at Newbury in May but he has more to find on his first run at Ascot, off another career-high mark in a daunting race.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 9-83

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
4yo earned a rating of 67 after three runs on the AW at Dundalk; best effort a 0.75l third on latest over 5f in February; his pedigree suggests that he will handle turf but he needs to improve plenty to figure here off top weight, though rider's claim a help.
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1st

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Viamonte

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

Maiden after 14 runs but some fine efforts in defeat, all over this trip; solid effort again at Bellewstown last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained), just behind Bye Bye Now; a player but needs more.

7/1

4th

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Viamonte

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

13-race maiden who has threatened in maiden and handicap company but cheekpieces are now called for (replacing regular tongue-tie) in the hope of staging the revival that he needs; on a good mark, though.

8/1

20th

14

(21)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Viamonte

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

Placed in five maidens this year and also finished third in a C&D handicap last July; rider teamed up with his mother at Dundalk recently to provide her with a winning start to her training career.

25/1

Form: 7588-3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; 0-10 overall and 0-6 on turf but has shown ability and is rated 80; beaten 3l in a 6f maiden on first start for Danny Murphy at Dundalk; drop to 5f not an obvious move but she has place claims nonetheless.
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3rd

2

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

No Return

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Ex-Irish; 0-10 for current stable but drops in grade off an attractive mark and gives the impression the return to 5f is worth exploring; this may be the time to catch him.

100/30

7th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

No Return

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

0-9 for current stable; dropped 16lb in that time but he is still to convince that he needs this trip; widest draw not ideal either.

14/1

5th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

No Return

10st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual 6f winner in Ireland; 0-8 for this yard but he wasn't beaten far despite finishing fifth of six at Hamilton (6f, good to soft; acts on quicker) last month; mark continues to come down and that latest effort suggested he may be rediscovering his level; possibilities.

6/1

5th
10 (11)
Mini Mai

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; Mehmas filly unsold for 11,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam unplaced 5f-7.5f (RPR 72), half-sister to useful 1m/8.6f AW winner Kestenna out of 1m winning half-sister to German 6f Group 2 winner Electric Beat and Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Gray Pearl; looks the stable second string on jockey bookings; watch.
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3

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Down Royal

Mini Mai

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Handicap debutante from in-form yard; minor promise in maidens but weakened quickly at Navan (5f, latest); this less testing track could suit and she is worth a market check.

9/2

6th

3

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Down Royal

Mini Mai

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Handicap debutante from in-form yard; minor promise in maidens but weakened quickly at Navan (5f, latest); this less testing track could suit and she is worth a market check.

9/2

5th

8

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:40 Navan

Mini Mai

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Both starts over this trip; not a bad debut effort when beaten 3.75l at Cork but a lesser run when 8.75l behind at Tipperary (keen); tongue-tie on; Colin Keane prefers Lil' Angel.

14/1

Form: 22323- BF

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-6 overall and 0-3 on turf but has run well in defeat, including in a C&D maiden on fast ground last August; rating of 78 leaves her with a bit to find but her yard is in good form and she can't be discounted on her seasonal reappearance.
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4

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Bobbi Rosa

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a Tipperary maiden over this trip in April but has been well beaten in handicaps the last twice, including over C&D; needs to rebound.

18/1

7

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Bobbi Rosa

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Shed maiden tag on penultimate start in a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding); finished last of 8 when behind a couple of these rivals at Cork latest (clipped heels and stumbled); 5lb lower now and not dismissed.

18/1

7

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Bobbi Rosa

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Shed maiden tag on penultimate start in a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding); finished last of 8 when behind a couple of these rivals at Cork latest (clipped heels and stumbled); 5lb lower now and not dismissed.

18/1

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Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt cost 150,000gns as a foal and 200,000euros as a yearling; third foal; half-brother to winners Dora Milaje (1m/1m2f inc 2yo; RPR 99) and Barefoot Warrior (1m inc AW; 89); dam unraced half-sister to French 1,000 Guineas winner Beauty Parlour; yard can ready one so check the market.
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8th

6

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Morally Sound

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

No Nay Never colt cost 150,000gns as a foal and 200,000euros as a yearling; well held in sprint maidens last month at Cork and over C&D when keen in first-time blinkers; headgear left off here.

14/1

8th

6

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Morally Sound

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

No Nay Never colt cost 150,000gns as a foal and 200,000euros as a yearling; well held in sprint maidens last month at Cork and over C&D when keen in first-time blinkers; headgear left off here.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Tipperary

Morally Sound

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from 2f out

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 26-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good run when a 4.5l second over 6f here on debut on good to firm last September; failed to back that up over 7f at Dundalk a month later and off since; drops back to 5f and will qualify for handicaps after this; watch.
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10th

19

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Elusive Duke

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Molloy

First reserve; runner up in three of last four starts; chased home Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest (9.5f, good); remains 7lb above sole success so needs to find a bit extra to get his head back in front; place chance.

2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Elusive Duke

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M A Molloy

In good form this season without winning; just touched off over this trip at Gowran and a close second over 1m3f at Naas; needs to bounce back after a below-par effort at Killarney last week but every chance that he will; cheekpieces tried.

13/2

7th

12

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Elusive Duke

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: M A Molloy

1m1f Leopardstown winner last year for his previous yard; recent seconds at Gowran and Naas have been over longer trips than this; holds a definite chance all the same; Oisin Murphy booked.

3/1

Form: 80

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10.5l on sole start on AW for Ollie Sangster in January; 200-1 and always behind on debut for this yard at Naas last month; different ground and drops in trip but she may need more time.
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18

(13)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Pinmoney

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Much-improved on his last two starts; backed up Sligo second with victory in a 21-runner contest at Naas; runner-up Lismacbryan put that form to the test at Laytown on Thursday

9/2

11

(17)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Pinmoney

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

0-7 but in first-time cheekpieces when emerging from well off the pace to be second at Sligo (6f); could build on that with a tongue-tie added.

10/1

2nd

4

(11)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

Pinmoney

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has yet to finish better than seventh and trailed home last over this far at Cork on his final run; another tweak on the headgear front.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €29.40
Straight Forecast €55.71
Trifecta €1033.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Saratoga Special

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Saratoga Special

POSTDATA:

Saratoga Special

The Irish Sun:

Saratoga Special