April 16 / 14.32 Gowran Park

14.32

Good To Firm

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP
1st
3 (15)
Aston Value

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 33-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoustar gelding shaped nicely on Cork debut in September and took a nice step forward 17 days later at the Curragh, outpaced at a crucial stage before running on over 6f; upped in trip and cheekpieces fitted for seasonal return.
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1st

3

(15)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Aston Value

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders

11/2

1st

3

(15)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Aston Value

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, headway from 2f out, ridden when led inside final 110yds, kept on

11/2

1

(13)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Aston Value

9st 7lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Zoustar gelding shaped nicely on recent Cork debut, plenty green before staying on into third over this trip on quick ground; seems sure to come on for that but this looks a stronger maiden.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 34650-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debut promise behind two high-class 2yo fillies in Curragh maiden last summer probably flattered her and she came up short when highly tried afterwards; back to maiden company here so can't be ignored.
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13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Sennas Girl

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

0-14 but has gone close at times; good run from a wide draw in a 7f Leopardstown (yielding to soft) contest, staying on well; another positive effort when third in a Limerick maiden in this headgear latest (1m, yielding); slowly away that day so effort can be marked up; not out of it.

10/1

3rd

14

(18)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

14:40 Limerick

Sennas Girl

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

0-13 and rated 77; ground versatile and smart juvenile form included a 4l third on debut at the Curragh behind Lake Victoria and Red Letter; good run from wide draw in 7f Leopardstown handicap latest, staying on well; cheekpieces added to tongue tie; big player.

5/1

4th

4

(17)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Sennas Girl

9st 12lb

J: Diego Lima

T: Diego Dias

No wins from 12 but went close over 7f at the Curragh in November (heavy); raced from 5lb outside the handicap in the Irish Lincolnshire last time when tailed off (1m, heavy); tongue tie goes on now but others make more appeal.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Harry Time (5.7f 2yo; RPR 92), Silver Start (5f 2yo; 72) and Rothstein (Qatari 7f); dam 5f-7f winner (including Listed/AW 2yo; 110); debut promise in Dundalk maiden in January, gelded since.
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2nd

1

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:05 Punchestown

Hopes Are High

11st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

73-rated on the Flat after five runs in maidens, placed twice; made immediate over hurdling when taking a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in August; failed to confirm the form of that race with Cinnamon Coco at Down Royal; much more like it when winning at Listowel; clashes for a third time with Joseph O'Brien's runner who may have his measure.

100/30

1

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Listowel

Hopes Are High

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

73-rated on the Flat after five runs in maidens; made immediate impact upon switch to hurdling when taking a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last month; disappointing at Down Royal last month when well beaten by rival he had defeated in his maiden victory, albeit he needed to carry a penalty (as he does here); needs to bounce back.

100/30

3rd

1

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

16:50 Down Royal

Hopes Are High

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

0-5 on the Flat but off the mark immediately over hurdles at Ballinrobe last time (2m, good); had Cinammon Coco behind him on that occasion off level weights but now must shoulder a penalty.

7/2

Form: 6-5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy in market on both starts, showing some ability in maidens at Dundalk and earlier this month at Bellewstown; probably more one for handicaps but appears the stable pick on jockey bookings.
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8

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Dahoma

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Struggled in maiden hurdles; didn't beat many rivals on handicap debut at Punchestown (2m4f, soft to heavy); bled when pulled up at Leopardstown last time.

7/1

18

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Dahoma

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Declan Queally

0-5 on Flat for Joseph O'Brien; struggled in maiden hurdles for new yard; 10l 13 of 16 at Punchestown last time when 80-1; unlikely.

50/1

100/30

Form: 20-32

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Quick return after chasing home a clear-cut winner over 1m at Leopardstown last week, possibly not quite staying; back to 7f here with blinkers tried and sure to be thereabouts.
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6

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

No Such Thing

9st 12lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Yet to win but has been placed four times up to 1m; poor at Punchestown last time but can be a player if rebounding.

12/1

3

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

No Such Thing

9st 8lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year until much improved on last month's handicap debut at Killarney, tearing off into clear lead under today's rider and rallying well once head to finish runner-up over 1m; returns to maiden company here and will have to settle better to see this longer trip out.

10/1

2nd

10

(17)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

No Such Thing

9st 7lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.

20/1

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Invincible Army cost 5,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to winners Beautot (French 9.5f/Spanish 10.5f including AW; RPR 87) and Mortree (French 1m4f-2m); dam Listed-placed 1m1f/1m2f 2yo winner; not discredited on recent debut here when plenty keen in 1m maiden; more likely if settling better.
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3rd

1

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Amplitude

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Was hit hard by the handicapper for easily winning a restricted 9.5f maiden at Gowran on heavy in September; good run when fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown last month and seemed to stay well enough when third over 1m5f at Ballinrobe, getting going a bit late; longer straight here will suit and any rain a plus.

7/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Amplitude

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Rounded off last term with emphatic win in 9.5f Gowran maiden (heavy), pick of three handicap efforts this term when good fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f), tame enough finishing effort at Cork latest; doesn't appear an obvious candidate for this longer trip.

10/1

9th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Amplitude

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Rounded off last term in with emphatic win in 9.5f Gowran maiden (heavy) and similar level of form on second start back when dead-heating for fourth with Quatre Bras in Leopardstown handicap over this trip nine days ago; respected.

7/1

Form: 6-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10l in sixth at Down Royal on only 2yo start for Jessica Harrington and no better on last month's Leopardstown return; eligible for a mark after this.
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9th

8

(6)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Arctic Steps

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has a solid five-race record at this track and returns after winning for a second time on turf at Naas (5f), beating 15 rivals in the process under Patrick McGettigan; has a 6lb rise to deal with, but she's not exposed just yet.

7/1

1st

3

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Arctic Steps

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two-time 5f winner last year on good ground at Down Royal and Dundalk; runner up twice at Dundalk since joining this stable; modest fifth at Navan on latest (5f, gd-yld); remains 7lb above last turf win.

15/2

5th

3

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Arctic Steps

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW winner over this trip in November and fine efforts in defeat back there last twice, including when just behind Sporting Hero; has won on turf so has a shout.

6/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 for both starts on easy ground at the Curragh at 1m-7f, finishing midfield both times behind better-fancied stablemates; could improve for better ground but once again appears one of the lesser fancied of a strong stable numerical challenge.
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10th

4

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Cinammon Coco

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David Pipe

Flat/hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien; pulled up in two hurdle runs for his new stable and hard to know what to expect now back on the Flat.

16/1

4

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:47 Huntingdon

Cinammon Coco

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Hurdles (2m1f, good) and Flat (1m4f, AW) wins for Joseph O'Brien last year; 12-1, pulled up in a Fakenham handicap (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie, now removed) on stable debut in March; best watched.

5/2

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 3

16:15 Fakenham

Cinammon Coco

11st 7lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Hurdles (2m1f, good) and Flat (1m4f, AW) wins for Joseph O'Brien last year but didn't go on under either code; not the appeal of some on stable debut despite stamina to spare at the trip; tongue tie added.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind on last month's Leopardstown debut; hard to fancy.
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4th

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Academe

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a big step up when second in Gowran handicap last month (1m1f, good) but dropped out quickly once headed at Ballinrobe later same month; back in trip here with visor replacing blinkers.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

19:15 Ballinrobe

Academe

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a big step up on her maiden form when second in a Gowran handicap at the start of the month (1m1f, good); had Whats New 1l behind her on that occasion; retains same mark and could go well again

5/1

10th
2 (2)
Angel Harry

20/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in both maidens of late; easily passed over.
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11th

13

(15)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Harry

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Lightly-raced maiden but hasn't got anywhere near the principals in any of his races, including two handicaps; cheekpieces added.

50/1

12th

11

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Angel Harry

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: P J F Murphy

Maiden runs over various trips haven't amounted to much and ran no sort of race upped to 1m4f for handicap debut when last seen in September; hard to make a case for.

25/1

11th

10

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

19:15 Roscommon

Angel Harry

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Five runs in maidens at 7f-9.5f on a variety of ground have not offered a whole lot of encouragement; now steps up in trip for handicap debut; hard to make a case for on form.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind throughout on recent debut in Cork fillies maiden when an 80-1 shot; can only be watched for now.
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9th

4

(6)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up in 7.5f handicap at Tipperary last summer but has been disappointing since; prefers good ground; handicapper starting to relent.

14/1

9th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Shahada Ace

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; soft ground wasn't ideal on recent Gowran return so more expected back on better ground here.

9/1

6th

12

(10)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; dropped 3lb on return but this ground is a question; yard going well.

12/1

Form: 097

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yet to be given a mark after three quick runs in recent weeks; best watched for now.
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7th

8

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

17:05 Killarney

Glenroyal

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive Flat handicapper last year at up to 1m5f, winning three races and now rated 93; half-sister Lagostovegas was useful 2m-2m2f hurdle winner and two other siblings successful in this discipline; seven months off.

2/1

1st

2

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

16:05 Roscommon

Glenroyal

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Bar one below par run at Galway, which probably came too soon, this colt has progressed well in handicaps; has won two of his last three, scoring by a neck off 77 at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding) latest; rated 85, has won on soft and should cope with this drop in trip.

11/10

1st

8

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Glenroyal

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Scored off 66 at the Galway festival (1m4f, soft) in July and 11lb higher now; run may have come too soon when down the field over 1m6f there the following day; freshened up and could bounce back.

4/1

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle gelding didn't count on recent Navan debut; seems best watched for now.
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11

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

15:17 Limerick

Bungle Lichious

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Struggled in maidens and no signs of improvement since tackling handicaps; headgear worn for 15.5l defeat behind Oiche Rua on latest is discarded; top rider on but hard to fancy on form.

25/1

8

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Bungle Lichious

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Shown nothing in trio of maidens and remote last of 9 on handicap debut at Ballinrobe; new headgear combination fitted.

20/1

9th

3

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Bungle Lichious

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Protectionist filly is first foal of an unraced dam, further family of 6.5f Group 1 winner Porlezza; debutante for whom market best guide.
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5th

10

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Power Of Prayer

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned from 183-day absence with promising AW/handicap debut in November and 16 days later appreciated step up to 1m4f when asserting late on; slowly away when fifth behind Gallo Dell Cielo on latest; likely improver up in trip.

3/1

15th

12

(13)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Power Of Prayer

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Tailed off in 7f/1m maidens on slow ground at Gowran and looks one for handicaps.

100/1

15th

12

(13)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Power Of Prayer

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Tailed off in 7f/1m maidens on slow ground at Gowran and looks one for handicaps.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear gelding cost 27,000gns as a foal and 17,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Final Rock (1m-1m2f inc UAE dirt; RPR 86), Vinaka (7f; 75) and Last Applause (7f 2yo; 68); dam 6f winner (72), sister to 1m Listed winner Musicanna; debutant one of three runners for the yard and market probably best guide.
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15th

10

(16)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Spelling Test

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

slowly into stride, took keen hold, midfield, headway after 2f

16/1

15th

10

(16)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Gowran Park

Spelling Test

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

slowly into stride, took keen hold, midfield, headway after 2f

16/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Another awaiting a handicap mark after three maiden runs, last two at Dundalk; others preferred.
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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

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Payout
Exacta €25.30
Straight Forecast €17.44
Trifecta €189.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Such Thing

The Irish Sun:

Hopes Are High

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Senna's Girl

POSTDATA:

No Such Thing