April 24 / 15.52 Tipperary

15.52

Good To Yielding

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second foal; sire won the Norfolk Stakes and the Flying Childers; dam half-sister to winners Viren's Army (Listed) and Eagle Creek.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Joyful Tidings

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 5f Tipperary maiden on debut last year, beating a subsequent Listed winner; didn't really go on from that after a break in 2025; best run this term came over 5f at Cork last time; needs to show he is as good over this trip.

12/1

2nd

10

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Cork

Joyful Tidings

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Tipperary maiden winner last season (5f, yielding); not far behind a few of these when fifth at Naas on penultimate (6f, good); held by stablemate Treasure Royal in 6f premier handicap back there on latest; drop to 5f and easier ground a plus; not discounted.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Outsider of the six-runner field when showing some ability at the Curragh; not far off third-place Noodles so her chance has to be taken seriously.
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7th

7

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Arugam Bay

9st 6lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Made all to win a small-field Listed event at Tipperary last July (5f, good); two defeats afterwards came over 6f in Group 3 company; made seasonal return in a Listed race at Bath in April (5f, good) but was well beaten; makes handicap debut now and rider's 7lb claim is a help.

18/1

9th

10

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Arugam Bay

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Made all to win a small-field Listed event at Tipperary last July (5f, good; unpenalised); two defeats afterwards came over 6f in Group 3 company; dropping back to 5f won't be a problem; not discounted.

12/1

7th

9

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Arugam Bay

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Progressive filly followed up 6f Fairyhouse maiden win with defeat of First Approach and Fresh Fade in 5f Listed Tipperary Stakes, making all; didn't quite get home when beaten 3.5l in Group Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot on latest; possibly better than she showed at Ascot but stiff 6f here could find her out.

10/1

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6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
A 65,000gns yearling; second foal; dam useful three-time 1m winner for Karl Burke; wears a tongue-tie for debut; Shane Foley rides in preference to a once-raced stablemate.
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2nd

1

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Baker Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dylan Cunha

Turned in a career-best effort when winning a 5f handicap at Chester (good to soft) last month and produced another when fifth in a Listed race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) since; further progress can't be ruled out in his current mood.

9/2

5th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Baker Blue

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Dylan Cunha

Turned in a career-best effort when winning a 5f handicap at Chester (good to soft) three weeks ago; this is a stiffer test of his credentials.

25/1

1st

2

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Baker Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dylan Cunha

Prominent racer who has been running with great credit in useful handicaps this summer, most recently finishing fourth of 19 at York's Ebor meeting (5f, good); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite promisingly when third of six on debut; ran green and should be better for the experience; has a slight edge over Arugam Bay.
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10

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 63y

14:05 Curragh

Noodles

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Dream Ahead gelding cost 16,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to winners Verhoyen (5.5f-7f inc AW; RPR 102), Henshaw (7f 2yo; 78) and Melodramatica (7f AW inc 2yo; 75); dam 1m4f winner (83); promising debut here back in March on soft ground but not so effective both starts since on better ground; cheekpieces fitted

16/1

7

(13)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Noodles

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Was a close third over 5f (sft) on debut at this track but was below that level since at Tipperary; this extra furlong can suit but needs to find more.

10/1

9/4

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
A E15,000 yearling; third foal; half-sister to four-time winners Kodi Red and 6f juvenile winner Aparajeo; dam 5f 2yo winner; favourite on debut at Cork, took a while to raise her effort before running on well to take second behind a well-regarded winner.
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9th

6

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sup Of Red

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

0-15 but has made the frame in three of his four visits here, the latest when chasing home an improver over C&D in April; now 5lb lower so could go well.

12/1

6th

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

18:48 Windsor

Sup Of Red

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Yet to score but has some fair form to her name and she shaped as if the run was needed after three months off when fifth of seven in 7f Chepstow handicap last time; possibilities.

11/1

5th

5

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Sup Of Red

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

In fair form this season until just seventh of 12 in 7f Kempton handicap in May and off since; the break is a worry but she's capable of going well.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced, half-sister to useful 1m-1m4f winner Vivat Rex, out of Listed-winning sister to Oaks winner Imagine and half-sister to Derby winner Generous.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sovereign Thought

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Some promise in a couple of his maiden starts and left a low-key handicap debut behind to win a Down Royal handicap over this trip last month; however, form knocked since and he'll need more from 10lb higher.

17/2

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made 6,500gns as a yearling; first foal; dam 5f juvenile winner; big price when fifth of seven on debut at the Curragh; unlikely to be good enough.
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4

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Cork

Offbeat

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Shown ability in two runs so far but others have achieved more and qualifies for handicaps after this.

40/1

4

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Cork

Offbeat

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Shown ability in two runs so far but others have achieved more and qualifies for handicaps after this.

40/1

7th

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:52 Tipperary

Offbeat

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made 6,500gns as a yearling; first foal; dam 5f juvenile winner; big price when fifth of seven on debut at the Curragh; unlikely to be good enough.

20/1

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
A E14,000 Y; fifth foal; half-brother to two Roger Varian-trained winners; dam unraced half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Society Rock.
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5th

1

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Bay Of Supremacy

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a Naas nursery over this trip last September and won over C&D off 1lb lower than today's mark in April; not as good at Cork next time but should be competitive if ready after an absence.

4/1

5th

5

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Cork

Bay Of Supremacy

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

2-7 on turf; has returned in fine form this season; close third at Naas (5f, soft); went two places better at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; raised 7lb and this is harder but the forecast rain is a big plus for him; dangerous to dismiss.

7/2

1st

12

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Bay Of Supremacy

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Made all for Navan nursery win (5f, soft) last September; good third there next time from 6lb higher; led most of the way when 0.75l third at Naas (5f, soft) on return last month; good chance in receipt of 3yo allowance with the help of rider's 5lb claim.

15/8

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Homebred filly; sister to winners Loveday (Listed-placed 5f 2yo) and Love Ya (Italian 5f/6f), half-sister to four winners; dam 5f winner (80).
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3rd

12

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:28 Cork

Love Bomb

8st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Won nursery over 5f on yielding at Down Royal last September off 17lb higher; unplaced in 11 starts since then; signs that her decline may have been arrested when fourth of 19 over 6f at this venue three weeks ago; should not be written off.

8/1

4th

15

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Love Bomb

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won nursery over 5f on yielding at Down Royal in September off 15lb higher; struggled since and no real encouragement she's ready to win again based on last four starts.

28/1

8th

8

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Love Bomb

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Continues to struggle, despite declining mark; remains opposable.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held by Sup Of Red on running at Cork; Shane Foley deserts her for Baker Blue.
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27th

22

(25)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Portmagee Girl

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

No sign of winning potential in 5f outings at Cork and Tipperary.

100/1

10th

3

(1)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:52 Tipperary

Portmagee Girl

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Well held by Sup Of Red on running at Cork; Shane Foley deserts her for Baker Blue.

25/1

10th

3

(1)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:52 Tipperary

Portmagee Girl

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Well held by Sup Of Red on running at Cork; Shane Foley deserts her for Baker Blue.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to the Tim Doyle-trained handicap winner Maralinga and a winner in Bahrain; dam a debut 7f AW 2yo winner for Willie McCreery.
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5th

5

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:10 Fontwell

Sapphire Dream

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jo Davis

Made it 13th-time lucky on the Flat when landing a classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in July; left Charlie Clover for 6,500gns since; should have the stamina for this new discipline but his latest form is modest and this looks a tough starting point over hurdles; tongue-tie added.

33/1

1st

13

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sapphire Dream

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Ex-Irish maiden who started off for new stable with two respectable runs; no match for easy winner when second in C&D selling handicap a week ago but has each-way claims again.

11/2

2nd

11

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sapphire Dream

8st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Charlie Clover

Failed to win in Ireland (5f-1m); bit of hope for his new yard at Yarmouth (1m2f) but that was a poor race, the winner aside (runner-up bombed since), and he has stamina to prove upped in trip again.

6/1

25/1

Form: —

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Betrayed inexperience when in rear in the Cork race in which Sup Of Red was second.
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12th

13

(11)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:52 Tipperary

Itsnotme

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Betrayed inexperience when in rear in the Cork race in which Sup Of Red was second.

25/1

12th

13

(11)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:52 Tipperary

Itsnotme

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Betrayed inexperience when in rear in the Cork race in which Sup Of Red was second.

25/1

10th

2

(9)

6th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Cork

Itsnotme

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear throughout, ran green and outpaced over 1f out

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €50.60
Straight Forecast €72.95
Trifecta €767.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sup Of Red

The Irish Sun:

Noodles

POSTDATA:

Sup Of Red