May 05 / 13.20 Curragh

13.20

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior colt a 290,000gns yearling; brother to 7f-1m1f 2yo winner Victoria Road (inc Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf; RPR 113), half-brother to four winners inc Corps Des Pages (7f/1m; 86); dam 5f/6f winner (inc Group 3; 114), out of 5f Group 2 winner; well-bred newcomer but Substance seems to be the yard's pick here.
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5th

1

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Andab

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ended his 2yo campaign with AW Listed win and has proved consistent this term, most recently best of the near-side runners in the Jersey at Royal Ascot; holds solid claims in another change of headgear, albeit is comfortably held by Talk Of New York on Heron Stakes running.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Andab

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent gelding whose third to the high-class Talk Of New York in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last time was just the latest in a string of creditable efforts; should be fine back at 7f but he's beginning to look exposed and the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) needs to give him a lift.

22/1

3rd

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Andab

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Listed winner at Dundalk (7f, AW) last October and running well in defeat this year, particularly at the Curragh (1m, good; Listed) this month when 2l runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained); with a clear run he'd have finished closer last time and holds each-way claims under a 3lb penalty.

9/1

2nd
10 (7)
Gavoo

33/1

  • Place: £13.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam filly; second foal of a modest maiden; grandam US 1m winning half-sister to US 6f Grade 3 winner Sweet Hope; likely all the better for the experience.
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7th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Gavoo

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has run some good races in handicaps this term, notably his fifth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh, but nonetheless hasn't lived up to market expectations on several occasions; discarding the headgear backfired when he was never travelling over 6f at the Curragh last time; now blinkered and steps up in trip.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gavoo

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

A little bit hard to figure him out but, to be charitable, probably still learning his trade; unlucky fourth to Chicago Pope early in the season; staying-on fifth of 20 in the Scurry here was a good effort; ridden 2f out and just stuck on one-paced when third at Naas latest; visored last twice, now goes unaided.

8/1

3rd

3

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Gavoo

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Dual winner over this trip last year and promising fourth over C&D on his return; not so good next twice, but decent fifth of 20 in Scurry Handicap (extended 6f) at the Curragh where couldn't go the pace at halfway before keeping on late; had three of these behind and it was a creditable showing on first start against his elders.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 4

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inns Of Court filly cost 38,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to five winners inc Blakeney Point (1m4f-2m including AW/Listed; RPR 109), Lady Tiana (1m-1m4f including AW/Listed; 108), Percy's Pride (1m2f AW/1m4f; 91) and Angel From Above (6f; 79); dam 1m winner (79); the only one with previous experience, quite green but shaping respectably over 5f at Dundalk in late March when fourth (second and third have both won since); extra furlong sure to suit.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ten Sovereigns filly cost 100,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to French winners Baiykara (1m4f Group 3; RPR 110), Balkariya (1m1f) and Baiyka (1m4f); dam French 1m4f winner, half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner Bayrir; will probably want further than this.
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3rd

3

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Balantina

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

2yo campaign concluded with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (1m, firm); reappeared with respectable fifth to Precise in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month, when she got warm beforehand and weakened late on; could show the benefit of that outing and pose a bigger threat today; trainer won this in 2024 with Porta Fortuna.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Balantina

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

This is her first run of the year but she won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm) last October when last seen; ran well in third in the Albany here 12 months ago; can give a good account if fully tuned up.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Balantina

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won her maiden here over 6f and has since held her own in Group 3s, finishing third in the Albany at Royal Ascot and then short-headed by an unbeaten French filly in a 7f Group 3 at Deauville (good); brings solid form credentials and still improving by the looks.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear half-sister to winners Dun Na Sead (5f inc 2yo/AW/Group 3; RPR 103) and Lord Dudley (6f-7.3f; 99); dam 7f/1m AW winner (76), half-sister to winners Looting (5f/6f 2yo), Araqeel (7f/1m) and All Right (1m1f); bred to be speedy, don't rule out.
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1st

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Bear On The Run

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Daniel James Murphy

Promising debut over C&D in May 2025 before easily scoring at Dundalk by 3.25l; ordinary form, but looked potentially useful that day; off over a year and would be a smart effort to beat these on handicap debut.

12/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ten Sovereigns half-brother to winners Sixteen Arches (Group-placed 7f AW; RPR 101), Rebecca's Girl (7f inc AW; 76), Volkan Bey (7f AW; 64) and Lord Luker (Australian 6f/7f); dam unraced half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Tournedos; riding arrangements suggest he's Murtagh's number one.
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7th

2

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Killourney Reigns

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Wasn't beaten all that far in a Curragh Group 3 despite finishing last of five and took advantage of the drop in class back in a Down Royal maiden on his first go at this trip; that didn't look like the deepest maiden but any further progress should see him firmly in the mix.

5/1

1st

6

(9)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Down Royal

Killourney Reigns

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has improved with every run and showed speed when beaten 3l defeat in a 6f Curragh maiden; last of five in a Group 3 back there latest but was only beaten 5l and he sets the standard on form here; wears first-time tongue-tie.

10/11

5th

2

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:20 Curragh

Killourney Reigns

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has run in three good maidens at this venue; yet to make the frame; well held by Flushing Meadows.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ten Sovereigns filly cost 42,000Euros as a foal and 50,000gns as a yearling; half-sister to four winners inc Qatari Hunter (9.4f/1m2f; RPR 107), Paint Island (7f/1m inc 2yo/Listed; 96) and Fast Steps (8.5f/1m2f; 88); dam 8.6f AW winner (78); seemingly the pick of the yard's three runners on jockey bookings.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Enthusiastically

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Won 7f Dundalk nursery on AW debut last November when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; didn't quite see out the stiff mile when close fourth at Dundalk on yard debut; completely tailed off over 6f at the Curragh on latest; headgear combination is back on eased in grade.

25/1

18th

15

(16)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

16:40 Curragh

Enthusiastically

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Sean Hayes

Won a 7f Dundalk nursery win on AW debut last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; formerly trained by Donnacha O'Brien; did not quite see out the 1m trip when making a satisfactory debut for Sean Hayes at Dundalk in March; one for the shortlist.

6/1

4th

6

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enthusiastically

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Modest form in turf maidens/nurseries; but made an immediate impact on AW debut over 7f last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; finished in front of Cosmic Motion in a claimer; has left Donnacha O'Brien to join Sean Hayes.

9/2

OUR TIP

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation colt a 210,000gns foal; third foal; closely related to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Bright Diamond (RPR 98), half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Miss Houdini (63); dam 6f-1m4f maiden (69), half-sister to 7f/7.4f Group 3 winner Realtra; obvious appeal from top yard (had two juvenile winners so far).
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5th

11

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Neolithic

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has improved on his 2yo efforts this term, winning a conditions race at Gowran (7f, soft; unraced on firmer than good) in between thirds in Listed races at the Curragh; solid chance on the figures and he's Ryan Moore's pick; wears blinkers for the first time.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Neolithic

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Didn't show much in first two starts but made it third time lucky when winning a median sires series race at Naas (6f, good); reappeared with a decent third here behind the evergreen Big Gossey in the Gladness Stakes (7f, sft-hvy); took the scalp of Greek Mythology at Gowran (7f, soft) last time but that rival lacked a recent run; top rated but Moore prefers Causeway.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation filly cost 30,000Euros as a foal; half-sister to four winners inc Aridity (7f-1m1f inc UAE dirt; RPR 93), Snow King (6f/7f inc 2yo/AW; 88) and More Caviar (Swedish 6f dirt 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to QE II/BC Classic winner Raven's Pass; seemingly behind stablemate Enthusiastically on jockey bookings.
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4th

7

(15)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Simmering Seas

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three good runs since joining this yard, including on latest at the Curragh (6f, yielding) last week when beaten 1.25l into second of 19; drop back to 5f a plus on that evidence but nudged up another 3lb so a bit more needed.

8/1

2nd

17

(14)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Simmering Seas

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shaped promisingly in first two runs for this yard; beaten 2.25l at Cork (5f, good) and 4.25l when fourth of 19 at Naas (5f, good); same mark here and cheekpieces go on; considered but softer ground would be a query.

9/1

4th

9

(12)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Simmering Seas

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Ran her best race on stable debut for a third trainer over 5f at Cork nine days ago when sent off the 11-4 favourite and keeping on late for second; that was a first run for 125 days, she's out again quickly but interesting if her supporters return.

9/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Vocalised filly is third foal of an unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Legitimus, out of unraced sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Galatee (dam of Group 2 winners Dartmouth and Manatee); don't rule out but sire's progeny tend to like an ease in the ground.
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10th

16

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Lar Na Coille

8st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Best run in three maidens came at Navan (6f, soft) in October when beaten 7l into sixth by Michael's Well; down the field at the Curragh 53 days ago; bred to appreciate step up in trip and opening mark looks reasonable.

14/1

15th

18

(1)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Lar Na Coille

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: J S Bolger

Two widely-spaced runs at two; fair sixth of 16 at Navan offers some limited encouragement.

14/1

16

(5)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:12 Navan

Lar Na Coille

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Prominent for a long way on Curragh debut in May (beaten 10l); faces softer ground on return.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lucky Vega half-brother to winners Blackpink (7f AW 2yo; RPR 88) and Pyrrhic Dancer (8.6f AW; 61); dam 1m4f AW winner (75), out of US 6f 2yo stakes winning sister to US 8.5f 2yo Grade 1 winner Consolidator; yard won this last year but others make greater appeal on breeding.
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2nd

5

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Rapide Vega

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Scored on his stable debut in Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) 12 days ago; minor stamina query to answer but his best run in Ireland came on soft ground; player.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Rapide Vega

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

0-6 for Jessica Harrington and well held in handicaps in his last three runs but he sets the standard on his fifth of 15 in a useful maiden at Gowran Park (1m, soft) in May; comes with risks attached but he's a player if he can get back near his best for new yard.

7/2

5th

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:00 Roscommon

Rapide Vega

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Promise in maidens at 7f-1m on soft ground; soundly beaten in first two handicaps, his latest second at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) a remote one; eased 1lb and cheekpieces go on; more needed.

8/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
U S Navy Flag filly is sister to 7f winner Mission To Moon (inc 2yo; RPR 98), half-sister to six winners inc Empire Line (6f/7f AW; 98), Commander Grigio (6f 2yo; 98) and Many A Star (6f inc AW; 96); dam unplaced 7.5f/1m1f (75), half-sister to 7f Listed winner; market strength should be noted here on debut.
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9

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:30 Navan

Heart And A Half

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Weak in the betting when tailed off at the Curragh (6f) 12 days ago; difficult to recommend on that evidence.

66/1

9

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:30 Navan

Heart And A Half

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Weak in the betting when tailed off at the Curragh (6f) 12 days ago; difficult to recommend on that evidence.

66/1

12th

14

(13)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:20 Curragh

Heart And A Half

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

prominent

10/1

13th
5 (2)
Kc Bear

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear colt a 36,000Euros yearling; brother to winners Bear Kode (7f AW 2yo; RPR 76) and Bonnsie (7f/1m AW 2yo; 73), half-brother to two winners inc Greenshoe (French 7f/1m inc 2yo; 81); dam French 7.5f AW winner (80), sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Conquest; Keane booking has to be noted.
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7th

10

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Kc Bear

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Had an off day at Dundalk last time; otherwise solid form in turf handicaps; withdrawn a week ago due to ground (good-to-yielding) so won't want much rain.

10/1

8th

7

(10)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Dundalk (AW)

Kc Bear

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Has held form well since sent handicapping; won off 6lb lower over 6f here in December; beaten 0.5l off this mark over 1m here in March; solid efforts over 7f and 8.5f at Fairyhouse the last twice; place claims at the very least.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bangkok colt a 3,000gns yearling, is half-brother to winners Mildenberger (7f-2m inc 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 114), Hosanna Power (1m2f; 88), Berengaria (7f 2yo; 85), Bubbles Wonky (7f 2yo; 85) and Mahanakhon (7f; 84); dam 1m4f/2m AW winner (77); others make greater appeal.
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14th

8

(4)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:20 Curragh

Vincent Square

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Brendan W Duke

dwelt start, in rear, soon detached

33/1

14th

8

(4)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:20 Curragh

Vincent Square

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Brendan W Duke

dwelt start, in rear, soon detached

33/1

Non-runners

Namiid, Substance

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €480.00
Straight Forecast €267.55

Selections

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Substance

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Substance