May 13 / 17.20 Killarney

17.20

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • 10 runners
RTV
View Course
Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/7 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A $1,250,000 yearling; second foal; withdrawn due to ground concerns on intended debut last May and did not appear at two; apprentice-ridden, raced prominently throughout before weakening into third behind stablemate Stay True on debut at Leopardstown; winner boosted the form when narrowly beaten in the Derby Trial at Lingfield.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gun Carriage

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

A $1,250,000 yearling; bred to excel on the AW but was only workmanlike in winning a 1m maiden at Killarney in May and this represents a stiff test for one so inexperienced; blinkers on for the first time.

14/1

1st

4

(2)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Gun Carriage

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

A $1,250,000 yearling; second foal; withdrawn due to ground concerns on intended debut last May and did not appear at two; apprentice-ridden, raced prominently throughout before weakening into third behind stablemate Stay True on debut at Leopardstown; winner boosted the form when narrowly beaten in the Derby Trial at Lingfield.

4/7

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed potential when keeping on for fourth in a 1m maiden at Gowran early last month; shaped as if he might need further but the run should have brought him on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:10 Naas

Standard Deviation

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Showed potential when keeping on for fourth in a 1m maiden at Gowran early last month; lost out by only a nose to the Aidan O'Brien-trained Gun Carriage at Killarney, with 4 1/2l back to third and a subsequent winner in fourth; should be hard to beat now.

4/7

2nd

8

(9)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Standard Deviation

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Showed potential when keeping on for fourth in a 1m maiden at Gowran early last month; shaped as if he might need further but the run should have brought him on.

5/1

2nd

8

(9)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Standard Deviation

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Showed potential when keeping on for fourth in a 1m maiden at Gowran early last month; shaped as if he might need further but the run should have brought him on.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 2-56

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
A shade unlucky when beaten 1/2l in a 7f Dundalk maiden on debut last December; not as effective over 1m at the same venue in January; respectable sixth back at 7f at Gowran last month; vulnerable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

Nepal

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish 3yo; favourite in both starts for new yard last month, but after winning a Yarmouth maiden (1m2f, good to firm) he was held in sixth on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, soft); still has potential after only seven starts but he needs to find more with cheekpieces added.

8/1

6th

7

(9)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:58 Sandown

Nepal

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish 3yo who justified favouritism in Yarmouth maiden (1m2f, good to firm) this month on debut for new yard; may build on that success; respected handicap debutant.

9/2

3

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:52 Yarmouth

Nepal

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Five-race maiden; best effort when fourth in a big field at the Curragh (1m2f, good) on his final start for John Joseph Murphy 40 days ago; that form sets the standard and he's interesting on debut for George Scott having been bought for 75,000gns four weeks ago.

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; brother to Group-placed 1m4f winner Comic Book; dam French 6f winner, half-sister to 2yo Group 3 winners Kalahara (5f) and Sasparella (6f), out of half-sister to 1m/1m2f Grade 1 winner Mondialiste.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Valorous Power

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Limerick maiden over this trip in June but was poor in a Curragh handicap over 1m2f next time; back after a break and would have a chance if returning to best; AW bow.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Valorous Power

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; had the benefit of experience when 1.75l behind Our Friend Mouse on his second start in a C&D maiden (good); got off the mark at the third attempt, making all in a 1m Limerick maiden last month (good); steps back up in trip for handicap debut; McMonagle prefers stablemate.

100/30

12

(7)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Valorous Power

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made an encouraging debut over this trip at Killarney when a staying-on fourth of 10; made much of the running before weakening late into fourth over 1m2f at the Curragh; both races won by an Aidan O'Brien-trained favourite.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E220,000 purchase at Arqana breeze-up sale in May; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners notably Mask Of Time (Australian 1m2f Group 3), out of 1 winning half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Miss France; tongue-tie on for debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Dancingondiamonds

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E220,000 purchase at Arqana breeze-up sale in May; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners notably Mask Of Time (Australian 1m2f Group 3), out of 1 winning half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Miss France; tongue-tie on for debut.

13/2

5th

3

(5)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Dancingondiamonds

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E220,000 purchase at Arqana breeze-up sale in May; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners notably Mask Of Time (Australian 1m2f Group 3), out of 1 winning half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Miss France; tongue-tie on for debut.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 68-7

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three runs over 1m; promise on debut at the Curragh last August; failed to back that up at Gowran the following month; slowly away and never involved at Navan on reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

14/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two 7f outings at two; has been gelded; extra furlong may produce improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Frustrating to follow but has threatened to win maidens and went close in a 7f handicap at Gowran last month; not as good at the Curragh since back at this trip and may find one or two too good again; wears first-time tongue-tie.

2/1

5th

11

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Has been placed on five of his nine starts including twice over C&D; ran a cracker last time when headed late over 7f in a Gowran handicap considering he got no peace in front; a repeat of his best will make him the one to beat.

11/4

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Washington Street

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Useful maiden form this term except for a poor run on her penultimate start; second in a C&D handicap in June, the winner was placed twice at the Galway festival; becoming frustrating but may appreciate the return to 7f after recent third in a 6f Curragh maiden.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to seven winners including multiple scorers Leshlaa, Mulzamm, and Intersection; dam 1m2f AW winner, sister to a 1m4f Group 2 winner; trainer also runs Nepal who has the benefit of experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Bold Spirit

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Flat bred but his two Flat runs in Ireland last May/July weren't full of promise; has changed hands and left John Joseph Murphy; new trainer had an odds-on hurdle winner last Saturday.

25/1

4th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

17:45 Killarney

Bold Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Made his debut over C&D and trailed home out the back at odds of 150-1.

100/1

8th

1

(1)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Bold Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Tenth foal; half-brother to seven winners including multiple scorers Leshlaa, Mulzamm, and Intersection; dam 1m2f AW winner, sister to a 1m4f Group 2 winner; trainer also runs Nepal who has the benefit of experience.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners including two French-trained Listed scorers; dam Listed-placed 1m winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(10)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Master Of Puppets

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Slowly away and always behind this term, both in C&D maiden and Ballinrobe claimer.

66/1

8th

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Master Of Puppets

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P J F Murphy

Slowly away and ran green when finishing with only one behind him on debut in a 1m maiden at Killarney.

20/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never contention on debut at Gowran last week; can be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(9)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Monroe Dasher

9st 3lb

J: Eryka Snioch

T: A J Martin

Undistinguished maiden form; respect for the yard's handicappers is a positive; rider made her mark on the pony racing circuit.

12/1

6

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Monroe Dasher

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A J Martin

Never in the hunt in either maiden start at huge odds; put a line through him.

150/1

10th

6

(6)

13th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Monroe Dasher

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A J Martin

Slowly away and never contention on debut at Gowran last week; can be ruled out.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €3.50
Straight Forecast €2.88
Trifecta €24.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gun Carriage

The Irish Sun:

Standard Deviation

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gun Carriage

POSTDATA:

Gun Carriage