May 16 / 17.05 Leopardstown

17.05

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 52y
  • 6 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt cost 200,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Bowmark (Listed-placed 1m; RPR 106), Bouquet (1m 2yo; 94), Hidden Story (1m2f AW; 93) and Fighter Command (1m2f; 90); dam 1m2f Listed winner (100), sister to Derby winner Serpentine; top yard; newcomer has to be respected although no fancy entries.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Italy

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A P O’Brien

Split the ill-fated Gewan and Distant Storm in the Acomb at York; then ran well behind Zavateri and stablemate Gstaad in National Stakes at the Curragh; repeated a hard-pulling tendency in the Dewhurst; needs to settle better to do full justice to his ability; hooded now for seasonal debut.

10/1

8th

5

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Italy

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Ties in with several of today's rivals on his consistent Group form since debut win; split Gewan and Distant Storm in the Acomb at York on penultimate start, then ran well behind Zavateri and stablemate Gstaad in National Stakes at the Curragh; took a good hold both times, so there's potential for an even bigger effort if he settles better.

9/1

3rd

3

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Italy

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett colt won on debut in Leopardstown maiden over this trip and creditable second on both starts since, beaten 1.25l by Saba Desert in Group 2 Superlative Stakes (Newmarket) and clear of remainder when 1.5l off Gewan in Group 3 Acomb Stakes at York, quite keen under restraint; easier ground here and has to improve to play a major role.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
St Mark's Basilica colt is second foal of a 1m/9.4f (Listed) winner (RPR 104), closely related to useful winners Wargrave (7f/1m2f; 2m hurdle) and Ahandfulofsummers (1m1f); newcomer probably best watched in what could be a hot maiden.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Thesecretadversary

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Chesham Stakes runner-up and Listed winner at Tipperary before a respectable effort in a 1m Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start; won going away from Power Blue (gave 3lb) in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; pulled very hard in the 2,000 Guineas; fifth was a decent outcome in the circumstances; can make his presence felt if settling better.

6/1

5th

14

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Thesecretadversary

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Irish colt who has built up a solid record that includes a good effort in Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start (sole 1m attempt); won going away from Power Blue, who conceded 3lb, in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; could go well but several others bring stronger claims in terms of class and/or potential.

20/1

1st

9

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

15:55 Leopardstown

Thesecretadversary

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Chesham Stakes runner-up; not disgraced in a Grade 1 in Canada in September after beating good yardstick Brussels in a Listed race at Tipperary; easy ground is a concern based on his failure to land short odds at Ayr in July.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siyouni half-brother to Australian 1m winner Maximum Dividend; dam Group 3 winner, sister to a middle-distance winner First Officer; eyecatching debut in Navan maiden last month, coming from last (green) to finish fourth behind a clear winner; 2l ahead of Estoublon then and interesting to see which of the pair makes the most improvement upped in trip here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Naas

Ipanema Beach

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Shaped with promise on debut before a third behind Italy at Leopardstown and another good run in defeat when beaten 1l in a 7f Curragh maiden; shown less at 1m since though and now tried without headgear; sets the standard if he can get back to his best.

6/4

7th

4

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:00 Navan

Ipanema Beach

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Steady improvement in first three runs in decent maidens won by Ballydoyle colts, including getting up on post for third over 7f at the Curragh; softer ground may not have suited when way below his best at Killarney last time (1m); should appreciate return to better ground and big player if staying (blinkers replace cheekpieces).

9/4

6th

5

(8)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

17:15 Killarney

Ipanema Beach

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Has advanced his RPRs with each run, last time finishing close up behind two Ballydoyle inmates over 7f at the Curragh (good; first run in cheekpieces); brings experience and his yard has won this maiden three times in four years.

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt a 160,000Euros yearling; first foal; dam 1m4f winner, sister to middle-distance Group 2 winner Leo De Fury, half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Luxembourg; slow to break, ran green and not clear run when midfield in good-class Navan maiden (6f) last month; 2l to find with Ipanema Beach on that run but bred to relish this longer trip and likely improver.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Leopardstown

Estoublon

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inconclusive form in maidens and opening two nursery efforts have been ordinary (6f trip inadequate latest); step up in trip here will need to bring improvement.

14/1

13

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Estoublon

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inconclusive form in maidens; fair sixth at the Curragh on handicap debut; closely matched with Luna Mia; needs to find extra in first-time blinkers

12/1

6th

5

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

Estoublon

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; best effort came second time up when beaten 5.25l into fourth in a strong Leopardstown maiden in May (7f, good); gelded after a below par run at Gowran in June (7f, soft); potentially well treated and worth monitoring in the market on handicap debut.

11/1

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred Mehmas colt is second foal of a 7f winner (RPR 81), a sister to useful 7f-2m winner Duty Of Care, and half-sister to Breeders' Cup Mile winner Expert Eye; family of 1,000 Guineas winner Special Duty; top connections, any market strength on debut has to be noted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:40 Leopardstown

Star Chamber

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Okay efforts in both maidens, beaten under 7l in hot maiden here in May and (having been gelded) stayed on late over today's trip at the Curragh in August when 5.5l fourth; more needed.

8/1

7

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Star Chamber

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Gelded since his debut at Leopardstown in May (7f, good) when fifth of six in a good maiden won by the smart Italy; has scope and retains plenty of potential.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 52y

17:05 Leopardstown

Star Chamber

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Homebred Mehmas colt is second foal of a 7f winner (RPR 81), a sister to useful 7f-2m winner Duty Of Care, and half-sister to Breeders' Cup Mile winner Expert Eye; family of 1,000 Guineas winner Special Duty; top connections, any market strength on debut has to be noted.

7/2

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear filly cost 25,000Euros as a yearling; second foal; dam modest maiden, closely related to 9.4f Group 3 winner/Irish Oaks runner-up Jack Naylor; debutante best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Sursum Corda

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: David J Geary

Has kept good company in three starts (7f/1m) and initial mark looks fair, but that leaves her with a bit to find in this company, albeit the weight she gets would account for most of that on paper.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:40 Killarney

Sursum Corda

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: David J Geary

Not disgraced despite finishing 7 last of six at Leopardstown (sent off 150-1) in a good 7f maiden at Leopardstown last May on only juvenile start; another respectable run at Cork on reappearance; possibly capable of winning races but may need her sights lowered.

12/1

6th

8

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Cork

Sursum Corda

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: David J Geary

Not disgraced despite finishing last of six at Leopardstown (sent off 150-1), beaten 7l in a good contest, but can only be watched; 343 days off.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €8.00
Straight Forecast €10.27
Trifecta €26.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ipanema Beach

POSTDATA:

Ipanema Beach

The Irish Sun:

Ipanema Beach