May 16 / 17.40 Leopardstown

17.40

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 64-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Nice run here on second of two starts last year for the Halford/Collins team, keeping on well over 7f when beaten 1l into fourth; this trip could prove her limit but definite player on that run.
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1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

14:15 Wexford

Banner Beauty

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won a Leopardstown maiden on the Flat on debut for this yard in May 2025 but lost way since and now switches to hurdles; not bred for this game; tongue tie goes on; watch.

14/1

18th

5

(19)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Banner Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Edward Buckley

Won a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last year; was below her best on final two starts of 2025; has to improve on her C&D comeback run last time.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
King Of Change filly is first foal of an unraced three-parts sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Hunt; newcomer for whom market best guide.
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2nd

14

(6)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Jet Black Jewel

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

King Of Change filly is first foal of an unraced three-parts sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Hunt; newcomer for whom market best guide.

14/1

2nd

14

(6)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Jet Black Jewel

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

King Of Change filly is first foal of an unraced three-parts sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Hunt; newcomer for whom market best guide.

14/1

3rd
18 (11)
Sennas Girl

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4650-2

Last run: 30 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; good run back to maiden company on last month's Gowran return, coming home best of all for second (Hopes Are High third and Dahoma fourth) over 7f (soft); shapes as though she'll stay 1m and leading player if she does.
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1

(7)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Sennas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Diego Dias

Plenty of decent runs in the book but has been regressive this year and others have stronger credentials.

22/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Sennas Girl

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Diego Dias

Posted plenty of fine efforts up to 1m1f in varying ground conditions; has to rebound from a below-form Punchestown run last time and is giving weight to some higher-rated rivals.

10/1

7th

2

(14)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

15:40 Punchestown

Sennas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Diego Dias

The most experienced runner in the field; 0-16 but has ability and has placed on five occasions; best efforts have come on easy ground though so rain would boost her chance on return from a 95-day break.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 334

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Nicely improved on comeback when third (Senna's Girl second, Dahoma fourth) over 7f at Gowran last month on soft but not as effective on quicker ground in similar contest early this month; not sure this longer trip is what he wants and ground concerns.
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6th

4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:07 Listowel

Hopes Are High

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Was 2-4 in early 3yo hurdles last season, including over C&D; absent after finishing second at Punchestown in October until fair Flat comeback at Galway in July; respectable display back over hurdles when third behind two older rivals at Kilbeggan early this month.

10/1

3rd

1

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Hopes Are High

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Was 2-4 in early 3yo hurdles last season, winning around this time of year at Ballinrobe and Listowel; absent after finishing second at Punchestown in October until fair Flat comeback at Galway in July; plenty of weight against his elders on handicap debut.

8/1

6th

8

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Hopes Are High

11st 12lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: William Durkan

Took well to hurdles, winning at Ballinrobe and Listowel last year before good second at Punchestown in October; fair Flat form over shorter trips than today's so stamina concerns on comeback run.

12/1

Form: 60

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Outran big odds on Curragh debut in March (7f, soft) but not so effective given a greater stamina test (1m, heavy) at Gowran following month, not the best of starts and meeting trouble in running; remains a potential improver and encounters much quicker ground here.
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6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Echinacea

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

17-race maiden; best of three runs over hurdles came when a 12.5l fourth here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); beaten 29l at Cartmel when last seen in June; may improve for switch to handicaps.

10/1

6th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Echinacea

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Noel C Kelly

16-race maiden; fair on the Flat and improved on her first run over hurdles when 12.5l fourth at Downpatrick last time (2m3f, good to yielding); each-way chance.

6/1

Form: —

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Caravaggio gelding was slowly away when never really counting on last month's Cork debut; best watched for now.
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8th

10

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Summer Island

11st 10lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Three wins this year, two on turf at 7f and on the AW over 1m; most recent win came at the Curragh in June off 2lb lower; held twice since, including when beaten 9.25l after a sluggish start at Roscommon on latest; needs more off this mark.

10/1

9th

2

(17)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Summer Island

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Two wins at the Curragh this season, both over 7f on good ground; not a bad run off revised mark over 1m there on latest and probably has more improvement to come but tricky draw to contend with here.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Summer Island

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; AW winner in February has raced three times at this track, winning twice over 7f and finishing second once over C&D; up 5lb for her latest win here last time (7f, good) under today's rider; could post another bold bid.

6/1

7th
16 (5)
Restful

10/1

Form: 53-87

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.
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8

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Restful

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

The best of her five maiden runs was a 3l third in at Thurles in October (1m, good); runs this term in headgear have been disappointing; perhaps handicaps can bring out the best of her.

11/1

7th

16

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Restful

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.

10/1

7th

16

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Restful

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Showed some ability in late-season Thurles 2yo maiden but two runs this term in headgear have been disappointing, fading tamely each time; tongue-tie worn latest now discarded; hard to be confident in and current rating probably flatters her.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
King Of Change gelding is first foal of a hurdle winner, a half-sister to Listed-placed 1m-1m1f winner Major Title, family of Doncaster Cup winner Far Cry; newcomer best watched.
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1st

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Lauderdale King

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Things have picked up in handicaps and decisively justified favouritism over 1m4f at Cork 22 days ago; raised 6lb but looks on the upgrade.

3/1

1st

18

(19)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Lauderdale King

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Stayed on nicely for third on handicap debut here in May (10.5f, heavy), shaping like this trip would suit; beaten 1l when stepped up to 1m4f at Gowran and not a bad effort on return from a break at Leopardstown latest; rain a big plus and interesting.

11/2

5th

12

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Lauderdale King

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Good opening efforts in handicaps, staying on late over 1m2f at Cork and raced handier over slightly shorter at Gowran, weakening late on when only beaten 1l into fourth; upped in trip now and contender if he stays.

8/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Make Believe filly was never sighted when a 50-1 shot on Roscommon debut on Monday (1m2f); can only be watched.
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12th

9

(13)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Self Charging

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jack Jones

Four-race maiden who isn't especially solid on form; modest fourth in 8.5f AW seller most recently; needs to do better on handicap debut.

14/1

7

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Self Charging

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Jones

Big prices and minor promise in Ireland and for new trainer, finishing way back in a Newmarket novice (1m) in August; this is a big drop in class so she could be much more prominent in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

5

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:52 Newmarket (July)

Self Charging

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Jones

No more than minor promise in 1m2f/1m maidens for Jim Bolger and departed that yard for 1,000gns this July; absent three months.

16/1

Form: 6-54

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Definite step forward on latest outing when staying on fourth (beaten under 2l) at Gowran last month; bit to find with both Senna's Girl and Hopes Are High on that run but definitely one to consider.
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1st

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:05 Clonmel

Dahoma

10st 13lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Declan Queally

Struggled in maiden hurdles and similar comments apply to his three outings in handicap hurdles; tongue tie goes on after being pulled up at Kilbeggan.

11/1

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

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Make Believe gelding a 11,000Euros yearling; half-brother to four winners inc Rhythmic Intent (1m2f-14.5f; RPR 103), Chance To Dream (1m/1m2f; 82) and Labyrinth (1m; 80); dam unraced grandaughter of French Oaks winner Caerlina; newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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2nd

7

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Royal Belief

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Modest on the Flat last year; ordinary form over hurdles until a much-improved display when winning a maiden at Thurles at the end of last month; interesting with Colin Keane booked for his Flat start since joining Cian Collins.

9/2

1st

12

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Limerick

Royal Belief

11st 2lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Modest on the Flat and on the evidence of his three previous maiden hurdle efforts a rating of 97 might flatter him (best RPR 80); others appeal more.

14/1

12th
4 (12)
Immortal Jock

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
9,000Euros yearling; half-brother to four winners including Spiritual Star (7f-8.6f including at 2/AW; RPR 106); dam 7f 2yo/1m winner (87); likely all the better for the experience.
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7

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Immortal Jock

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A glimpse of ability in maidens and handicap debut at Down Royal; tailed-off over 1m5f at Sligo last time; blinkers back on; enough questions to answer.

33/1

6th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

19:35 Sligo

Immortal Jock

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

A glimpse of ability in three maidens over shorter; beaten 7l on handicap debut over 1m2.5f at Down Royal; the blinkers worn then swapped for cheekpieces; has to improve up in trip.

11/1

25/1

Form: —

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Never involved when beaten roughly 8l in Dundalk maiden in March; likely best watched on turf debut.
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15th

16

(16)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Lynns Dash

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Soundly beaten both starts and will be of more interest in handicaps.

66/1

13th

15

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Lynns Dash

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

Never involved when beaten roughly 8l in Dundalk maiden in March; likely best watched on turf debut.

25/1

13th

15

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Lynns Dash

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

Never involved when beaten roughly 8l in Dundalk maiden in March; likely best watched on turf debut.

25/1

Form: 05

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Slow to break when beaten around 12l on both starts in Gowran maidens this term; probably one for handicaps.
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1st

6

(22)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Givehertilxmas

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Was having her 14th start when getting off the mark in a 1m handicap on soft to heavy at Bellewstown 15 days ago; consistent spell started with a third placing behind La La Lucrative at Roscommon in July.

10/1

1st

14

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Givehertilxmas

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Touched off over C&D a year ago, two good efforts at Rosccommon this year; new headgear.

8/1

5th

14

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Givehertilxmas

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Improved to finish a close third to today's rival La La Lucrative at Roscommon in June and might just have been in front long enough when collared on the post by Phoenix Pairc over the same C&D three weeks ago; just 1lb higher now and good chance that she can improve enough to prevail here; cheekpieces left off today.

4/1

33/1

Form: —

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear filly never counted after slow start on Naas debut six days ago.
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5

(12)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Chipsrdown

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps at Leopardstown (1m2f; gd/fm) and Gowran (1m; sft) but found 1m2f on testing ground too much at the Curragh last time; stable remains in form so could bounce back.

14/1

13th

5

(21)

27th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Chipsrdown

11st 12lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Comes here on a hat-trick following wins over shorter trips. at Leopardstown and (after summer break) eight days ago at Gowran when winning with a fair bit in hand (1m); 8lb rise but could have more to offer now upped in trip.

11/2

1st

2

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Chipsrdown

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Got off the mark when winning a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap on fast ground in June; 3lb rise for that seems fair and should be involved if ready after her break; ground should be fine and has run well at this track.

4/1

Form: 008-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Poor form last year for Darren Bunyan, easily passed over.
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10th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Al Rojo Vivo

8st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Weak form in maidens; last of ten over 6f at Sligo last year on her only handicap attempt.

33/1

11th

1

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Al Rojo Vivo

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Limited maiden rated just 40; very hard to fancy; put a line through.

33/1

10th

6

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

Al Rojo Vivo

9st 1lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Kieran P Cotter

Left previous yard for 3,200gns and as a limited maiden from 6f to 1m; new trainer fits blinkers for handicap debut but has too much to prove.

50/1

66/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held on both starts last year for Sarah Dawson; can only be watched.
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13th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Anchors Away

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M G Quinn

Placed in a C&D maiden in January; modest form since; failed to beat a rival in races at Naas and Leopardstown during the summer; better when 10l sixth of 14 here last month.

20/1

6th

4

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Anchors Away

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M G Quinn

Ran okay in a C&D maiden here in January but hasn't built on that; failed to beat a rival on last two starts; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie; questions to answer.

25/1

22th

4

(17)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Anchors Away

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Showed promise at Fairyhouse on handicap debut, blotted his record with a poor Naas run; others have more convincing claims.

33/1

Non-runners

Kevin The Great

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Payout
Exacta €129.50
Straight Forecast €85.64
Trifecta €161.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Senna's Girl

The Irish Sun:

Kevin The Great

TOPSPEED:

Banner Beauty

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Senna's Girl

POSTDATA:

Senna's Girl