May 18 / 14.32 Naas

14.32

Good

Owenstown Stud Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £21942.15
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Owenstown Stud Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: /6636- D

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper at 7f-1m1f; promoted to three-figure rating after Galway festival win in 2023; beaten 1l into third in same Galway handicap off 101 last season; unplaced in three attempts in stakes races; faded tamely in 7f Listed race at Cork on final start last season; acts on most types of ground.
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3

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dunum

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Great money-spinner for connections and especially effective at Galway, winning for the third time there when landing Colm Quinn Mile in July under well-judged front-running ride; fine effort under 7lb penalty five days later at same venue when third in Ahonoora Handicap back at 7f; second in this race two years ago off 101 so major respect although draw hasn't been kind.

15/2

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dunum

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Loves it here, winning this race two years ago and back at his best when winning Colm Quinn BMW Mile on Tuesday under well-judged front-running ride; went close to completing this notable double in 2023 so has to be respected although mandatory 7lb penalty makes this a lot tougher; good draw.

11/2

Form: 1/51-

Last run: 350 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ballydoyle; winner of a 6f conditions race at the Curragh on only start at two; ran only twice at three last year; got upset in the stalls in an early-season Group 3 race at Leopardstown; much more like it when making most to win over 1m at Listowel last June; absent since; gelded and has joined Joseph O'Brien.
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1st

2

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

The Liffey

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

Dual winner for Aidan O'Brien in his early days; his three wins this year have all been in claimers at Dundalk (6f-1m) but he travelled smoothly before winning with plenty in hand last time; with another new yard now but he remains well treated on old form and is not ruled out back in a handicap.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

The Liffey

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won at two and three for Ballydoyle; won claimers here over 1m and 6f in February; coughing post-race when disappointing odds-on favourite in 7f claimer here in March; been given time to recover and looks a big player.

7/4

5th

3

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

The Liffey

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seeking a hat-trick of claiming wins here after wins at a mile and 6f last month, latest under today's rider last month, overcoming tardy start when coming late; intermediate trip ideal and the one to beat again.

6/4

Form: 1-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Winner of a 6f Curragh maiden on debut last September, justifying favouritism in beating two 73-rated rivals with plenty to spare; got upset in the stalls at Tipperary last month and failed to make a significant impact; probably capable of much better.
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3rd

1

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have been at the Curragh over 6f-7f and in varying ground; solid efforts all three starts this year including over 6f at this track last week; the cheekpieces worn then are replaced by a tongue-tie; needs more on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Won a conditions race on heavy ground at the Curragh (7f) last October; out of the frame in conditions race at Gowran on seasonal return (7f, soft) and again when down the field in 6f Curragh handicap latest (6f, good); not well treated by race conditions here and cheekpieces now reached for.

11/2

14th

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tinas Indian

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come here, notably minor conditions event (7f, heavy) last November; first run since when fourth of 5 in good-class Gowran conditions event last month; yard going well but 6f on decent ground may prove on the lively side.

16/1

Form: 2818-4 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner; scored narrowly in a 7f premier handicap at Leopardstown last September off 93; has run in five stakes races, by far her best effort when second in a 7f Listed race at Cork last August; fourth of seven under a big weight in a Cork handicap on reappearance.
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2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dance Night Andday

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season including this event off 93 (beating Gleneagle Bay a head); career-best when beaten a neck in Group 3 Brownstown Stakes over C&D in July, well below best when dropped in trip latest; one to consider.

8/1

2

(11)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Dance Night Andday

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season, including the Sovereign Path over 7f at Leopardstown's Irish Champions fixture; solid form this season, including second to Bellaphina (rec 11lb) in a 7f Curragh handicap before career-best in finishing a neck second in a Leopardstown Group 3; failed to match that form when unplaced favourite for a 7f Listed race at Cork ten days ago.

9/1

5th

3

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:52 Cork

Dance Night Andday

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Unlucky not to get her head in front again this term after an eyecatching second in a Curragh handicap before a neck defeat in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time out recording a career best; looks like a big each-way player again.

4/1

Form: 1030-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Tried in good company after debut maiden win over 1m on soft going at Gowran early last season; best run when third behind the smart Big Gossey over 7f at the Curragh in November; handled heavy ground when making all for a handicap win over 7f at Gowran last month on seasonal debut; may find this ground too quick.
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4

(2)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Mataariki

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 7f Gowran handicap in April; backed that up with 2l third of nine behind today's rival Copacabana Sands in a 7f Naas Listed race before again running with credit when fifth behind the same filly in a Group 3 at Leopardstown; close up in fourth at Galway, stablemate Princess Child was second then, and can uphold the form.

16/1

3

(11)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Galway

Mataariki

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 7f Gowran handicap in April; backed that up when 2l third of nine in a 7f Naas Listed race before again running with credit when fifth in a Group 3 at Leopardstown last time (7f, soft); something amiss when in rear in Curragh handicap won by Bellaphina.

10/1

Form: 125-43 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Rated 97; sole win from five starts on debut in a 6f maiden at this venue; second in a 6f Listed race at Fairyhouse last September; ground and 1m not ideal on his seasonal reappearance at this venue; fair third over 6f at Cork six weeks ago.
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9th

4

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

One Smack Mac

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed runner-up for Ger Lyons last May (7f, good) but well beaten on final two starts for that yard and same story on last month's stable debut in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot; may be best watched for now.

33/1

28th

19

(13)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

One Smack Mac

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Formerly trained by Ger Lyons; placed a few times over 6f/7f in Listed grade but posted duck eggs at Royal Ascot 2025 and in valuable Irish handicap in his last two appearances; sold for 80,000gns since; hood fitted; enough to prove on debut for new yard.

50/1

4

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

One Smack Mac

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Debut winner last year of Naas maiden but hasn't added to tally in six starts since, standout effort when second in Naas Listed over this trip in May; gelded since finishing last in Group 3 Jersey Stakes in June and not to be dismissed on handicap debut though stiff enough task at the weights.

12/1

Form: 032-31 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Placed in his first three handicap starts after showing little in maidens; looked progressive in winning readily over 6f here last month on his second outing this term; promoted 13lb to 87 but will need another career-best to feature in this grade.
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21th

4

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Unique Journey

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Smart handicapper has won three times at this trip and posted a solid return at the Curragh; his race-fitness helps and this ground is fine but has a fair bit to find with some of these.

20/1

Form: 839-25

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Showed ability for Diego Dias last season; promising second in a 7f Curragh maiden on stable/seasonal debut; built on that with encouraging fifth in 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown; met trouble in running, and her performance can be upgraded.
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5th

5

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Copacabana Sands

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Hooded when winning Naas Listed event (good) and Leopardstown Group 3 (soft) over 7f for Michael O'Callaghan last year; below form tackling firmer ground when fifth in 7f Lingfield Group 3 on return for Andrew Balding (same owner); good chance if recapturing her best.

11/4

5th

1

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Copacabana Sands

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Seems tactically versatile; hooded when winning Naas Listed event (good) last May and followed up in Leopardstown Group 3 (also 7f, soft) the following month; left Michael O'Callaghan (same owner) after disappointing on heavy ground in October; Ryan Moore booked and she sets the standard on this stable debut/reappearance; plenty to like.

7/4

Form: -12745 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful AW form; much-improved when strong-finishing fourth in 1m Group 3 Park Express Stakes at the Curragh last month; has failed to stay in two 1m2f attempts, including on latest; Dundalk win was over this trip.
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8th

7

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole success came in a 3yo Dundalk maiden early last year; 0-10 in stakes races and yet to trouble the judge, though was only 1.75l behind the winner in a 1m Listed race here on latest (good); more needed upped in trip and grade.

25/1

4th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

AW winner is 0-11 on turf and rated 93; tailed off on heavy ground here on latest; better than that and was a decent fourth in a C&D Group 3 here last April, but hard to make a solid case for her on recent form.

25/1

Non-runners

Elinor Dashwood

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €18.50
Straight Forecast €15.67
Trifecta €200.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Copacabana Sands

POSTDATA:

Mataariki

TOPSPEED:

Dance Night Andday

The Irish Sun:

The Liffey

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Copacabana Sands