May 24 / 13.20 Curragh

13.20

Good

Avenuebloodstock.com Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £14628.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Avenuebloodstock.com Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt; cost 300,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Arabic Charm (7f including AW; RPR 90), Love Affairs (6f 2yo; 85) and Lord Lovelace (7f AW; 84); dam French 6.5f (Listed) and 1m AW winner (97); yard won this with debutant Henri Matisse last season and this speedily bred newcomer warrants respect; market may provide clues; yard also run Kansas who has the benefit of a run but Moore seemingly prefers this colt.
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5th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Brussels

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

3yo son of Wootton Bassett signed off last term with an excellent second at the Breeders' Cup (5f, firm) but form has been regressive this season, albeit all three runs have come over 6f; the drop back to 5f is a positive, but he has a fair bit to find on the figures and Ryan Moore prefers the chances of Charles Darwin.

16/1

19th

3

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Brussels

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Runner-up in two top-level races last autumn, namely the Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm); a long way below that level on both outings this term and arrives with plenty to prove but he's an each-way possible if cheekpieces prompt a revival.

50/1

4th

2

(1)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Brussels

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

Runner-up twice in Group 1 company as a juvenile, including in the Middle Park at Newmarket with Coppull narrowly behind in third; however, he made an underwhelming start to his 3yo career when only sixth to Coppull (Division third) in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance 22 days ago; possible he simply needed the run but arrives with a point to prove.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas colt; cost 65,000gns as a yearling; dam well held 10.5f in France only start, sister to useful 7.5f 2yo/1m2f winner Zucchini, half-sister to winners Zip Top (Group-placed 7f 2yo/2m hurdle) and Zorion (1m Listed), out of 6f/1m 2yo winner; yard 6-189 with 2yos on turf in last five years; probably up against it.
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5th

11

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Cisterna

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

1-14, the win coming over 7.5f at Roscommon in May (good, 5lb lower); middling efforts at the Curragh and Cork since and he's hard to trust on overall form.

11/1

5th

7

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:23 Cork

Cisterna

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

1-13, the win coming over slightly shorter at Roscommon last month (good; 5lb lower); however, only midfield at the Curragh since and his form is very up and down.

10/1

7th

10

(21)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

16:40 Curragh

Cisterna

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Uneven form last season; has improved gradually this season; stayed well over an extended 7f to open his account at Roscommon; possibly vulnerable over this trip off 5lb higher mark.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner colt; cost 62,000euros as a yearling; closely related to 5f 2yo winner Sirici (including AW/Listed; RPR 96), half-brother to 1m2f winner Copperknob (75); dam 6f 2yo winner (89), half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Silhuette out of half-sister to 5f/6f Listed winner Dazed And Amazed; speedy pedigree and yard get winning newcomers.
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5th

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:10 Bellewstown

Ennoble

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent RPRs in his first three races before a quiet final run last season; 5-1 for his return in a 5f maiden at Navan where he unseated early after stumbling; should be competitive in this company.

5/2

3

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Ennoble

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran to similar RPRs in mid 70s in first three maidens last season at 6f-5f and earned a rating of 78; below best over C&D when last seen in October but soft may not have suited; returns with yard in red hot form and dangerous to dismiss on ground that will suit.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:22 Navan

Ennoble

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Not disgraced in first two starts in 6f Curragh maidens on good ground; confirmed maiden-winning potential with third placing over this trip at Cork; virtually nothing to choose between him Bad Boy Rizz.

9/4

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stuck to his task well when beaten 1.5l by a stablemate on debut at Naas a fortnight ago; should relish the step up to 6f given his pedigree and yard's representatives often take giant strides from first run to second; Moore seemingly prefers Brussels but he warrants plenty of respect.
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4th

3

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Kansas

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett colt is taking his racing well, taking his form to a new level when second in Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster last month; 15 days later not quite as effective but solid run all the same upped to 6f when 3.5l fifth in Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket; major player providing he handles the surface.

5/2

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respectable sixth over C&D earlier this month having been slowly away; will need a big step forward from that to figure here though.
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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: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey colt; cost 140,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Baby Gal (6f 2yo; RPR 75) and Fillyfudge (1m2f including AW; 71); dam 7f-1m2f winner (94), half-sister to 6f-1m winner Miss Bootylishes and 6f 2yo winner Bow Wave; enough speed in his pedigree to suggest he could be involved for a yard that get winning newcomers.
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3rd

4

(9)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Learntodiscover

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Havana Grey colt whose three runs have all been over C&D, notably speed throughout when holding off an odds-on shot from Ballydoyle (a keen Fresh Fade in fourth) in maiden on Derby weekend; never dangerous last of 4 in Group 2 Railway Stakes three weeks later however and is now tried in cheekpieces.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Learntodiscover

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

140,000gns yearling; well-fancied on debut over C&D but could only manage third behind Brussels (fourth of six in the July Stakes); mastered the odds-on Puerto Rico here on second start, but that rival did not get the best of runs and may now turn the tables.

6/1

1st

5

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Learntodiscover

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Well-fancied on debut over C&D but could only manage third (good); 140,000gns yearling is capable of winning a maiden and can go close here with some improvement.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill colt; cost 225,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to four winners including Stardevote (Group-placed French 6.5f/7f including 2yo; RPR 100), Hoof It Hoof It (6f including 2yo; 76) and Jaayiz (6f-10.5f including 2yo/AW/France); dam 6f winner (75), half-sister to 1m Listed winner.
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14th

12

(13)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Maximum Scepticism

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; won a 6f Nottingham maiden on third start and a solid fourth in a Tipperary Listed race over 7.5f next time; gelded since and needs much more.

22/1

3

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

17:47 Tipperary

Maximum Scepticism

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Churchill colt made it third time lucky when winning a Nottingham maiden (6f, good) by over 3l last month, making all; held by Brussels on their meeting at the Curragh in May; needs more stepped back up to 7f.

7/2

4

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:15 Nottingham

Maximum Scepticism

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Irish raider who shaped well in two good Curragh maidens in the spring (6f/7f); beaten under 2l when fifth of ten on latter occasion and looks the one to beat here.

8/11

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
U S Navy Flag colt; dam 5f AW 2yo/6.6f turf winner (RPR 80), sister to German 1m1f Listed winner Cliffs Art, half-sister to Polish 5f winner Salien; yard excel with their sprinters and any market support worth noting.
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14th

14

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:30 Limerick

Sand Art

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Not a bad run over 7f at Down Royal in May; appeared not to get the longer trip at Ballinrobe last time; others have stronger claims.

10/1

10th

12

(14)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

19:27 Ballinrobe

Sand Art

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Took a small step in the right direction when seventh of 14 at Down Royal last time; not far behind Honey Dale then but both need to improve.

12/1

7th

13

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Sand Art

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Well beaten in three maidens and no sign of improvement for switch to handicaps at Dundalk last time.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Paid the price for being keen early when fourth of 10 over C&D having gone off a 10-3 shot; may do better now for a yard that do well with juveniles but certainly needs to.
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1

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Slaudeen

9st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a 6f rated race at Navan on his fourth start, with Fresh Fade, First Approach and Parkside Lad among his victims; found things too demanding last time in a Listed race in which Morehampton and Fresh Fade fared better.

10/1

8

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Fairyhouse

Slaudeen

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Rated 92 after four starts; gained first win in a rated race at Navan (6f, good) on latest (Fresh Fade 0.75l behind); seemed to handle soft ground when fourth at Galway on penultimate; not without a chance.

12/1

1st

2

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:15 Navan

Slaudeen

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fourth in maidens in the Curragh and Galway; can be rated a possible future winner but may be flattered by an opening mark of 89; gelded since his last run.

9/2

Non-runners

Canon Law, Cool Azul

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.00
Straight Forecast €15.44
Trifecta €18.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kansas

POSTDATA:

Killourney Reigns

The Irish Sun:

Slaudeen