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GoodFinlay Volvo Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden
- Prize money: £14628.1
- 1m 2f 0y
- 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.65
- Place: £1.25
Form: 7-2
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 1 (2) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 84y |
10st 0lb |
Won a 1m2f Curragh maiden (good) in May but found things tougher stepped up to 1m4f on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (gd-fm); this less demanding and it would be no surprise if he were to bounce back. |
15/2 |
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11 (9) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
One of three runners for Aidan O'Brien; runner-up at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) on return and went one better when 8-13 in another maiden at the Curragh (1m2f, good) two months later, comfortably in the end but he was pushed along over 3f out; has many a big-race entry and brings clear potential, plus probable stamina, to this handicap debut. |
16/1 |
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1st 6 (5) |
24th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Frankel colt never landed a blow on debut in end of season course maiden (1m) last year; stepped up massively on that when runner-up in 10.5f Dundalk maiden in March; Irish Derby entry should play a major role here. |
9/4 |
20/1
- Place: £9.85
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 14 (13) |
27th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Half-brother to two winners including La Sapienza (French 7.5f 2yo; RPR 95); dam French winner; far outran expectations (66-1) on C&D debut last month, green but staying on strongly to chase home an odds-on Ballydoyle shot (third and fourth have won since); gelded since and could have more improvement in him than most. |
13/2 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Fourth foal; half-brother to two winners including La Sapienza (French 7.5f 2yo; RPR 95); dam French winner, half-sister to Listed-placed 1m1f/1m2f winner Bright Melody, out of Fillies' Mile winner; best watched. |
20/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.45
Form: 2
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19th 1 (11) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won two 1m races (good) in Ireland last year, but hasn't seen his race out in three outings over that trip for Declan Carroll this spring; now drops to 7f for the first time since his debut. |
25/1 |
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9th 4 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won two 1m races (good) in Ireland last year; has needed both runs for this yard but stepped up on reappearance when just ahead of the hampered City Of Poets over C&D a fortnight ago; another advance is possible but needed. |
16/1 |
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8th 10 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Pair of 1m wins on good ground in Ireland last summer, namely a Naas maiden (wore cheekpieces) and Curragh handicap (visored); low-mileage new recruit for Declan Carroll but he'll need to leave last month's Newmarket reappearance with a tongue-tie added (retained) well behind to play a leading role here. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 4
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| 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 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
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6th 4 (4) |
20th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
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 |
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12 (7) |
11th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 6
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 |
15th Oct 2026 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Useful Flat maiden (on various ground) who was no match for the winner when second on hurdle/stable debut over C&D (good) in April; he should have a future in this code but others make greater appeal today, including his stablemate Old Habits. |
10/1 |
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2nd 9 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
No wins in six on the Flat for Jessica Harrington but showed a fair level of ability at up to 1m4f and joined this yard for 40,000gns; lacks jumping experience but raw ability is respected. |
3/1 |
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6th 2 (4) |
9th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 132y |
9st 12lb |
Steady progress in five maiden starts and has only found one too good in maidens at Roscommon and Listowel on last two runs back at this sort of trip; handicapper hasn't taken any chances but likely to be more to come. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 5 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Off the mark on his second start for this yard when scoring at Doncaster (1m2f) in June and he followed up at Hamilton (1m4f, also good to firm) the following month; raced freely before finishing tailed off at Newmarket last time but that was too bad to be true; return to this trip should be no issue and he's a contender to bounce back. |
7/2 |
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4th 1 (1) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
0-7 in Ireland but he's been a big improver this season and made it 2-3 for George Scott when completing a double at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last month; that was against two rivals but he won in decisive fashion and still looks feasibly treated off 5lb higher; strong contender in hat-trick bid. |
8/11 |
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1st 3 (3) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Irish 4yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, prevailing by 3l on his second stable start; kept on for close third over 1m3f on his stable debut and there can be optimism that 1m4f will be within range; strong claims up 7lb for last time. |
5/4 |
20/1
Form: 03
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 |
29th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Modest on the Flat; best hurdles run when second to an 80-1 shot in C&D novice in August (good to firm; form not worked out); well beaten over C&D on handicap debut last time; bit to prove. |
16/1 |
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9th 4 |
14th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
A regressive maiden on the Flat but has taken surprisingly well to hurdling this summer; close second to shock winner over C&D (good to firm) last month, form that was recently franked by the third, and ought to be competitive again on this handicap debut. |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Fair Flat performer; has shown a degree of promise in two runs over hurdles, last time finishing 15l sixth of seven in a Perth maiden (2m, good); each-way chance. |
12/1 |
80/1
Form: 000
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 20y |
11st 7lb |
Half-brother to Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip; modest Flat handicapper for Joseph O'Brien; won over 1m5f at Down Royal last July off 61; solid run off 10lb higher at Galway represents his best form; has joined Enda Bolger; would prefer better ground. |
14/1 |
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9 (5) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark on second attempt in handicaps, readily winning over 1m5f at Down Royal last month off 61; solid run off 10lb higher at Galway on easier ground and remains a contender with better ground likely in his favour. |
7/2 |
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3rd 8 (11) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 84y |
8st 9lb |
Fourth runner for yard; confirmed promise of handicap debut third at Limerick (11.5f, good) by scoring comfortably at Down Royal (1m5f, good); hiked up 10lb for that and drops back slightly in trip; preferred by McMonagle and this half-brother to Melbourne Gold Cup winner Gold Trip could have more in the tank. |
11/4 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (16) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 10lb |
Second to a useful type in C&D maiden in May; has struggled since and was well behind Slive Binnian here last month. |
16/1 |
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10th 11 (13) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 12lb |
Best effort came in a C&D maiden in May when a 0.5l second to an 80 rated rival; ran respectably on handicap bow at Navan (1m2f, good) but struggled upped to 1m5f at Ballinrobe latest; drops back in trip now and the return to the AW is a plus. |
22/1 |
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8th 6 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
9st 7lb |
Promise in maidens and far from disgraced on handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, good) where a 3l fourth of 11 in first-time blinkers (retained); could go well if he stays this longer trip, but pedigree raises questions. |
15/2 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 (12) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb
|
First reserve; lightly raced 4yo didn't land a blow on handicap debut at Limerick in June behind Carvalhal; probably best watched for now. |
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7th 2 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Dropped away from two furlongs out on debut over 1m2f at the Curragh last May; not seen again after a moderate run over 1m5f at Leopardstown in June; hard to fancy after a moderate 1m run at Killarney. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 2 (2) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
16-race maiden who has some modest form (mostly on AW) but was beaten 38l and 30l this month in his two starts for new stable; at least this drop back in trip looks a plus. |
14/1 |
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8th 8 (5) |
15th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-15 and placed just once (1m2f, good to firm); well beaten in a selling handicap (1m4f, AW) on first start for this yard and it's hard to make a strong case for him. |
33/1 |
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8th 5 (4) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who was well backed on turf here last time, when coming away with two subsequent winners; a player on that, having since been picked up from Ross Burdon for 1,800gns, but he's never been quite this far and will need to settle better. |
3/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €57.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €89.28 |
| Trifecta | €339.70 |