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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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
10 (10) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 15y |
9st 8lb |
Placed over 1m2f at Leopardstown and 1m4f at Roscommon on his last two starts; fair chance he can reach the money again; same official rating (78) as the fillies General Support and Jannah Star. |
5/1 |
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 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 |
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1st 2 (8) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who still has low mileage; did well to finish 1l third at Kempton (1m3f, AW; came from difficult position) on stable debut and sole start this year; interesting off same mark on return from another break. |
7/4 |
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3rd 3 (7) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Showed promise in four handicap starts around 1m on turf in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh last year; new connections went to 58,000euros to acquire him in November and are quick to step him up in trip (also AW debut); market confidence could prove significant. |
100/30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish 4yo who went close at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last November; tailed off in next three runs but he showed signs of a revival with his front-running fourth in a Catterick handicap (2m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; now drops back in trip and grade and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid. |
11/2 |
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4th 5 (3) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Ex-Jim Bolger; close second at Newcastle last November (1m4f) but poor efforts since, including back on turf after a break over 1m4f here last time; blinkers replace cheekpieces; tries this trip for the first time but hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
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14th 3 (12) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
On a career-low mark and he's one to watch in the betting following a break; went close when 11-2 at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last November but it's disconcerting he was tailed off there on his next two outings. |
16/1 |
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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4th 3 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 40y |
10st 0lb |
Handicap debutant went close in a 10.5f maiden at Dundalk in May; soft ground may not have suited on latest; wears blinkers for the first time and could go well for yard with decent record at this venue. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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10th 2 (12) |
12th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y |
9st 9lb |
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; gelded now; jockey booking is the only positive. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 (3) |
19th Jun 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 180y |
9st 8lb |
Dropped away from two furlongs out on debut over 1m2f at the Curragh; likely to need more experience. |
33/1 |
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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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 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Regressive, ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow on the AW this spring; below par back in headgear (left off tonight) on his return to turf ten days ago. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €57.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €89.28 |
| Trifecta | €339.70 |