June 19 / 16.45 Leopardstown

16.45

Yielding

Irish EBF Auction Series Race (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £14628.1
  • 0m 7f 33y
  • 10 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Race (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Awtaad colt; 42,000euros yearling; second foal; dam twice-raced half-sister to Listed winners Daktani (1m 2yo), Diatribe (6f/7f) and Diaphora (1m), out of German 1,000 Guineas winner; tenderly handled when fourth to Battle Of Maldon in 7f Naas barrier trial; contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:25 Roscommon

Dial Me In

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won over 7f at two; good display when second to a better-fancied stablemate over C&D in May; down the field in handicaps at Royal Ascot and Goodwood; should be more at home in this company.

11/2

8th

9

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Dial Me In

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won the first of his five races and best form on penultimate start (10.5f, good); 1m4f for handicap debut looked interesting at Royal Ascot (good to firm; 28-1) on latest but he was a never-dangerous 13th of 19 after making a move early in straight, suggesting this trip is a better fit after all.

10/1

13th

9

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Dial Me In

8st 12lb

J: James McDonald

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Perhaps unsuited by soft ground and/or front-running on second start, as he's otherwise improved his rating every time; tongue tied for minor honours in two median auction races (1m and 10.5f) this term and, despite his pedigree, 1m4f for handicap debut looks interesting on the latest evidence.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; 17,000euros yearling; brother to 1m1f winner Theophilos (RPR 84); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Scots Piper, out of 1m2f winner/Irish Oaks runner-up; stable had C&D maiden winner last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:08 Roscommon

Sound Bite

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Made most of the running when favourite on debut in a 7f Leopardstown maiden; touched off by a Joseph O'Brien-trained rival who had the benefit of a barrier trial outing; third-placed She's Too Kool boosted the form with a respectable showing as the 125-1 outisder in last Saturday's Anglesey Stakes; can go one better.

6/4

2nd

6

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 33y

16:45 Leopardstown

Sound Bite

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sixth foal; 17,000euros yearling; brother to 1m1f winner Theophilos (RPR 84); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Scots Piper, out of 1m2f winner/Irish Oaks runner-up; stable had C&D maiden winner last week.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 5P

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impossible task on debut when well beaten behind Albert Einstein in 6f Curragh Group 3; in a commanding lead when running out on bend and then pulled up over C&D last week; can't be discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

17

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

Shes Too Kool

9st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Has had eight runs (seven on turf) and is rated 76; wasn't beaten far in a Curragh Group 3 last summer; after a couple of below par efforts to start this season, got back on track with a 2l fourth in a Dundalk maiden on latest; pulled up sole previous start on soft so rain would be a concern.

16/1

4th

14

(17)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Too Kool

9st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Owes her high mark to finishing fourth in Group 3 Anglesey Stakes last year; not a bad effort on Fairyhouse comeback in June but later in month keen and lost a shoe when last in Curragh premier fillies' handicap; back from a break and has a bit to prove from outside draw.

12/1

11th

12

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Shes Too Kool

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Maiden owes her high mark to finishing fourth in the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes at this meeting last year; not a bad effort on her first run since at Fairyhouse last time and should improve from that; 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly; 65,000euros yearling; half-sister to three winners including Ottoman Prince, a three-time scorer for Sir Michael Stoute; dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner; market will reveal expectations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Sanctijude

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Consistent in maidens and handicaps before breakthrough win in a 1m maiden at Gowran on her tenth start; got away with a 2lb rise but her chance was dismissed by punters when she ran in a 1m1f premier handicap here three weeks ago; 33-1 then, not disgraced in mid-division after meeting trouble in running; visor replaces cheekpieces worn then.

8/1

7th

14

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Sanctijude

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W McCreery

Consistent in maidens and handicaps before breakthrough win at Gowran on her tenth start; has got away with a 2lb rise but will need to find a little extra; cheekpieces fitted now.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior colt; 37,000euros yearling; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners, is granddaughter of half-sister to Irish Oaks winner Moonstone; despite a slow start, won 7f Naas barrier trial last month; leading chance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

20:10 Limerick

Battle Of Maldon

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed ability in first three maidens (7f-1m2f) on a variety of ground, the form of his Navan run working out well; made the trip to Chepstow worthwhile when getting up late on to win (1m2f, good to soft); the one to beat on handicap debut in receipt of the 3yo allowance.

7/4

1st

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Chepstow

Battle Of Maldon

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed ability in three Irish maidens (7f to 1m2f) on a variety of ground; well drawn and raced prominently before weakening to finish eighth of 18 at Navan (1m2f, good to yielding) four weeks ago; second, fifth and seventh have won subsequently; cheekpieces go on and he's far from discounted.

4/1

8th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Battle Of Maldon

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 7f Naas barrier trial last May; faded in the final furlong of a 7f maiden at Leopardstown the following month; reportedly scoped badly; made an encouraging seasonal debut over 1m at this venue but has a bit to find Huff'N'Puff.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal cost 22,000euros (14,000euros vendor yearling); half-brother to modest winners; dam placed US 5f-8.5f, half-sister to UAE 1m Group 3 winner Sefri, is granddaughter of 1m Group 3 winner; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Nephin Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last month's Ballinrobe win came at just shy of 1m2f, okay run over similar trip at Gowran latest; 2lb wrong here.

14/1

5th

15

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Nephin Mountain

9st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Was running from 4lb of the handicap at Galway ten days ago and will be more at home in this grade; only 3lb higher than when winning for this rider at Ballinrobe last month.

5/1

6th

13

(12)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Nephin Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Off the mark at the eleventh attempt when just getting up to beat Aquilla Star at Ballinrobe (1m2f) last month, having run wide home turn; 4lb wrong here and wide draw to overcome.

15/2

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheap purchase wasn't disgraced on debut at the Curragh 15 days ago when sent off at 250-1, finishing 5.5l behind a pair of Ballydoyle-trained runners; won't have to improve a great deal to figure.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(12)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

The Holy Apostle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Brendan W Duke

No semblance of form so far this year, blinkers now replace the hood; down 11lb this term and drop in trip could bring improvement; 1lb wrong.

12/1

18th

23

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

The Holy Apostle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Brendan W Duke

First reserve; 0-10 and hasn't built on promising handicap debut third at Killarney last August; latest run at Naas a bit better but still beaten over 10l; others appeal more.

8th

4

(17)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

The Holy Apostle

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Best effort came when placed in Killarney (1m, gd) nursery off 68 last year; hard to recommend based on last three runs and first-time hood needs to be a game-changer.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheap purchase didn't fare all that badly for a 100-1 shot on debut when eighth of 21 at the Curragh (6f), slowly away and beaten around 9l; nonetheless, might be one for handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Sara La Belle

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

She's hard to fancy on what she showed on her five starts in Ireland for Adrian McGuinness; however, her new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she's one to watch in the betting on stable debut.

14/1

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:10 Killarney

Sara La Belle

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten about 6l on nursery debut at Galway (7f) where she was slowly away on soft ground; did finish behind Invincible Will but could be given another chance under these conditions and now hooded.

20/1

7

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Galway

Sara La Belle

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Not an obvious contender on her maiden form, in good hands and may improve.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; 52,000gns yearling; dam 1m 2yo winner (RPR 97), closely related to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Peeping Fawn, half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Thewayyouare; tardy start when sixth in 7f Naas barrier trial but the winner won C&D maiden last week; hooded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Espritroyale

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Steadily improved for handicaps and appreciated ease in the ground last twice when runner-up at Down Royal (1m2f) and Galway (1m6f); well-held both times but was behind very well-handicapped winner at Galway and finished 2.75l ahead of Lady Pimsoll; considered but probably best on ground with a give.

5/1

2nd

18

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Espritroyale

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed for the first time at Down Royal last month but soundly beaten, needs to find extra; trainer also runs Blissful Bonita.

12/1

2nd

7

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

14:41 Down Royal

Espritroyale

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

No show in two maidens for Sheila Lavery last year; okay run in a Curragh maiden for this yard but took a backward step in a Roscommon handicap next time; took a big step up in trip to this C&D last time when 6.75l behind Teologia; down 3lb.

18/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to step up a pile judged on Listowel debut run over 6.5f when beaten 21l; stable second string.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Gowran Park

Gooddayatblackrock

8st 8lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Paul W Flynn

Soundly beaten on both starts for Gavin Cromwell, cheekpieces tried on debut for new yard.

33/1

10th

8

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 33y

16:45 Leopardstown

Gooddayatblackrock

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gavin Cromwell

Needs to step up a pile judged on Listowel debut run over 6.5f when beaten 21l; stable second string.

66/1

11

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:02 Listowel

Gooddayatblackrock

8st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Third foal; dam Canadian AW juvenile winner, out of maiden half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Stellar Mass and US 1m3f stakes winner Marzelline.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €11.30
Straight Forecast €8.85
Trifecta €163.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Espritroyale

SPOTLIGHT:

Battle Of Maldon

POSTDATA:

The Holy Apostle