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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

1

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 95y

19:23 Roscommon

Dial Me In

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Debut winner over 7f last year; beaten at odds-on over 1m next time; after long layoff, one-paced fourth in 1m Cork conditions event when tried in a tongue-tie.

13/2

4th

1

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Cork

Dial Me In

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in Naas barrier trial before successful track debut in 7f Leopardstown auction event (good) last summer, overcoming traffic problems to get up on post; ran below that level when beaten odds-on favourite at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; 282 days off; tongue-tied.

7/1

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.
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No / Draw
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

7

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Shes Too Kool

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

0-5 but has ability and rated 85; far from disgraced when a 3.75l fourth of five in a Curragh Group 3 when last seen last June but that form hasn't worked out; hooded for seasonal return and probably best watched.

16/1

4th

4

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:20 Curragh

Shes Too Kool

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Unenviable task on debut when well beaten behind Albert Einstein in 6f Group 3 here; in a commanding lead when running out on bend in a 7f maiden at Leopardstown; can be rated a possible future winner following last week's third at Leopardstown; aiming high here though.

33/1

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Nephin Mountain

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Twice made the frame in soft-ground 7f Gowran handicaps in the spring; finished well when fourth against older horses over 1m1f on fast ground at Leopardstown, but bombed over 1m3f at Naas last time; yet to string two good runs together and trip is a big question mark.

12/1

14th

8

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Nephin Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Has shown signs he's capable of scoring off this mark with fourth placed finishes at Gowran Park twice (7f, soft) and produced solid effort up to 1m1f first time tackling good-to-firm when beaten 2.5l into fourth at Leopardstown 16 days ago; shaped as if this trip will be well within reach and definite claims.

13/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

9th

9

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

14:41 Down Royal

The Holy Apostle

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Standout 2yo effort when placed in a Killarney nursery (1m, good) off 68; quite exposed and his Limerick return was woeful,

50/1

16th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

17:13 Limerick

The Holy Apostle

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Standout 2yo effort when placed in Killarney nursery; quite exposed and will need to improve for this step up in trip on seasonal debut.

20/1

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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

11

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:30 Down Royal

Espritroyale

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

No show in two maidens for Sheila Lavery last year; improved effort in 6f Curragh maiden on debut for this yard in March but took a backward step in Roscommon handicap since; big step up in trip here (half-sister to 1m4f winner).

16/1

6th

2

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Espritroyale

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

No show in two maidens for Sheila Lavery last year; improved effort in 6f Curragh maiden (sft-hvy) on debut for this yard in March; worth a market check on handicap debut.

15/2

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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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