June 20 / 18.50 Down Royal

18.50

Good

BoyleSports Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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BoyleSports Median Auction Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The only runner in the field with racing experience having come third in what could turn out to be a strong Curragh maiden two weeks ago (6f, good); he was running on that day so the increase in trip looks like it could suit him; the trainer has two other contenders here also.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

North Coast

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Starman colt a 180,000gns yearling; ran away with ordinary Down Royal maiden and again when showing considerably better form in 4-runner Group 3 Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown in July, making all to beat an odds-on shot 6l (7f, good-to-yielding); possibly flattered by latest but certainly going the right way and proven over the trip; yard has a good recent record in this race.

8/1

1st

3

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 57y

18:57 Leopardstown

North Coast

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Promising debut in third behind Flushing Meadows at the Curragh; duly landed the odds at Down Royal 16 days later; outpointed by the Ballydoyle-trained Daytona in a 1m Listed race at Naas last time.

2/1

2nd

4

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:17 Naas

North Coast

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Starman colt a 180,000gns yearling; second foal; dam US 7.5f-1m1f turf winner (inc stakes); promising debut in Curragh maiden last month and took full advantage of that experience 16 days later to land the odds at Down Royal, making all to win well; type to continue improving and should make a bold bid if staying this longer trip.

15/8

33/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners inc Avomcic (Italian Listed-placed 1m 2yo; RPR 93), Drummond Warrior (6f; 90) and Hearty (11.6f/1m4f; 68); dam unraced half-sister to 7f/1m Group 3 winner Cheyenne Star; market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Nazario

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Ran several solid races in defeat last year for Natalia Lupini up to a mile; gelded since and looks to be new yard's selected on jockey bookings so can run well if ready enough.

9/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Snapped up for 250,000 Euros as a yearling; half-brother to 7f/1m 2yo winner Crypto Force (RPR 108); dam 1m1f winner (81), sister to French 13.5f/15.5f winner Era Uma Vez, is granddaughter of 11.6f Listed winning half-sister to top-class middle-distance performer Pilsudski; trainer and jockey combination last seen winning a Gowran maiden last weekend.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

World Tour

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Territories colt rated 81 after four starts; beaten 5.5l when second in a 1m Listowel maiden on latest; beaten the same distance over this trip on debut at Down Royal; place claims but needs to find a bit more to win.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

13:30 Listowel

World Tour

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Made a nice debut at Down Royal when a 5.5l third but disappointed at odds-on at Bellewstown next time when reportedly struck into (1m, good); too keen in first-time blinkers (now removed) at Galway last time (7f, yielding); needs to find improvement from somewhere.

6/1

3

(10)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Galway

World Tour

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

250,000euros yearling; made a nice debut at Down Royal when just behind Nazario but Bellewstown was disappointing at odds-on and trainer now reaches for blinkers; clearly a contender should the headgear make a difference.

7/2

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to six winners inc Gordon Bennett (5f/6f; RPR 102), Lorelei Rock (5f 2yo inc Listed; 94) and Es Raco (Swedish Listed-placed 5f/6f inc 2yo; 92); dam French 7.5f AW winner, half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Regime; a nice pedigree and from a strong Flat yard.
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1st

4

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Cork

Empty Wallet

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Bellewstown maiden winner (1m, good); not disgraced in Listed heat at Tipperary (7.5f, good); stayed on after being outpaced on handicap debut at Leopardstown (1m, yld-sft) in October; 3lb lower now and yard had first time out winner on Wednesday.

9/1

4

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Leopardstown

Empty Wallet

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Elzaam gelding built on promising debut when winning over this trip at Bellewstown (good); didn't land a blow in Tipperary Listed following month but not discredited when beaten 5l: drops in class and rider's claim a positive.

10/1

2

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

17:47 Tipperary

Empty Wallet

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Elzaam gelding built on his promising debut run at Down Royal (7f, good) when winning at Bellewstown (1m, good); clearly has a decent level of ability but this is much harder; needs to improve further.

6/1

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 25,000 Euros as a yearling; half-brother to three winners inc Crazy Spirit (Italian Group-placed 1m2f inc 2yo; RPR 108) & Franco Grasso (11.4f; 74); dam Listed-placed 8.6f-1m2f AW winner (102), half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 2 winner Good Old Boy Lukey; one of the likelier debutantes.
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24th

14

(31)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

My Corbett Court

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Showed much improved form when winning a Navan maiden claimer over 1m last time; hood is added today but is rated 80 so plenty to find; seems yard's second-string.

40/1

1st

5

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:00 Navan

My Corbett Court

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Hasn't looked the most straightforward in two 7f maiden runs, hanging at Down Royal and keen at Galway when weakening into midfield; plenty more needed.

9/1

7

(16)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Galway

My Corbett Court

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P Twomey

Finished behind Nazario and World Tour at Down Royal but he was green and didn't appear unfancied at 9-2; no doubt capable of a lot better.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to three winners inc Reux (7.5f-8.5f) and Near Gold (1m1f turf 2yo/9.5f); dam 10.5f winner, half-sister to outstanding miler Goldikova; fourth in what might have been a weak barrier trial; trainer runs two others so market check advised.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Which Wolf Wins

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sole win came in a Galway nursery on soft ground in July; was poor in a similar race at the Curragh last time and has a lot to find in this company; looks yard's second-string.

14/1

11th

1

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

Which Wolf Wins

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two for yard; has progressed since tackling handicaps, winning at Galway off 72 and runner up over this C&D off 81 last time out (4lb higher now); decent run in the Ballyhane sandwiched between those efforts; needs to improve further to win off this mark.

4/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 6f/7f winner Capuchinero (inc AW; RPR 84), half-sister to winners Arendelle (1m; 72), Gallagher (Australian 10.5f) and Doune Castle (3m/3m2f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Makers Mark

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Improved slightly on very moderate form when beaten 15.5l into fifth at Down Royal (1m2f, soft), bit keen; down 3lb and no sign of winning potential yet.

28/1

5th

9

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Makers Mark

8st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

No sign of winning potential so far from seven runs; beaten 28l on Fairyhouse return.

50/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000 Euros yearling purchase; Dam placed 1m AW (RPR 68), closely related to winners Tenor (1m Listed) and Holy Roman Warrior (7f 2yo), half-sister to winners Corsica (1m5f Group 3) and Ocean Storm (7.4f 2yo); 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

4th

12

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Love Orchid

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Was progressive in maidens last year without winning; has been regressive in handicaps this term; the blinkers worn last time retained; needs more.

14/1

6th

6

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Love Orchid

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Yet to reach the first three; needs to find considerable improvement in first time blinkers; Kc Bear is the more appealing of the trainer's two.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unplaced 6f-8.6f (RPR 68), sister to 1m4f winner Red For All, closely related to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Misheer, out of useful 5f 2yo winner.
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5th

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

The Love Machine

8st 11lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Won a 6f Navan nursery last year for Mick Mulvany; has been well below that level for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy despite dropping plenty in the weights.

25/1

12th

6

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

The Love Machine

9st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Record of 1-16; well beaten in five starts for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy on that evidence.

33/1

18th

19

(3)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

The Love Machine

8st 13lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

5f nursery winner for the Mulvany stable; out of form since joining this stable; still 4lb above his winning mark.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to US 5f turf/5.5f AW winner Incanto (inc stakes); dam placed 7f 2yo (RPR 65), sister to US 5f winner Remaster; third in barrier trial behind Flanker Jet who was fourth in a decent maiden subsequently; trainer runs two others so the market can help sort them.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(16)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:49 Gowran Park

Green Universe

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beaten just over 8l on nursery debut at Bellewstown last time; the blinkers worn then are retained; seems yard's second-string.

14/1

7

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

Green Universe

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beaten out of sight in three maiden runs; hard to know what to expect on his handicap debut but he has been gelded and blinkers are now tried; in top hands so market watch advised.

12/1

14th

6

(3)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:07 Naas

Green Universe

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Down the field here on debut; last of 14 at Leopardstown last week; will need to obtain a handicap mark.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 63), half-sister to 6f-1m3f winner; came sixth of nine in a barrier trial; last 2yo winner for trainer was in 2018
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4th

2

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Farabove The Limit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Encouraging stable debut when third of seven over 1m here in November; backwards step at Southwell one month later; steps up in trip with improvement essential.

16/1

3

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

Farabove The Limit

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Cheaply bought; has offered little in 7f maidens, although was set a stiff task behind subsequent Group 2 winner Constitution River at Galway in July; blinkers on for handicap debut; market may reveal expectations.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dam placed 5f 2yo (RPR 75), half-sister to winners Mgheera (5f Group 2) and Readman (Italian 6f-10.5f).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

One Cool Bear

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden has been poor over 7f last twice, including here last time; has to get back to his better 6f runs at Dundalk and Naas.

16/1

13th

7

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

One Cool Bear

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden with plenty of experience, notably twice runner-up in AW handicaps; plenty to find with Fortuity on recent Roscommon run though.

12/1

7th

9

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

One Cool Bear

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Knocking on the door in three runs this year; runner up and fourth at Dundalk and then fourth in first time visor (retained) on return to turf at Naas (6f, good); stamina to prove upped in trip.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Sienna Says (5f AW; RPR 63) and Andartis (France 8.5f AW); dam 6f/7f AW winner (inc 2yo; 81), closely related to useful 5f/7f winner March On Beetroot; first Flat runner for trainer this year and best watched.
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6

(1)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

St Gobnaits Charm

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Thomas Cooper

Of no account on the evidence of his four starts; cheekpieces for the first time.

200/1

11th

11

(5)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

St Gobnaits Charm

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Thomas Cooper

Poor efforts on all three starts; gelded since.

66/1

7

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Cork

St Gobnaits Charm

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Thomas Cooper

Poor runs at Down Royal and Roscommon, tongue-tied second occasion; dismissed.

100/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheaply boughts Soldier's Call filly; half-sister to winners Activated (5f/6f inc 2yo/US; RPR 75) and Sands Of Marra (Qatari 7f); dam 5f winner (inc 2yo; 77), closely related to 6f winner Tanfantic, out of half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner Land Of Dreams; speedily bred but yard not known for 2yo winners.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Cork

La Masia

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Finished last in maidens at both Down Royal and Bellewstown.

150/1

8th

8

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:32 Bellewstown

La Masia

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Beaten a long way in a Down Royal maiden over 7f on debut and has to improve enormously.

100/1

14th

14

(13)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

La Masia

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Cheaply boughts Soldier's Call filly; half-sister to winners Activated (5f/6f inc 2yo/US; RPR 75) and Sands Of Marra (Qatari 7f); dam 5f winner (inc 2yo; 77), closely related to 6f winner Tanfantic, out of half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner Land Of Dreams; speedily bred but yard not known for 2yo winners.

40/1

Non-runners

Wedding Year, Rolltight, Elora Prince

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €29.90
Straight Forecast €36.36
Trifecta €134.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

North Coast

SPOTLIGHT:

World Tour

POSTDATA:

North Coast

The Irish Sun:

North Coast