June 28 / 17.15 Curragh

17.15

Good

Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 36 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of debut promise over 5f at Navan, keeping on well although lost second late on; not as effective on much softer ground over the same trip at Tipperary; cheekpieces now.
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11th

6

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

Best Suggestion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John C McConnell

Opened his account in a 6f claiming race at Dundalk on his eighth start for Andy Oliver; placed twice over C&D on good going; not sure to find soft ground ideal

10/1

1st

7

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Best Suggestion

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Is 0-7; bang there in a 5f Navan maiden in July and only 2l away in a 7f handicap here last week (first-time blinkers now discarded); one of the better options.

5/2

6th

3

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Best Suggestion

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Only narrowly denied on handicap debut off 1lb lower mark at Navan in July (5f) but no sort of race both starts since at same trip; upped in trip and blinkers added for AW debut.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when running up with the pace over a slightly longer trip at this venue early this month; closely matched with the staying-on Angel Of Promise on that running.
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9th

7

(5)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Colter Bay

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Made a promising debut when fifth of 18 in a Curragh maiden; not as good on his second outing; C&D maiden winner in July, form boosted by wins for runner-up Stella Alpina and fourth-placed Amicitia.

6/1

1st

1

(13)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Colter Bay

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Made a promising debut when fifth of 18 in a Curragh maiden in which today's rival Stella Alpina finished second; not as good at the same venue on second outing and has plenty to find with Washington Street on that evidence.

10/1

3

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Colter Bay

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Made a promising debut when running up with the pace over a slightly longer trip at this venue early this month; closely matched with the staying-on Angel Of Promise on that running.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to four winners including Enjazaat, a 6f Listed scorer for Owen Burrows; dam 6f 2yo winner, out of 5f Group 3 winner.
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4

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Describe

9st 8lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Huge odds and ran accordingly in both maidens; easily passed over.

50/1

10th

3

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

14:42 Limerick

Describe

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Was 200-1 and failed to beat a rival home when very slowly away on debut at the Curragh (6f, good); steps up in trip; hard to fancy.

50/1

4

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Describe

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Eighth foal; half-brother to four winners including Enjazaat, a 6f Listed scorer for Owen Burrows; dam 6f 2yo winner, out of 5f Group 3 winner.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E44,000 yearling; first foal; dam 5f 2yo winner, half-sister to winners; likely to need experience.
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10th

1

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Cork

Dreaminthejungle

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Shaped promisingly when seventh of 16 over 6f at the Curragh on only start last year; fine effort against younger rivals when fifth of 24 at the same venue on reappearance; held by runner-up Cool Azul.

14/1

5th

3

(9)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Dreaminthejungle

10st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Shaped promisingly when seventh of 16 over 6f at this venue on only start last year; faces a big task against the 3yos.

33/1

5

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Dreaminthejungle

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

E44,000 yearling; first foal; dam 5f 2yo winner, half-sister to winners; likely to need experience.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to five-time winner Gert Lush; dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner, sister to useful 6f winner Sir Thomas Gresham.
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3rd

1

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Eichan San

10st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has failed to reach the first three in 11 attempts; has shown his best form this season in two Curragh outings; well beaten at Leopardstown last time (7f, good); blinkers go on now.

12/1

12th

17

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Eichan San

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Now 0-10 but has ability judged on his keeping-on fourth of 21 at the Curragh in April; didn't get a clear run at Down Royal last month and completely missed the break when fifth of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (Irish Rumour second); good chance if he can get away on terms.

7/1

Form: 0-7

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not much went right on his debut in a 6f Naas maiden last August; beaten 12l in mid-division over 7f at Dundalk in January.
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7th

7

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

12-race maiden; only midfield at Redcar 11 days ago on his first run after wind surgery; continues to slide down the weights and testing ground won't be an issue; could have a bigger run in him.

12/1

5th

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Men Of Honour

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fair ex-Irish maiden; yet to show his best form for new yard this term, beating only one in 7f Thirsk handicap in July; hopes are pinned on a wind operation sparking a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Irish maiden; ran his best race for new connections when staying on over 6f at Doncaster 11 days ago; stays 7f but he may need a drop into Class 6 to break his duck.

20/1

8 (10)
Naples

3/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E65,000 yearling; first foal; dam 1m3f winner from the influential family of Group 1 winners Creachadoir and Youmzain; even-money favourite for debut in a 1m maiden at Limerick 17 days ago, travelled well to the distance of this race, appeared not to stay and faded into fourth; remains interesting.
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12th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Naples

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dam 1m3f winner; 1m, heavy-ground maiden winner last September for Paddy Twomey; after his four 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard this term, trying cheekpieces last time, others bring much more persuasive claims.

25/1

12th

9

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Naples

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Heavy-ground maiden winner at Listowel in September when trained by Paddy Twomey; well beaten in the Spring Mile on his yard debut but his two efforts since (1m2f) have been a bit better; cheekpieces now go on but he wouldn't want the ground too lively.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E7,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to two winners; dam 7f winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Invincible Warrior.
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11th

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:10 Killarney

Radient Man

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: John Joseph Murphy

Down in a 6f maiden at the Curragh last June; looked an awkward ride when around 10l fifth of eight over C&D last October.

20/1

9

(13)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Radient Man

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John Joseph Murphy

E7,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to two winners; dam 7f winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Invincible Warrior.

20/1

9/2

Form: 2

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran 33-1 odds when finding only the Aidan O'Brien-trained Seattle too good on debut at Navan (5f, good) six weeks ago; ran on strongly from rear and took second (stablemate Best Suggestion third) after meeting trouble in running; cheekpieces fitted now; deserves respect.
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1st

6

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Sun Soldier

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Won at Punchestown last year (1m, gd-yld) off 7lb lower; fine effort on seasonal return off this mark when not beaten far at the Curragh (7f, soft); sharper for that and nicely drawn here; interesting.

9/2

5th

6

(14)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Sun Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Gained breakthrough success in first-time blinkers at Punchestown (1m, good to yielding) in September off 70; good third off this mark at Cork when last seen in September; blinkers are getting the best from him and he's a player if ready on seasonal return.

11/2

3rd

11

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Sun Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

3yo gained breakthrough success in first-time blinkers (retained) at Punchestown (1m, gd-yld) on latest (Facethepuckout fourth); 7lb rise seems fair enough and he should go well again.

13/2

Form: 65-72

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran twice at two; improved from a Killarney run when second over 7f at Gowran on handicap debut; more needed.
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3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Frustrating to follow but has threatened to win maidens and went close in a 7f handicap at Gowran last month; not as good at the Curragh since back at this trip and may find one or two too good again; wears first-time tongue-tie.

2/1

5th

11

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Has been placed on five of his nine starts including twice over C&D; ran a cracker last time when headed late over 7f in a Gowran handicap considering he got no peace in front; a repeat of his best will make him the one to beat.

11/4

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Washington Street

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Useful maiden form this term except for a poor run on her penultimate start; second in a C&D handicap in June, the winner was placed twice at the Galway festival; becoming frustrating but may appreciate the return to 7f after recent third in a 6f Curragh maiden.

7/2

Form: 0-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked raw at Navan on only start at two; can build on her run here early in the month, a staying-on sixth over a slightly longer trip at this venue, only 1/2l behind the more prominently ridden Colter Bay.
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13th

3

(18)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Angel Of Promise

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Fair run in Curragh maiden last term; showed improvement when fifth in 1m AW handicap (solid form) last month; visor swapped for blinkers.

8/1

5th

3

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Of Promise

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Well beaten in two turf handicaps over 6f; first run here and dam is related to AW winners; visor on and stamina to prove.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to the yard's talented Ano Syra; needs to find plenty of improvement from C&D debut.
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16th

8

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Charasson

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

Won a C&D maiden in June; promising fifth in a Listed race at Naas in July; may struggle to reverse form with runner-up Carla Ridge; appeared not to stay 7f here last Saturday.

12/1

1

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Charasson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Won a 6f maiden here in June and a fine effort in a Naas Listed race over the same trip since; has plenty of speed so this trip is a question but is a player if staying.

100/30

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price on debut in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse; made no impression; safe to rule out.
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6

(12)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Grown Ups

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Makes no appeal on the evidence of outings at Fairyhouse and this venue last month.

200/1

14

(12)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Grown Ups

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Big price on debut in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse; made no impression; safe to rule out.

100/1

12

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Grown Ups

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Prince Of Lir filly; half-sister to 6f/7f winner Dandyville (including AW; RPR 104); dam 7f 2yo winner (69), half-sister to useful 6f winner Arnhem, out of half-sister to prolific 6f-1m4f winner Dharkan; suitable trip for debut but this is probably a tough ask for a newcomer.

40/1

Form: 0009

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in four 7f/1m maidens, beaten a minimum 25l; can be left out of calculations.
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20th

19

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Lady Crossing

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: William J Fitzpatrick

Showed next to nothing in maidens; in rear on handicap debut at Dundalk; vastly improved when fourth of 13 at 66-1 over 1m at Limerick last month; dam Crossing was a useful performer for this stable; may be on the upgrade.

20/1

4th

15

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Lady Crossing

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: William J Fitzpatrick

Never closer than eighth place in nine outings; last of 14 at Dundalk on handicap debut; transformation needed.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
E16,000 yearling; sixth foal; sister to 7f Listed winner Mehmento; half-sister to three winners; dam unplaced, half-sister to useful 5f winner Kyllang Rock.
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15th

15

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Mise Freisin

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Thomas Mullins

40-1, never counted when soundly beaten on C&D debut in late June; can only be watched for now.

66/1

16

(16)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Mise Freisin

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

E16,000 yearling; sixth foal; sister to 7f Listed winner Mehmento; half-sister to three winners; dam unplaced, half-sister to useful 5f winner Kyllang Rock.

14/1

Form: 4-4228 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up including at this venue, with Colter Bay (fifth) and Angel Of Promise (sixth) behind; excuses last time when unplaced favourite on handicap debut at Fairyhouse, reported blowing hard and with a wound on the off-hind.
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9th

11

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Stella Alpina

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: W McCreery

Won Tipperary maiden (5f, good) last month on eighth start and has travelled from Ireland for today's run; however, she was only sixth in a Listed race at Tipperary (5f, yielding) last time and improvement is needed.

25/1

15

(7)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

Stella Alpina

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Odds-on C&D maiden winner last time; has plenty of speed, but this 77-rated filly steps into a different league now.

50/1

1st

9

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Tipperary

Stella Alpina

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Went close in two early season maidens and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when beaten a short head at Cork a fortnight ago; has shown plenty of speed, so 5f will probably be fine and she sets a solid enough standard on form.

Evs

12/1

Form: 8-245

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut to go close over this trip at Dundalk in January; two fair turf runs since then but will need to surpass her 73 rating to win a maiden of this standard.
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11th

4

(20)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Suerte

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

A 13-race maiden; bits and pieces of form to her credit and did some very good late work behind Launch Time at Leopardstown; couldn't back that up at Bellewstown but return to a more galloping track should suit, albeit wide draw not ideal.

13/2

10th

2

(12)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Suerte

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

A 12-race maiden; bits and pieces of form to her credit and did some very good late work behind Launch Time at Leopardstown; okay draw for a hold-up filly and capable of getting involved.

8/1

6th

20

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Suerte

9st 13lb

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Never closer than seventh in four handicap attempts; seems regressive; second reserve.

Non-runners

Bennu

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €168.50
Straight Forecast €102.98
Trifecta €1145.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Stella Alpina

SPOTLIGHT:

Naples

The Irish Sun:

Sun Soldier

TOPSPEED:

Stella Alpina

POSTDATA:

Stella Alpina