June 28 / 17.15 Curragh

17.15

Good

Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
RTV
View Course
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

8

(21)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Eichan San

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Now 0-9 but has ability judged on his keeping-on fourth of 21 over C&D in April (soft); didn't get a clear run at Down Royal on Friday so remains of interest.

14/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6th

5

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Men Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A fair 6f/7f maiden for Andrew Slattery in 2025; yet to hit top form for his new stable, though not best drawn when beating one in 6f Ripon handicap 17 days ago; no surprise to see him take a step forward here from a falling mark.

25/1

9th

9

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Formerly with Andrew Slattery, finishing a close fourth to this year's Irish Lincolnshire winner Ribee at Gowran Park (7f, heavy) last October; joined Ruth Carr soon after for 12,000gns; weakened quickly, ninth of 12 to Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago; now 2lb lower.

14/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Naples

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

1m heavy-ground maiden winner for Paddy Twomey in Ireland; suffered heavy defeat on stable debut in Doncaster's Spring Mile in March but offered something to work on when fifth of eight in Haydock handicap (about 1m2f, good to firm) last month; unexposed after just six starts.

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

16th

9

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Angel Of Promise

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Handicap debut over C&D in April was poor; Keane booked now, so maybe not the forlorn hope she seems.

16/1

20th

10

(16)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Angel Of Promise

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Edward Lynam

Looked raw at Navan on sole start as a 2yo; shaped well when a staying-on sixth of 18 over an extended 6f here on seasonal debut; hasn't builed on that in two subsequent runs here, the latest over 7f in a tongue tie (now abandoned); makes handicap debut now.

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(18)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Suerte

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Nine-race maiden; unplaced in six starts on turf; hard to make a case for her, though may improve from last month's seasonal debut.

14/1

7th

12

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Suerte

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on the grass and yet to finish in the first three; best run came at Dundalk and hopes are pinned on the new headgear combination sparking improvement.

20/1

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