July 05 / 14.32 Naas

14.32

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 8 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 87

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From top yard but has shown just minor promise in maidens at the Curragh (6f, good) and Listowel (6.5f, gd-yld); first-time cheekpieces need to eke out a lot more.
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5th

11

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Neolithic

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has improved on his 2yo efforts this term, winning a conditions race at Gowran (7f, soft; unraced on firmer than good) in between thirds in Listed races at the Curragh; solid chance on the figures and he's Ryan Moore's pick; wears blinkers for the first time.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Neolithic

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Didn't show much in first two starts but made it third time lucky when winning a median sires series race at Naas (6f, good); reappeared with a decent third here behind the evergreen Big Gossey in the Gladness Stakes (7f, sft-hvy); took the scalp of Greek Mythology at Gowran (7f, soft) last time but that rival lacked a recent run; top rated but Moore prefers Causeway.

7/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 23

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in both starts so far, over 5f at Tipperary (yld-sft) and over the same trip at Down Royal (good) when 1l behind stablemate Sir Alfie; could turn that form around on these terms; place chance.
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8th

5

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Howdyadoit

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

Three-time winner and was not beaten far in a Leopardstown premier handicap last month; stable second string but could run well if handling the surface.

10/1

8th

17

(14)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Howdyadoit

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Struggled since winning off 2lb higher at Navan in May and that was over 5f; unraced beyond 6f, he's hard to warm to.

33/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Howdyadoit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Won off 91 at Navan (5f) in May, but it's been a struggle since and hard to fancy at present.

16/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 80-1 on debut for a Curragh maiden last month but belied those long odds with an excellent 1.5l second of 13 (winner since beaten a head in a Group 3, third won a maiden easily next time out); tough to beat with a repeat of that.
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23th

26

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

The Pipers Call

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Hasn't really built on decent 2yo form of last year, although did scramble home in maiden here in June; not pace to challenge on handicap debut later same month on quick ground and has had a break since; 9lb out of handicap here.

33/1

5th

11

(16)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

The Pipers Call

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Useful form in two runs in decent company last summer (both over 6f; good); second of 13 at this venue; not quite as good but respectable nonetheless when third at Naas; coped with easier ground when making a winning reappearance here early this month; opening mark seems fair; strong chance.

9/2

1st

11

(17)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:10 Curragh

The Pipers Call

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Decent level of form in two runs last summer at 6f (both on good); second of 13 behind subsequent Group 3 runner-up Flushing Meadows at this venue; not quite as good but respectable nonetheless when third at Naas; gelded since.

5/2

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 41

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten behind Charles Darwin here on debut but defied odds of 22-1 to win a maiden second time up at Down Royal (5f, good, stablemate Howd'yadoit 1l behind); 4lb penalty for that success is negated by rider's 7lb claim; should go well again.
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9th

9

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Sir Alfie

8st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Dual Irish winner last term but he's not got going for his new yard this year; last turf start hinted he might be finding his level but he was beaten 10l on AW five weeks ago; well handicapped if this return to grass proves a positive.

33/1

6th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice in Ireland last season before closing out with two lesser efforts in Listed company; struggled for his current yard, coming a stone down the weights, and again didn't achieve much last time when fourth of five on turf here.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Lingfield

Sir Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's struggled since and has form figures of 89089 for his current yard; lost to prove.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of promise in a barrier trial here but was always behind on racecourse debut in a Fairyhouse maiden (6f, gd-yld)just over three weeks ago; can only be watched after that.
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3

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:10 Killarney

Down The Glen

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a heavy-ground nursery at Galway last year, so coming into his time of year; close third at the Galway festival over 1m and nothing went right for him there last time; one for the shortlist and more rain would be a plus.

8/1

7th

2

(13)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:53 Galway

Down The Glen

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Got off the mark in a heavy-ground 7f nursery at this track last year; best run since was a close third over C&D last time; up 1lb but the forecast softer ground is in his favour and can be a player despite a wide draw.

9/1

3rd

8

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Down The Glen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Highlight of juvenile form was a 7f course nursery win on heavy, achieved at the main expense of today's rival Aquilla Star; hard to be confident after a below-par Leopardstown run in June; would benefit from rain.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation colt bought for 200,000gns at the Craven Breeze-Ups; half-brother to winners Diego Ventura (6f-7f inc 2yo/Listed) and Taygar (5f-6f inc 2yo); dam 5f 2yo winner; appeals on paper and respected source; interesting newcomer.
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2

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:20 Listowel

Just A City Boy

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three runners for yard; beaten 10l on debut over 6f at Naas in July; gelded since and should do better up in trip today.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:32 Naas

Just A City Boy

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sioux Nation colt bought for 200,000gns at the Craven Breeze-Ups; half-brother to winners Diego Ventura (6f-7f inc 2yo/Listed) and Taygar (5f-6f inc 2yo); dam 5f 2yo winner; appeals on paper and respected source; interesting newcomer.

11/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear filly cost 58,000Euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Four Blondes (7f for this yard) and Jaxta (6f inc 2yo/KSA); dam 6f/6.5f winner (inc 2yo/AW/US), half-sister to Listed-placed 1m winner Cosmic Love; probably best watched on debut.
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3rd

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Stone Bear

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won for the third time when a ready enough winner over C&D two weeks ago; a 7lb rise is fair enough and a decent claimer taking off 7lb helps offset that rise; on the shortlist.

100/30

1st

8

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:17 Fairyhouse

Stone Bear

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Both wins have come on the AW, including over 6f on penultimate; ran on well for a 1l third of 16 off this mark at Naas on latest (5f, good); step back up to 6f a big positive; this a tougher race but looks progressive and leading claims.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Stone Bear

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3yo; minor promise in turf maidens; progressive on AW, winning two of last three, both at 6f; has gone up a total of 15lb for those two wins; 5f should be fine, as should good ground; go well.

7/2

Form: 00

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Huge odds and achieved little in maidens at Gowran (7f, soft) and the Curragh (6f, good); impossible to make a case for.
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8th

8

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:32 Naas

Theroadtoserfdom

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Huge odds and achieved little in maidens at Gowran (7f, soft) and the Curragh (6f, good); impossible to make a case for.

66/1

8

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Theroadtoserfdom

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Failed to beat a rival when 26l behind winner at 150-1 on debut; passed over

80/1

10th

11

(7)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Theroadtoserfdom

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

3,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-brother to six winners including Listed scorer Shumookhi; dam unraced half-sister to Group 3 winner Windsor Knot

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €64.70
Straight Forecast €66.09
Trifecta €187.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Piper's Call

POSTDATA:

Howd'yadoit

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Piper's Call

TOPSPEED:

The Piper's Call

The Irish Sun:

The Piper's Call