July 09 / 18.30 Fairyhouse

18.30

Good To Firm

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 0000

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and well beaten in four maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; very unlikely.
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14th

10

(13)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Freelance Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: P J F Murphy

Shown nothing in five runs in maidens and best watched after 100 days off.

100/1

1

(15)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Freelance Dancer

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P J F Murphy

Triple-figure odds and well beaten in four maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; very unlikely.

100/1

10th

2

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Freelance Dancer

10st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Triple-figure odds and no impact in three maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; tongue tie and hood now tried; others appeal more.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 6f/1m winner Ms Brightside (inc 2yo/US); dam German 5f 2yo winner, half-sister to winners Ross (French 7.5f Listed) and Rocchigiani (7f 2yo/1m Group 3), out of German 1m Listed winner; one of two for trainer
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2nd

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f maiden here in February but soundly beaten on AW and turf since.

50/1

15th

1

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Patrick J McKenna

Has done most of his racing at Dundalk, highlight provided by a 7f maiden win in February; struggled over C&D last month, last of 17; blinkered now.

33/1

17th

14

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

10 of 13 starts have been at Dundalk, winning 7f maiden there in February; has struggled both starts since in handicaps and of limited appeal back on turf.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds for two maiden starts at 1m and 1m2f; best watched.
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2nd

10

(12)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Copper Craft

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

0-7; sent off favourite over 1m2f here a month ago and wasn't beaten far into third behind Jawhary; that was after a break, so might be sharper this time.

5/2

3rd

10

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Copper Craft

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Improved for fitting of headgear here over 1m last year (left off now), third of 14 in September after making good headway from off the pace and again rattled home well to dead-heat for fourth in December; should relish the step up in trip on his return.

100/30

Form: 85

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reasonable efforts in two maiden starts despite double and triple-figure odds; may do better in time.
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7th

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over 7f; improved on previous turf form when landing a Bellewstown handicap (1m, soft) last month; well beaten at the Curragh more recently.

12/1

12th

9

(4)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Lahore Da King

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Back-to-back AW winner in December over this trip; hadn't impressed in five previous turf runs but turned that on its head when landing a Bellewstown handicap off 67 eight days ago (1m, soft); can't be ruled out but others preferred.

17/2

Form: 9-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked raw on debut at the Curragh when well behind; returned at Naas last month after being gelded in the meantime when he showed some promise to stay on into fourth (1m, good); may thrive in handicaps.
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4th

6

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Launch Time

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Reappeared a fortnight ago to get off the mark over this trip at Leopardstown in first-time cheekpieces, defying a wide draw to win a shade snugly; 7lb rise a bit harsh but no surprise if he handled it.

11/2

1st

9

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Launch Time

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Can be rated one of the leading contenders on his autumn turf form; third in two races over 1m2f at Navan; arguably better when fourth of 22 over this trip at the Curragh; cheekpieces may help.

10/1

23

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Launch Time

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Cian Hughes

Getting closer of late, favourite when third in 1m2f Navan handicaps last twice, having travelled like a winner on latest but not quite getting home; one to consider now dropped in trip, despite being 1lb wrong.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l on debut at the Curragh last month at odds of 80-1 (6f, good); others more likely.
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11th

13

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Ribble Emperor

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P C O’Donnell

Can lead and some fair placed form in non-handicaps over 7f/1m, including when outclassed in third behind easy winner in AW maiden on Tuesday; mark probably stiff enough.

18/1

3rd

1

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Ribble Emperor

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: P C O’Donnell

Has placed form here but he's now 0-8 and exposed; unlikely to be winning this.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Ribble Emperor

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P C O’Donnell

Placed on all three AW starts at 7f-1m; turf form not as good and was well beaten on soft ground at the Curragh (5f) last month; better ground here likely a plus but others more convincing.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Tanfeer (6f 2yo; RPR 93), Daaree (7.5f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW; 89), Havana Rocket (7f AW; 84) and Green Hills Sweety (Italian 5f-6.7f AW inc 2yo); dam unraced daughter of UAE 1,000 Guineas winner Muwakleh; good rider aboard.
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7

(16)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Barnattin

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Half-sister to winners Tanfeer (6f 2yo; RPR 93), Daaree (7.5f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW; 89), Havana Rocket (7f AW; 84) and Green Hills Sweety (Italian 5f-6.7f AW inc 2yo); dam unraced daughter of UAE 1,000 Guineas winner Muwakleh; good rider aboard.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m winner Savvy Exchange (RPR 83); dam unplaced 1m/1m2f Flat and 2m hurdles, half-sister to winners Tuttipaesi (US 1m1f Grade 2) and Manhattan Beach (6f/7f), out of unraced half-sister to 7f/1m1f Group 3 winner Dubai Prince; trainer also runs Battle Borne so the market can guide as to expectations.
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3rd

15

(4)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Burford Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; just fair form in handicaps to date, including fifth over C&D; can get upset in the stalls.

9th

9

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Burford Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Just fair form in handicaps to date but her mark is beginning to drop and she is lightly raced; finished a 5.5l fifth of 13 at Down Royal when last seen on turf (7f, yielding); got upset in stalls and weakened quickly into tenth at Dundalk in November (10.5f).

15/2

Form: 00-

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two maiden starts at triple-figure odds; hard to recommend.
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5th

9

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

No More Kisses

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Poor form in maidens and tailed off on handicap debut last month; needs dramatic improvement for switch to AW and a longer trip.

20/1

14th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

No More Kisses

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: A Oliver

Weak form in maidens; stablemate of Copper Craft who has a similar profile; the market may provide clues about the relative prospects of the two handicap newcomers.

20/1

9

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

No More Kisses

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: A Oliver

Well beaten in two maiden starts at triple-figure odds; hard to recommend.

100/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly was never a factor on debut despite staying on up the straight at Punchestown in September (7f, good); given a break since then and she is entitled to improve from that; not discounted.
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4th

12

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Perfect Base

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best two efforts came in maidens around this trip at Fairyhouse and Roscommon on good ground; should get involved once the going doesn't deteriorate too much; cheekpieces added.

6/1

125/1

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not fancied for either maiden start and has only beaten one rival in those two runs; passed over
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13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Thomas Coyle

Poor form so far in maidens, easily discounted.

100/1

13th

15

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Cork

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Very weak form in three 7f maidens, can be left out of calculations.

200/1

11

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Posh Spirit

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Not fancied for either maiden start and has only beaten one rival in those two runs; passed over

125/1

18/1

Form: 6

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Some promise in sixth of 15 finish on debut at Gowran in May; beaten 15l that day so still much more needed.
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13th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Qvee

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Minor promise in good ground maidens over 7f/1m; wore tongue tie for heavy ground Gowran handicap debut (now left off) when a very disappointing last of 14 (tailed off); hood goes on now for AW debut.

25/1

14th

7

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Qvee

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Tracey Collins

Minor promise in maidens at 7f-1m on good ground; tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; related to plenty of winners (including one on heavy ground) so could improve; check the market.

14/1

7

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Qvee

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Some promise when sixth of 15 at Gowran; similar when seventh of 17 at Fairyhouse; will be more appealing when qualified for handicaps.

25/1

Form: 76

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in two maiden starts, including when 10l behind the winner over C&D in June; needs to continue improving.
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10th

12

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sandi O Mali

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Some promise in 7f turf maidens for her previous trainer; well beaten in three handicap outings, including here in race won by Masked Angel; will need to improve with a tongue-tie, plenty to find with Hasiyna on last month's clash.

16/1

10th

9

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Sandi O Mali

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed mild promise in 7f maidens for her previous trainer; appeared not to stay 1m here on only previous AW start; Colin Keane rides on yard debut

8/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 16 when beaten 36l on debut at Limerick over 1m; tongue-tie now goes on but unlikely to feature.
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11

(8)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Sara Verdier

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Second runner for yard; poor in two maidens and was soundly beaten in a Gowran claimer last time; has loads to find.

20/1

8th

14

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Sara Verdier

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Shown nothing at huge odds in either start so far; back up in trip with plenty to prove.

50/1

14

(12)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Sara Verdier

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M D O’Callaghan

Last of 16 when beaten 36l on debut at Limerick over 1m; tongue-tie now goes on but unlikely to feature.

66/1

7/4

Form: 0-22 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two good maiden runs this year sporting current headgear combination; came from off the pace at Naas to finish .075l behind the winner (1m, good); travelled best of all last time at Leopardstown but was caught in the final strides (7f, soft); return to firmer ground conditions a positive; most likely winner
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4

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shakazia

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

In fine form this year and off the mark in a Fairyhouse maiden (7f, good) in July; solid effort on handicap debut at Gowran and dropped 2lb for that 3l second; not discounted on AW debut if taking to the new hood.

4/1

5

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Gowran Park

Shakazia

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Notched two promising seconds before readily landing the odds in a 17-runner maiden over this trip at Fairyhouse five weeks ago; that was not a particularly strong race, but she has potential to make further progress.

2/1

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little at Roscommon on debut earlier this month when well beaten (7.5f, yielding); may come on from that to feature in what appears a weak maiden.
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13th

23

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Skippinandajumpin

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made up for an unlucky run at this track when getting off the mark at Leopardstown last time, both over 7f; needs more from 5lb out of the handicap but claimer aboard helps.

12/1

13th

23

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Skippinandajumpin

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made up for an unlucky run at this track when getting off the mark at Leopardstown last time, both over 7f; needs more from 5lb out of the handicap but claimer aboard helps.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointed on debut at Tipperary in May when sent off at 6-1 but finishing a 16l ninth of 12 (7f, yielding to soft); better expected here and a good draw.
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1st

10

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Winters Breath

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; eyecatcher when a 5l fifth on handicap debut at Navan (5f, good) behind Amicitia after badly missing the break; 11lb better off with that rival now and McMonagle booked; could go well if getting away on level terms.

10/1

6

(16)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Winters Breath

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Best of three 7f maiden runs when sixth of 17 at Fairyhouse; may lack the pace to be effective over this trip.

20/1

20

(21)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Winters Breath

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Improved from Tipperary debut when sixth of 17 over this trip at Fairyhouse ten days ago; still looked raw and has potential for improvement; can be fancied to uphold form with Burford Beauty and Skippinandajumpin.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.80
Straight Forecast €4.62
Trifecta €422.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shakazia

The Irish Sun:

Perfect Base

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shakazia

POSTDATA:

Shakazia