July 17 / 16.45 Leopardstown

16.45

Good To Firm

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 0m 6f 110y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 25

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A'Ali filly defied big odds to make very promising debut when second to subsequent Coventry winner Warsaw in Navan maiden (third and fourth have also won since) in May; sold for £225,000 at Goffs London Sale in June and four days later much better again when staying on fifth of 17 (beaten 3l) in Group 3 Albany at Royal Ascot; sure to win races and Lowther Stakes entry sets a high standard here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Fairy Oak

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran a cracker in the Albany Stakes (Group 3) on second start; won a Leopardstown maiden (6.5f, good) on her next outing but she's been held in last two runs including when sixth of eight in a Listed race at Dundalk (7f, AW); still early days but she needs to find more back in trip.

9/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Fairy Oak

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran a cracker in the Albany Stakes (Group 3) on second start; won a Leopardstown maiden (6.5f, good) on her next outing but she's been held in last two runs including when sixth of eight in a Listed race at Dundalk (7f, AW); still early days but she needs to find more back in trip.

9/1

6th

6

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fairy Oak

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran a cracker in the Albany Stakes on second start before winning a Leopardstown maiden over 6.5f; didn't get a clear run but still beaten nearly 8l in a 7f Curragh conditions race last time; a bit to prove now.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation filly cost 74,000euros as a yearling and 185,000euros at the breeze-ups; half-sister to winners Extraordinaire (7f/1m inc 2yo/Australia; RPR 98) and Belafonte (French 1m-10.5f; 94); dam unraced half-sister to Irish Derby winner Trading Leather; debutante of obvious appeal from top yard.
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15th

15

(15)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Yellowstone Lake

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Lightly raced filly whose four runs have all been over further, notably Dundalk AW maiden win at two; last month's comeback run in Navan Listed was disappointing (slow to break) but remains open to improvement; drops in trip with cheekpieces tried.

16/1

6th

11

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

16:02 Navan

Yellowstone Lake

8st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Went close on Leopardstown debut last July and then fourth of ten behind the brilliant Diamond Necklace over 7f at the Curragh; beat the useful Emmeleia in a maiden at Dundalk in September; looks almost sure to improve her official rating of 89, if she has trained on satisfactorily.

6/1

14

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Yellowstone Lake

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

A 185,000euros breeze-up purchase; only 100-30 when going close on Leopardstown debut (6.5f) and then fourth at the Curragh behind a Ballydoyle newcomer who has since impressed in a Listed race; every chance from a good draw.

15/8

25/1

  • Place: £7.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Moon colt cost 50,000euros as a foal; second foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 78), half-sister to Listed winners Sea Theme (1m4f/1m5f) and Sky Angel (1m); yard having a fine season but juveniles tend to need a run.
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2nd

8

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Morehampton

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beat Punica Granatum in a Gowran maiden last year and ran well in a soft-ground winners' race over C&D on next start; seemingly too high in the handicap this term, but never-nearer third at speed-favouring Gowran was a much better effort and showed he's now on a competitive mark; headgear returns.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lucky Vega filly cost 60,000euros as a foal, 50,000euros as a yearling and 150,000euros at the breeze-ups; half-sister to winners Real Appeal (5f-1m inc 2yo/AW/Group 2; RPR 114), Run For Me (German Listed-placed 6.5f 2yo) and Miss Riverdance (Danish/Norwegian 1m); dam French 7.5f AW winner; yard yet to have a juvenile winner this season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Real Encounter

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Narrowly beaten in a 6f Dundalk maiden in April before winning over 5f there 13 days later; definite merit in handicap debut at Naas, close up until reportedly hitting a ridge over a furlong down, before rallying; went close in a C&D handicap before a solid third over 6f on latest; likely to make her presence felt.

6/1

3rd

14

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Real Encounter

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Narrowly beaten in a 6f Dundalk maiden in April before winning over 5f there 13 days later; definite merit in handicap debut at Naas last month, close up until reportedly hitting a ridge over a furlong down, before rallying; went close over the minimum trip here last time; worth considering.

13/2

2nd

10

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Real Encounter

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Narrowly beaten by Allsortz in Dundalk maiden in April before winning over 5f there 13 days later; definite merit in handicap debut at Naas last month, close up until reportedly hitting a ridge over a furlong down before rallying; could be given another chance.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam filly is second foal of a 1m2f-1m4f winner (inc AW; RPR 76), half-sister to winners Edvard Grieg (1m4f) and Classical Memories (1m2f); unlikely one to make an immediate impression.
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16th

11

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Running Point

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; never a factor on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); headgear combination is now tried; market can guide.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Running Point

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; tongue tie goes on for seasonal return and handicap debut; market can guide.

12/1

10

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:31 Dundalk (AW)

Running Point

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed promise on Leopardstown debut in July; improved when runner-up over this trip at Naas in August, despite running green; again looked raw at Down Royal a month ago; official rating of 74 not high enough to inspire confidence.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E160,000 yearling; third foal; Space Blues colt out of a 1m4f AW winner who is a sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge; barrier trial second showed lots of promise on Gowran debut last month, making most until swept aside by smart 2.5l winner Daytona (Listed winner since) over 7f (soft); slightly shorter trip no problem and big run expected.
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6th

1

(12)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 110y

16:45 Leopardstown

Melismatic

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E160,000 yearling; third foal; Space Blues colt out of a 1m4f AW winner who is a sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge; barrier trial second showed lots of promise on Gowran debut last month, making most until swept aside by smart 2.5l winner Daytona (Listed winner since) over 7f (soft); slightly shorter trip no problem and big run expected.

11/4

2nd

5

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Melismatic

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E160,000 yearling; third foal; Space Blues colt out of a 1m4f AW winner who is a sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge; one of three for the stable, the other two have experience.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 044

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Improved appreciably on second start when fourth over 6f at Fairyhouse, keen and probably didn't stay 1m at Bellewstown latest; back in trip here and place claims.
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4th

9

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Allsortz

8st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

C&D maiden winner in April before adding Cork handicap over 5f; wasn't beaten far over same C&D last month on ground plenty quick; should appreciate return to 6f on this surface; likes to force it and has the ideal draw.

7/1

7th

10

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Allsortz

8st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won a 6f Dundalk maiden in April and a C&D handicap in May on soft; just denied in a Curragh handicap next time but disappointing at York since; has a chance if rebounding.

11/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Alkumait filly cost 4,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to Spanish 7f/1m winner Trebelianic; dam unraced sister to Qatari 8.5f/1m1f winner Masked Defender, half-sister to 6f winner Epic Voyage; finished second in Naas barrier trial in May.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Alkutonic

8st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second in Naas barrier trial in May; ran well from a wide draw on Leopardstown debut (6.5f) and reportedly struggled with the first bend at Gowran where never a factor; has ability.

16/1

12

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Alkutonic

8st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second in Naas barrier trial in May; ran well from a wide draw on Leopardstown debut (6.5f) and reportedly struggled with the first bend at Gowran where never a factor; has ability.

16/1

13th

13

(9)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Alkutonic

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Henry De Bromhead

Finished second in Naas barrier trial in May, some promise in recent Leopardstown debut when beaten 5l without landing a blow from wide draw; third-placed Morehampton should have here measure again.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cotai Glory gelding a 48,000euros yearling; half-brother to Australian 1m-1m3f winner Galifianakis; dam 7f-1m2f winner (inc AW 2yo; RPR 88), half-sister to useful winners Strictly Silver (7f-1m2f) and Muir Lodge (5f-6f); debutant likely all the better for the experience.
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13th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner went close off 1lb higher at Navan in July (6f, good); bounced back from a poor run at Galway when a 1.75l fourth over C&D last week (1.75l behind Rosato); 4lb better off with that rival now; has form on soft; in the mix again.

8/1

4th

19

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has run well in defeat at times; below best over 7f at Galway on latest but fine run on penultimate start over 6f at Navan (Poweraccclaim 1.25l behind); thereabouts if repeating that.

20/1

9th

11

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Coincidental Glory

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has come into a decent level of form on his last two starts; his recent second at Navan franked by the winner at Leopardstown subsequently; should not be far away.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kuroshio filly a 3,000euros yearling; second foal; dam poor maiden sister to useful 5.5f-7f winner Verhoyen, half-sister to winners Henshaw (7f 2yo) and Melodramatica (7f inc 2yo); limited appeal on breeding, best watched on debut.
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12th

14

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

John La Bear

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Progressed to win a Dundalk nursery last December; might just have needed the run when fading late at Fairyhouse early this month; has a bit to find with third-placed JP's Express.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of leading freshman sire Starman cost 14,000euros as a foal; half-brother to winners Sportingsilvermine (1m3f AW/12.4f turf; RPR 91), Himalayan Beauty (1m; 90) and Reidh (7f; 87); dam French 12.5f winner (82), out of Irish and Yorkshire Oaks winner Petrushka; yard's debut juveniles always worth a look in the market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Oppenheimer

10st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Maiden has posted better efforts since being gelded, beaten under 3l at the Curragh and (after 3 months break) well-backed favourite at Gowran early this month, staying on when bit short of room in finishing fourth over 7f; step up to 1m could suit and may have more to offer.

13/2

4th

3

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Gowran Park

Oppenheimer

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Lightly raced and first start after a gelding operation when running on well to be seventh of 20 over 6f at the Curragh in early May (good); of strong interest raised in distance despite the three-month absence.

5/1

12th
12 (10)
Gal

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle filly cost 48,000euros as a yearling; third foal; sister to 5f 2yo winner End Of Story (RPR 92); dam unraced half-sister to winners Inverleigh (5.7f Listed) and Setarhe (Group-placed 6f 2yo); newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

Gal

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Didn't fire on Polytrack ten days ago but pipped a dual subsequent winner when opening account at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last month and is not yet fully exposed over this sort of trip; contender if quickly back on song.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gal

9st 0lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Seemed to appreciate the stiff finish when off the mark at Leicester (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago, winning by a neck; only 1lb higher even though the runner-up is 2-2 since, but she has a much sharper track to deal with this time.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:57 Leicester

Gal

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Modest form in her three Irish races and no better in the two in Britain, although she has been more competitive with the switch to handicaps (5.7f/6f); needs to build on that with today's step back up in trip.

8/1

Form: 60

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown run was a backward step from his debut here last month; best watched.
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1st

13

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Nephin Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last month's Ballinrobe win came at just shy of 1m2f, okay run over similar trip at Gowran latest; 2lb wrong here.

14/1

5th

15

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Nephin Mountain

9st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Was running from 4lb of the handicap at Galway ten days ago and will be more at home in this grade; only 3lb higher than when winning for this rider at Ballinrobe last month.

5/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

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 but never sighted on track debut behind an odds-on stablemate in Down Royal auction maiden last month; again appears the yard second-choice here.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €5.70
Straight Forecast €4.18
Trifecta €77.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fairy Oak

The Irish Sun:

Real Encounter

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Fairy Oak

TOPSPEED:

Fairy Oak

POSTDATA:

Fairy Oak