July 18 / 17.10 Down Royal

17.10

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £8776.86
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 60

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat just one rival home on debut and similar outcome five days ago at Navan; hard to fancy dropped back to 5f.
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1

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Arakiel

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Beat just one rival home on debut and similar outcome five days ago at Navan; hard to fancy dropped back to 5f.

40/1

1

(12)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

12:30 Navan

Arakiel

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Beat only one home on Naas debut in May when a 100-1 shot; best watched for now.

50/1

Form: 232

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Rated 78 after three maiden runs; placed in all three, including a 1l third behind stablemate Sir Alfie over C&D (Jack The Bachelor behind); reversed that form upped to 6f at Naas on latest; leading claims dropped back in trip.
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1st

2

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Howdyadoit

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

3yo won twice last year, a 5f Down Royal maiden (good) and the Ballyhane Stakes at Naas (6f, gd-yld); pleasing run on seasonal return and handicap debut at Naas last month (6f, good), beaten 3l into fourth of 13 after racing keenly; 1lb lower now and drops in trip; leading chance.

7/2

4th

13

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Howdyadoit

8st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

3yo; two wins last year included the Ballyhane Stakes over this C&D (gd-yld); came up short in Listed company subsequently and has been gelded; probably best watched on handicap debut and seasonal return.

12/1

Form: 72

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Was 3l behind Howd'yadoit when seventh on debut over C&D; bettered that when chasing home a Ballydoyle hotpot at Tipperary earlier this month (Namiid 1.75l behind in third); big chance if backing that effort up but drawn widest.
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4th

1

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Jack The Bachelor

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Turf winner in Ireland; beaten only 1l with hood fitted in small field at Newcastle on debut for new yard; possibilities off same mark, provided he builds on that effort.

10/1

10th

2

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Jack The Bachelor

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Speedy type finished second to both Kansas (Tipperary) and Howd'yadoit (Down Royal) before beating the former in Cork conditions event in July (making all); following month didn't do himself justice (unable to dominate) in Listed Curragh Stakes when 12l off Ipanema Queen; good bit to find here in a strong renewal.

12/1

7/2

Form: 863

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet on third outing in a Tipperary maiden when third but held by Jack The Bachelor on that form; however, he still has a solid place chance.
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1st

5

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Namiid

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Top-rated at 85 after nine starts; eight runs last year included a C&D maiden second on yielding and 4.25l third in a 5f listed heat at Cork (5f, good); shaped as though the run was needed at Dundalk last month; cheekpieces go on for return to turf; obvious chance but becoming expensive to follow.

9/4

3rd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Namiid

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Eight-race maiden who ran to a consistent level last year; best effort came when beaten 4l into third behind Ipanema Queen in Listed race at the Curragh in August; bit below form when a beaten fav' at Naas 217 days ago but raced keenly on ground softer than ideal; gelded; surface should suit and sets a good standard.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ardad filly is a fourth foal; closely related to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Bombay Bazaar (RPR 99); dam lightly raced 1m AW winner (73), half-sister to Norwegian 6f winner Imperial Dawn, out of 6f Listed winner; debutante from respected source; check market.
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13th

1

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:07 Naas

Baahyeh

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Soundly beaten in races over 5f at Down Royal and 7f at Leopardstown; unlikely to be any more effective over this trip.

25/1

9th

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

16:50 Leopardstown

Baahyeh

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Looked in need of further when a staying-on seventh of ten over 5f at Down Royal first time out; big price then, same likely here.

20/1

6

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Baahyeh

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Ardad filly is a fourth foal; closely related to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Bombay Bazaar (RPR 99); dam lightly raced 1m AW winner (73), half-sister to Norwegian 6f winner Imperial Dawn, out of 6f Listed winner; debutante from respected source; check market.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Mehmas filly was a 15,000euros yearling; closely related to winners Upgraded (9.5f/2m Flat, RPR 88) and Darkened (7f-10.6f Flat inc AW, 77; 2m hurdle), half-sister to three winners inc Dark Vega (7f 2yo; 91); dam unraced; bred for further than this; watch on debut.
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7

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Cocotinha

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian Murray

Mehmas filly was a 15,000euros yearling; closely related to winners Upgraded (9.5f/2m Flat, RPR 88) and Darkened (7f-10.6f Flat inc AW, 77; 2m hurdle), half-sister to three winners inc Dark Vega (7f 2yo; 91); dam unraced; bred for further than this; watch on debut.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 80-1 on debut at Navan (6f, good), racing a shade keenly and never involved; may need a bit more time.
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13th

14

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Disco Version

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ordinary form in maidens and was always detached on handicap debut from 14lb out of the handicap at Cork last month; 16lb wrong here; avoid.

100/1

13

(13)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Cork

Disco Version

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Richard John O’Brien

Ordinary form in maidens at 5f-6f; rated 47 so is 14lb out of the handicap here; difficult to make a case for on form.

40/1

Form: BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Attracted market support when sent off the 5-2 favourite on debut at Naas but never looked like delivering the goods; now tries a tongue-tie and the choice of McMonagle; it will be interesting to see if her backers return.
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1

(2)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

13:50 Hamilton

Eat Pray Run

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up on ordinary debut run when fourth in what looks a decent maiden at Down Royal last time (5f, good; tongue-tie on first time, form sound); having her first run on soft ground, but obvious chance.

1/20

9

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Eat Pray Run

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Attracted market support when sent off the 5-2 favourite on debut at Naas but never looked like delivering the goods; now tries a tongue-tie and the choice of McMonagle; it will be interesting to see if her backers return.

20/1

5

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Eat Pray Run

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Blue point filly cost 200,000gns as a yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Tardis (5f/5.7f 2yo inc Listed; RPR 98) and Juicy (5f AW; 85); dam 5f winner (inc 2yo; 82), out of 6f 2yo winner; speedily bred and an interesting debutante.

6/1

Form: 64

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Promise on debut at Cork and again when a 3l fourth of 15 in a Naas maiden earlier this month; well-drawn here and the new cheekpieces could eke out a bit more; big chance if they do.
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2nd

2

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Monte Vista

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Promise in maidens and took a step forward when beaten 1l at the Curragh 12 days ago; 3lb higher but met some trouble in running and ought to go well again with first-time blinkers on.

7/2

5

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Monte Vista

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

One of four for yard; debut run at Cork (5f, good) her best (behind Baker Blue, ahead of Raphello); cheekpieces worn for 5.75l defeat at Down Royal on latest discarded; steps up to 6f for handicap debut and rider takes off 5lb; interesting.

6/1

10

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Monte Vista

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Promise on debut at Cork and again when a 3l fourth of 15 in a Naas maiden earlier this month; well-drawn here and the new cheekpieces could eke out a bit more; big chance if they do.

13/2

Form: 07

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Speedily bred and after an underwhelming debut, she showed much more on her second start when leading for a long way at Naas before tiring late; this less testing track could suit; may outrun her likely odds.
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1

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:04 Down Royal

Prairie Echoes

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Got no peace in front so did well to win a Sligo nursery over 6f but was below that form at Navan since; tongue-tie goes on and has to rebound back in trip.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Prairie Echoes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

Only minor promise in maidens but big step forward when scoring from re-opposing Andosky on handicap debut at Sligo when making all; 6lb higher but respected for a yard that get their share of 2yo winners and also excel with sprinters.

11/2

7

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

18:25 Sligo

Prairie Echoes

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

Unable to get competitive in 5f/6f maidens and doesn't look on that generous a mark; still early days, however.

14/1

Non-runners

Green Universe

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Payout
Exacta €10.80
Straight Forecast €9.34
Trifecta €20.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jack The Bachelor

POSTDATA:

Howd'yadoit

SPOTLIGHT:

Monte Vista

TOPSPEED:

Jack The Bachelor

The Irish Sun:

Howd'yadoit