July 25 / 17.05 Cork

17.05

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 37

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brother to Group 3 sprint winner, Flotus; easy enough to back on both C&D runs in May, eyecatching debut when staying on third but good bit below that form a fortnight later, fading after showing early speed (beaten 5l); back from a short break and more needed to play a major role.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Cork

Raphello

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Narrow defeat in a Sligo maiden in early August followed by a good third on nursery debut at the Curragh; another decent effort off this mark at Fairyhouse on latest; needs to find a bit more to get his head in front.

15/2

4th

1

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Raphello

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Below par back over 5f when just behind Zarvali in maiden last time but now returns to 6f over which he was placed off 1lb lower in a nursery at the Curragh; should run well.

5/1

8

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Raphello

9st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Narrowly denied in a Sligo maiden before hitting the frame on handicap debut last time out; looks like a place player again if he handles the drop back to 5f.

7/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Zoustar colt cost 30,000gns as a yearling; fourth foal; dam Group-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner (RPR 102), half-sister to winners including Repeater (smart 7f-1m4f inc 2yo); yard's juveniles always worth a market check.
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11th

1

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

A La Dure

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

First two runs were mildly encouraging and softer ground perhaps blunted him at Cork; steps up in trip for nursery debut.

5/1

1

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

A La Dure

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Not a bad effort when finishing seventh of 14 over 5f at this venue in July; looked in need of further when sixth in a 5f maiden at Bellewstown; checkpieces on now.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Profitable colt a 26,000gns yearling; half-brother to Japanese 6f turf winner Extra Buck; dam 1m2f winner (inc AW; RPR 97), half-sister to 7f-9.5f Group 3 winner Local Time; fifth in a Naas barrier trial before never counting on debut in Tipperary maiden early this month; may need more time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Profit Centre

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Four runs all over sprint trips, notably Cork maiden fourth; recent handicap debut effort here doesn't suggest he's an obvious candidate for this step up in trip; tongue-tie tried.

10/1

4

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Profit Centre

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: K J Condon

One of two for yard; ran on well for fourth over 5f at Cork in his second maiden; beaten 12.5l in big field maiden over C&D last weekend; looks the type to improve for handicaps but opening mark doesn't look a gift.

10/1

9th

12

(11)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Profit Centre

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Fifth in a Naas barrier trial; no impression at Tipperary on debut; Cork fourth over 5f showed he is beginning to get the hang of things; needs to find extra.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle colt cost 15,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to winners Sugarpiehoneybunch (1m4f; RPR 65) and Breeze D'Auteuil (French 2m1f chase); dam once-raced sister to 5f Group 1 winner Borderlescott; blinkered on debut, market likely best guide to his chances.
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6th

3

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Methodtomy Madness

9st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Left first two runs behind with a Bellewstown maiden success over 5f; had competition for the lead when last of six at Navan since; return to 5f may help but has a bit to find on these terms.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:15 Navan

Methodtomy Madness

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Daniel James Murphy

Stepped up considerably from runs at Cork and Sligo to record a 20-1 Bellewstown win over 5f; may find this company too demanding.

7/1

2

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Methodtomy Madness

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Beaten 9l and 6l in sprint maidens at Cork and Sligo so will have to find a fair bit of improvement.

14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bated Breath colt attracted good market support on opening day of season at the Curragh in late March, showing plenty of promise in finishing a close fourth (second won next time) on soft; quicker ground here on returning from a break and one to consider.
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9th

14

(10)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Pints In Peace

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has gained both wins at Wolverhampton, latest off current mark in small field in May; out of sorts on turf/AW since, latterly for new stable; revival is required.

66/1

9th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Pints In Peace

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton but no show in two AW starts for this yard.

50/1

6th

5

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Pints In Peace

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

In good form at 7f on AW in the spring, winning two of first four starts for previous yard, but he was well beaten back on the AW for new yard last month and is no sure thing to recapture form back at 6f.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Acclamation filly cost 32,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 87), half-sister to winners Fort Del Oro (5f/6f Listed) and Hot Stone (5f), out of 5f 2yo Group 2 (Queen Mary) winner; speedily-bred newcomer from top yard, has to be respected.
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6

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Cork

Fair Of Emly

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: P Twomey

Acclamation filly cost 32,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 87), half-sister to winners Fort Del Oro (5f/6f Listed) and Hot Stone (5f), out of 5f 2yo Group 2 (Queen Mary) winner; speedily-bred newcomer from top yard, has to be respected.

5/2

Form: 00

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Poor runs at Down Royal and Roscommon, tongue-tied second occasion; dismissed.
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6

(1)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

St Gobnaits Charm

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Thomas Cooper

Of no account on the evidence of his four starts; cheekpieces for the first time.

200/1

11th

11

(5)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

St Gobnaits Charm

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Thomas Cooper

Poor efforts on all three starts; gelded since.

66/1

7

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Cork

St Gobnaits Charm

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Thomas Cooper

Poor runs at Down Royal and Roscommon, tongue-tied second occasion; dismissed.

100/1

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ardad filly a 13,000euros yearling; half-sister to winners King Of Angels (7f 2yo; RPR 83) and Boann (5f/6f AW 2yo; 82); dam 6f winner (75), half-sister to 1m1f Listed winner Many Colours (dam of 1000 Guineas winner Mother Earth); ran in a barrier trial before promising debut in Bellewstown auction maiden early this month, plenty green in a hood when third (second won next time); better for that experience and one to consider.
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10th

6

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Plushy

9st 7lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Liam Casey

Has placed form but she's 0-12 and left Gavin Cromwell under a cloud; probably best watched for now.

25/1

19th

21

(17)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Plushy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (good to firm); also placed twice at Dundalk in January; concerning that she was well below her best at Down Royal nine days ago.

14/1

9th

4

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Plushy

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Record is 0-10 but has run well in defeat; placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (good to firm); excuses for Naas flop on latest as fly leapt the stalls; contender eased in grade.

9/1

Form: 09

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Long odds, well held in both outings within five days earlier this month.
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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: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dandy Man filly cost 5,500euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Dixiedoodledragon (5f 2yo; RPR 63) and El Magnifique (Singapore 6f); dam placed 5f turf/6f AW (63), sister to useful 5f 2yo winner Inourthoughts, half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Green Door; speedily-bred debutante and yard does well in these contests.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:17 Bellewstown

Dixie Doodle

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Tailed off last on Cork debut over 5f last summer; speedily-bred filly so this trip is a big doubt.

33/1

10

(11)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Cork

Dixie Doodle

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Dandy Man filly cost 5,500euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Dixiedoodledragon (5f 2yo; RPR 63) and El Magnifique (Singapore 6f); dam placed 5f turf/6f AW (63), sister to useful 5f 2yo winner Inourthoughts, half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Green Door; speedily-bred debutante and yard does well in these contests.

10/1

Form: 08

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Finished last in maidens at both Down Royal and Bellewstown.
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11

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Cork

La Masia

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Finished last in maidens at both Down Royal and Bellewstown.

150/1

8th

8

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:32 Bellewstown

La Masia

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Beaten a long way in a Down Royal maiden over 7f on debut and has to improve enormously.

100/1

14th

14

(13)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

La Masia

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Cheaply boughts Soldier's Call filly; half-sister to winners Activated (5f/6f inc 2yo/US; RPR 75) and Sands Of Marra (Qatari 7f); dam 5f winner (inc 2yo; 77), closely related to 6f winner Tanfantic, out of half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner Land Of Dreams; speedily bred but yard not known for 2yo winners.

40/1

Form: 069

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three ordinary efforts, looks more one for nurseries.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rosie Frith

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Magee

Has been a sharp improver this summer and better at this trip; closely matched with The Highway Rat on Curragh running six days ago (one place behind); likes to lead so will have work to do to get across from stall nine.

5/1

6th

6

(18)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Rosie Frith

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

3yo filly who has been a sharp improver this summer and probably better at 5f than 6f, over which she was a big fader here 13 days ago; back at 5f, she's handicapped to be competitive from what could be a good draw.

20/1

20th

10

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Rosie Frith

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Patrick Magee

Improving 5f handicapper, winning at Bellewstown and most recently relished quick ground when leading from halfway here last month; withdrawn since at Cork on account of yielding ground so won't want much rain and this stiff 6f a challenge stamina-wise.

16/1

Form: 255

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Cheaply bought daughter of U S Navy Flag belied odds of 80-1 on C&D debut in May in finishing second to a smart type and not far off that form at Down Royal when beaten under 2l; step up to 6f didn't work at Navan but has to be respected back in trip.
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16th

11

(8)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

The Right One

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Won at Down Royal over this trip (soft) in June off 4lb higher; not as good next two starts on better ground; raced too freely when behind Happy Henry at Bellewstown latest; player if it comes up soft.

25/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

The Right One

9st 0lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Won at Down Royal over this trip (sft) in June but not as good twice after on better ground; was a C&D runner-up last year; needs a return to her best.

12/1

10th

4

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:28 Cork

The Right One

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Several placings last year; off the mark on seasonal return over this trip on soft ground at Down Royal in first-time cheekpieces; got upset in the stalls in the Navan race dominated by several of these rivals.

8/1

33/1

Form: —

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
3,000eurps yearling; half-sister to four winners; dam 7f winner in France, out of the 2010 Fillies' Mile winner White Moonstone; last of 13 on Curragh debut last month.
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15

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Worldly

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Josh Halley

Failed to make an impact in two maidens at 5f-6f and in a 7f claimer at Fairyhouse on latest; can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

10

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Worldly

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Josh Halley

Beaten 18l (6f) and about 10l (5f) in two maidens and soon downgraded to a claimer.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €173.70
Straight Forecast €130.62
Trifecta €1571.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Plushy

SPOTLIGHT:

Fair Of Emly

TOPSPEED:

Plushy

POSTDATA:

Plushy

The Irish Sun:

Fair Of Emly