August 06 / 17.50 Sligo

17.50

Yielding

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10239.67
  • 0m 6f 21y
  • 10 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£50,000 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 1m 2yo winner Volcanology (RPR 66); dam 1m2f-1m6f winner (99), closely related to 7.4f Group 3 winner Anam Allta; market to guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Felix Somary

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Has been disappointing since debut win over this trip at Sligo, not seeing out his races; drops back in distance and headgear removed.

16/1

9th

2

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Cork

Felix Somary

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Won on debut at Sligo (6f, gd-yld) but no joy in three starts since, the last twice in handicaps; another modest effort on seasonal return; may have needed that but needs more off 2lb lower.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Felix Somary

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Sligo maiden winner on debut by a head (6f, good to yielding); finished 7.5l behind next time at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); ran poorly on handicap debut here in October (6f, yielding); down 4lb, gelded since then and cheekpieces go on; others preferred.

18/1

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 376

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All three runs at Cork over 5f, beaten 5l or less; should have no trouble staying 6f and firmly in the reckoning.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Keen and didn't see out the extended 6f at Leopardstown but positives to take from that run; this looks weaker.
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4

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

16:40 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has shown his best form at Dundalk and needs to improve on this season's turf form; best placing on turf was in a 1m claimer at Gowran; big price when in rear over 7f here 11 days ago.

20/1

12th

13

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has shown his best form at Dundalk and needs to improve on this season's turf form; best placing on truf was in a 1m claimer at Gowran.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:23 Roscommon

Coincidental Glory

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Sole success came at Dundalk (7f) in December; good run in Gowran claimer (1m, soft) on seasonal return but below best in Naas handicap latest (6f, good); this trip more suitable.

17/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 62), half-sister to winners Samoot (useful 6f/7f) and Jadaayil (7f); wouldn't be the obvious answer on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Saxon Grace

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

0-9 but her two runs for this stable haven't been without promise (6f/7f, AW) and 6f may prove to be her best trip; each-way possibilities.

14/1

7th

5

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

No wins from seven starts in Ireland for Claire O'Connell but a good effort at Dundalk (Polytrack) on penultimate start for that yard showed she acts on AW; subject of a gamble on her stable debut at Wolverhampton (also 6f, Tapeta; drawn wide) but she wilted late having had to put in an early shift; draw has not been overly kind again so interesting to see how she goes in the market this time.

13/2

6th

7

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saxon Grace

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Seven-race maiden in Ireland for Claire O'Connell; good effort at Dundalk on penultimate start shows she acts on AW; debuting for new yard, the betting may offer further guidance.

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 and beaten about 17l over 7f at Down Royal in June; will have to improve on that.
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18th

19

(3)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

The Love Machine

8st 13lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

5f nursery winner for the Mulvany stable; out of form since joining this stable; still 4lb above his winning mark.

50/1

19th

16

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

The Love Machine

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Sean Davis

Navan nursery handicap winner in October (6f, yielding); has beaten precious few rivals in three handicap runs for new yard including when tailed off at Bellewstown last time; new hood needs to spark something.

66/1

12th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

The Love Machine

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Sean Davis

Navan winner off 61 in October for Mick Mulvany (6f, yielding); pair of no-shows since joining this yard; looked a non-stayer in two 7f attempts; hard to fancy.

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest level when beaten in the region of 10l at Gowran (7f, good) and faces a sharper test here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(13)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Idiocracy

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Best runs have been at this trip; was a close third in a Roscommon maiden and was just denied in a Fairyhouse claimer a week ago; should be closely involved again.

8/1

1

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Easily her best run was the third in a 7.5f maiden at Roscommon; only midfield on nursery debut last time but that was back at 6f; clear claims at this level.

6/4

6th

3

(13)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Didn't show much in her first two outings but stepped forward when hitting the frame at Roscommon last week; feasibly treated but has to prove she's as good at this sort of trip.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros yearling; twelfth foal; sister to 7f winner Game Player (RPR 104) and half-sister to eight winners, notably Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Phoenix Of Spain; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Fortuity

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Much improved back on better ground at Roscommon recently, awkward start but plenty of speed when second to a clear-cut winner over 7.5f; mark unchanged and definite contender.

11/2

2nd

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Fortuity

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Didn't show much in maidens at 6f-7f on good and yielding ground; cheekpieces (retained) and drop to 5f didn't spark improvement on handicap debut at Naas; still early days and steps up in trip now.

16/1

10th

6

(14)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:10 Naas

Fortuity

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ordinary form at 6f/7f; no strong reason to believe this drop in trip will suit, unless cheekpieces bring improvement.

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Also blinkered at Cork (5f) where he wasn't too far behind Raphello despite starting slowly; could improve.
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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

9th
7 (4)
Pliny

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Hokusai (1m1f; RPR 79) and Seti (7f; 77); dam unplaced 7f AW (32); best to let the betting guide.
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1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Pliny

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Has dropped a long way in the ratings; well exposed but has a decent chance in a race of this standard, especially since he finished in front of Accelereight (improved last time) at Navan in March.

11/4

3rd

5

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

17:07 Sligo

Pliny

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Noel Meade

Placed twice over 7f, including when second in AW claimer in March, but most exposed of these and not sure what trip he wants; well held over this distance and 1m4f last twice; down 16lb from initial rating.

10/1

8th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 25y

20:15 Cork

Pliny

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Lots to find with Servare on recent Navan run and one of the more exposed of these, albeit is down to a decent mark.

10/1

10th
10 (9)
Whoopi G

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited promise in her first two races at about 7f and now goes in a tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
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10th

10

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

17:50 Sligo

Whoopi G

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Limited promise in her first two races at about 7f and now goes in a tongue-tie.

100/1

14

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Gowran Park

Whoopi G

8st 8lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

2,000euros yearling; third foal; dam once-raced half-sister to Listed winner Tarana, dam of the top-class Tarnawa; slow to break, never counted on Roscommon debut early this month; can only be watched.

33/1

15

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:08 Roscommon

Whoopi G

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

E2,000 yearling; third foal; dam once-raced half-sister to Listed winner Tarana, dam of the top-class Tarnawa

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €29.20
Straight Forecast €23.75
Trifecta €223.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fortuity

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Raphello

The Irish Sun:

Fortuity

POSTDATA:

Raphello