August 07 / 17.53 Leopardstown

17.53

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 25-

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Short-headed by the classy Henri Matisse on debut at the Curragh (6f) in May 2024; didn't replicate that on his only start since at this venue (7f, soft) last October; has been gelded and a tongue tie is reached for; market should reveal expectations after another layoff.
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2nd

1

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 90y

16:15 Cork

Cadogan

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Pushed the classy Henri Matisse close on debut at the Curragh (6f) last year and returned from a gelding operation to win his maiden at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); will need to be better than his mark of 93 to land this but that's feasible.

15/2

1st

4

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Cadogan

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Short-headed by the classy Henri Matisse on debut at the Curragh (6f) in May 2024; didn't replicate that on his only start since at this venue (7f, soft) last October; has been gelded and a tongue tie is reached for; market should reveal expectations after another layoff.

15/2

5th

3

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 30y

17:10 Leopardstown

Cadogan

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Huge run on debut when beaten a short head by Henri Matisse (dual Group 2 winner since); subsequent absence a concern but further should suit and ground likely fine too; has to be high on the shortlist; yard's first-string.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a very pleasing debut despite racing keenly when a 3.25l third of 9 at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and that form was boosted by the fifth Edelak at Galway; the drop in trip is a query but he holds leading claims.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Slaney Drive

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Encouraging third of nine over 1m4f here and backed that up with a close second at Leopardstown, dropped to 1m1f; the winner could be very smart, having pushed top-class Henri Matisse close on last year's debut; every chance.

11/8

2nd

11

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Slaney Drive

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Made a very pleasing debut despite racing keenly when a 3.25l third of 9 at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and that form was boosted by the fifth Edelak at Galway; the drop in trip is a query but he holds leading claims.

3/1

8

(6)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Slaney Drive

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

New Approach colt is a first foal; dam 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Fountain (7f) and Latchet (1m-10.6f inc AW) out of 6f Listed/7f 2yo winning half-sister to Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner; not a bad pedigree so worth a market check on debut.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 43

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run to similar RPRs in a pair of good ground Gowran maidens at 1m and 9.5f; weakened over 1f out in the latter race and now tries a tongue tie; others make more appeal.
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7th

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Ben Lawers

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Simon Waugh

Won 1m AW maiden at Dundalk in February but not at the top of his game on final two runs for Jessica Harrington and well beaten at 28-1 on stable debut at York three weeks ago; he may be best watched.

20/1

14th

5

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Ben Lawers

11st 1lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Simon Waugh

Won a 1m AW maiden in Ireland and was close up in a 1m Lingfield handicap three starts ago; however, not so good on his final two runs for Jessica Harrington and sold on for 5,000gns.

25/1

6th

4

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Ben Lawers

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW winner over 1m, has a bit to find with Akecheta on running at Cork last time; trainer may have a better chance with Diamond Exchange.

14/1

7/2

Form: 36-2 BF

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Very promising debut last October at the Curragh (7f, good) when only 0.5l behind the subsequent Dewhurst runner up Expanded; given a rating of 84 after a 1l second on seasonal return at Gowran (1m, yielding) in April; big chance if ready after 127 day break in first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

10

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Wild Sapphire

12st 3lb

J: Alister Weld

T: D K Weld

Off the mark in a 1m Killarney maiden; poor in a handicap since; this trip a question.

11/1

8th

6

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Wild Sapphire

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark when winning a Killarney maiden over 1m recently; has run well over C&D before so should be fine on that score; the tongue-tie worn last time is retained; a player.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:40 Killarney

Wild Sapphire

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Concerning that he has failed to build on his debut second behind two Aidan O'Brien-trained colts in a 7f juvenile maiden at the Curragh; ran only twice last season, and his best effort was when second at Gowran on the first occasion; same pattern this season, fair second at Dundalk before falling to improve at Gowran, perhaps a tongue-tie will make the difference

7/4

Form: 553

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has improved for each of his three runs culminating in a 3l third of 8 when upped to 11.5f at Killarney (yld-sft) on latest; different ground and a sharper trip now; place chance with Keane keeping the faith.
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6th

2

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sigliosa

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Ex-Irish maiden; sold for 40,000gns to join current yard last October; makes British/AW debut and best watched unless there is a market move.

16/1

15

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Cork

Sigliosa

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John Joseph Murphy

Had been improving with each run before a small backwards step at Leopardstown when roughly 5l behind Ben Lawyers who finished third; probably needs a bit further.

20/1

5th

10

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Sigliosa

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Has improved for each of his three runs culminating in a 3l third of 8 when upped to 11.5f at Killarney (yld-sft) on latest; different ground and a sharper trip now; place chance with Keane keeping the faith.

6/1

16/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Lope De Vega colt offered something to work with on debut at the Curragh (1m, yld-sft) last November, keeping on to be a 10.5l ninth of 27; that race has produced plenty of winners; worth a market check on first start for Johnny Murtagh.
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3rd

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Hamadhan

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Improved form on final Irish start (about 1m2f; AW) last September; a little below that level in two 1m4f handicaps for new yard and even a return to his best may leave him vulnerable against a couple of progressive 3yos from top stables.

8/1

Form: 75

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly improved from her modest debut effort when a 6.25l fifth of 8 at Limerick (11.5f, good); not sure the drop back to 1m1f will suit on the evidence of that effort; others appeal more.
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No Results Found

Form: 40-

Last run: 312 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimmer when fourth of 13 on debut at Punchestown (1m, good) but 1m1f seemed to stretch him when last sighted at the Curragh last September; likely best watched on return from 312 days off.
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1st

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Land Of The Giants

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) in May and some fair runs since in handicap and claiming company; wouldn't appreciate rain.

10/1

4th

10

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Land Of The Giants

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at Ayr in May when landing a 1m1f handicap off 63; some decent runs since, most notably when 1l behind Minaun View in a Ballinrobe claimer in July; finished further behind that rival at Killarney next time and posted a moderate effort in a Naas handicap latest.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 100-30 on debut at Fairyhouse (7f, good) but could only manage an 11l fourth of 17; this longer trip should suit on the evidence of that run but needs to improve plenty to take this.
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15th

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Battle Borne

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

AW maiden winner in February and second in a claimer back at Dundalk in May; however, he's been finding it a struggle in handicaps.

16/1

8th

12

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Battle Borne

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won a modest 7f maiden at Dundalk in February but soundly beaten in handicaps after that, including when last of all in two turf runs at Leopardstown over 1m; better effort in an AW claimer when last seen; others more likely; 12th in the 5.45 at Leopardstown yesterday.

16/1

12th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Battle Borne

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won modest 7f Dundalk maiden in February and best run since when runner-up in 1m claimer there last month; tailed off in two turf handicaps prior and is easy to oppose here.

16/1

OUR TIP
10th
1 (12)
Marmeladova

18/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo filly shaped like this sort of trip would suit when staying on for an 8.75l fifth at Gowran (1m, good) on debut 12 days ago; has to concede weight to younger rivals here though so much more needed.
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12th

8

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Marmeladova

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Both wins (maiden/handicap) were over slightly longer distances but she kept on for a close fifth over this far at Leopardstown two weeks ago; in the mix.

12/1

5th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Marmeladova

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: K J Condon

Added to her Ballinrobe maiden win when landing a 1m2f handicap here last month off 75; both runs since have been disappointing however, getting worked up beforehand at the Curragh and never landing a blow upped to 1m4f at Tramore five days ago; back down in trip here.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Marmeladova

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: K J Condon

Added to her Ballinrobe maiden win over an extended 1m1f trip when landing a 1m2f Leopardstown handicap by a neck off 75 last month; her run at the Curragh last time was too bad to be true when sweating and beaten 21l in last place; finished 2.75l behind Daboya in their C&D meeting in July; needs to bounce back.

5/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and beat just the one rival home on debut at Killarney (11.5f, yld-sft) last month; may need a bit more time.
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6th

14

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Aclaim

8st 10lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; bit better for blinkers when seventh at Gowran last time but was still comfortably held.

25/1

14

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Aclaim

8st 10lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; bit better for blinkers when seventh at Gowran last time but was still comfortably held.

25/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 and failed to beat a rival home on debut over 6f at Navan; steps up in trip; may need more time.
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12th

1

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:18 Dundalk (AW)

Chico Chico

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Nothing so far at massive prices; tongue-tie added.

250/1

13th

1

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Chico Chico

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Impossible to fancy on the evidence of three runs last season.

150/1

4

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:25 Bellewstown

Chico Chico

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Beaten a long way in two maidens and handicaps will suit better.

100/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Far Above gelding; fifth foal; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Monsieur Fantaisie (inc AW; RPR 71); dam placed in Czechia, half-sister to useful 1m-1m4f winner Banish; best watched on debut.
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7

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

15:35 Roscommon

Drumaugh Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: D M Christie

Down the field in three maidens at 1m1f, 1m4f and 7f; huge odds each time.

100/1

13th

3

(10)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Drumaugh Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: D M Christie

Beaten a long way both starts and can't be fancied on that evidence.

100/1

7 (10)
Elman

14/1

Form: 74

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in first two starts over 1m2f at Fairyhouse (good) and on the AW at Dundalk; needs to find vast improvement to take this.
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11th

4

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Elman

9st 13lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Showed a hint of ability in Flat maidens for Johnny Murtagh last year; didn't take to hurdling for this yard and recent Flat efforts have been poor; looks flattered by a rating of 68.

22/1

10th

5

(14)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:30 Roscommon

Elman

9st 9lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; very modest form so far in both codes; fell over hurdles at Limerick when last seen in March; hard to fancy.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €7.50
Straight Forecast €6.94
Trifecta €50.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slaney Drive

The Irish Sun:

Wild Sapphire

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slaney Drive

TOPSPEED:

Slaney Drive

POSTDATA:

Slaney Drive