August 13 / 17.35 Gowran Park

17.35

Good

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Looks like a leading contender following long-priced third on debut at Leopardstown; mixed signals from form involving the winner Fairy Oak, previously fifth in the Albany Stakes, but since unplaced at the Curragh, admittedly after meeting trouble.
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10th

4

(6)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Morehampton

9st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Went close at both Gowran and Roscommon over the summer before second career win last month when scoring over 1m at Listowel under a positive ride (Eddie G a closing third); 8lb rise but rider now takes off 5lb so should remain competitive.

15/2

1st

7

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Morehampton

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Strong in the finish when third over 7f at Gowran and looked sure to win at Roscommon (extended 7f) only to be reeled in late on by Goal Exceeded; should be fine over this far and firmly enters the reckoning.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E100,000 yearling; fourth foal; sister to Group 3 juvenile winner Orne (Horris Hill); dam Group-placed winner, half-sister to Group 2 winner Space Traveller; has potential for improvement from Curragh fourth on debut, prominent until fading late.
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6th

11

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Punica Granatum

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Eight-race maiden but has caught the eye on occasions and the stewards asked questions after latest run at Roscommon (tried cheekpieces); there's a strong suspicion that her turn will come.

12/1

6th

9

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Punica Granatum

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Made many an 'eyecatcher' list when flying home in valuable 1m fillies' handicap at the Curragh in May; never involved over 1m1f back there next time; unseated early at Galway; failed to take advantage of good opportunity when beaten at a short price in AW maiden last time; headgear.

8/1

3rd

13

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Punica Granatum

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Good 2yo maiden form at this trip and just denied on seasonal return in valuable Curragh fillies handicap over 1m in May; clipped heels when unseating at Galway latest but on overall form has leading claims here; good draw too.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E70,000 yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to winners Taraj (Group-placed) and Eriskay; dam 7f AW winner, sister to Australian Group 2 winner Imaging, half-sister to 7f juvenile Group 3 winner Nostrum; Group 1-entered in the Moyglare.
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3rd

8

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Conquering Marin

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

E70,000 yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to winners Taraj (Group-placed) and Eriskay; dam 7f AW winner, sister to Australian Group 2 winner Imaging, half-sister to 7f juvenile Group 3 winner Nostrum; Group 1-entered in the Moyglare.

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E 80,000 yearling; made a lot of the running on debut at Bellewstown, faded into sixth, well held by third-placed Carwyn.
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4th

4

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Askalon

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E 80,000 yearling; made a lot of the running on debut at Bellewstown, faded into sixth, well held by third-placed Carwyn.

10/1

9

(1)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:15 Bellewstown

Askalon

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

80,000euros yearling; seventh foal; closely related to French Listed winner Ayada (inc French Listed; RPR 105), half-brother to winners in Germany; dam won the German 1,000 Guineas.

12/1

Form: 3243 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fair debut when third of four behind the long odds-on Charles Darwin at Naas in May (5f, good); headed late when second at Listowel; raced a bit too keenly when fourth in 6f Curragh maiden; hooded now, having shown the same tendency in a sub-standard Listed race over 5f at Tipperary; gelded since his last run.
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11th

7

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Fresh Fade

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Generally struggled for his new yard this year; tumbling down the weights and now drops in class but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

6th

8

(7)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Fresh Fade

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Ex-Irish 3yo whose mark continues to fall but for good reason in view of this season's exploits; failed to settle when back up in trip and fifth of six over C&D four weeks ago.

20/1

5th

5

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Fresh Fade

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

6f maiden winner in Ireland last term but he's been out of sorts in four runs for new yard this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs to turn things around.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E65,000 yearling; half-brother to four winners; dam, by Invincible Spirit, won three races and was Listed-placed, half-sister to Group 2 winner Banimpire.
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8th

7

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sutton Hoo

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stephen Hanlon

Came good for Natalia Lupini when bagging a Dundalk maiden (Polytrack, 10.5f) by a head in February; didn't beat a rival (heavy defeats) on his next two starts, however, and that was also the case on his stable debut at Redcar a fortnight ago; last time's visor makes way for blinkers and yard surely has higher hopes for Rubellite.

25/1

9th

4

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Sutton Hoo

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won a Dundalk maiden (1m2f, AW) in February, but he's finished tailed off in two handicaps since; still lightly raced but he changed hands for £2,500 in July and has plenty to prove for new yard; been gelded and visor is added.

20/1

11th

10

(5)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Sutton Hoo

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Famous colours and he won 10.5f maiden here in February, but that's weak form and he was lapped on handicap debut at Down Royal; steps up in trip and bred for it.

9/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E36,000 yearling; ninth foal; Kodi Bear colt is brother to three winners, including a Ger Lyons-trained juvenile scorer, half-brother to three winners; dam won over 6f at two.
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17th

17

(18)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Aqua Bear

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

He's raced in four handicaps this year and has twice made the frame (7f/1m, good/good to firm); however, he was well beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and needs to bounce back with a career-best effort.

25/1

11th

5

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Aqua Bear

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

7f AW maiden winner who returned to form when third at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) recently; the drop back to 7f could help and he has a chance.

9/1

Form: 000

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three outings; can be left out of calculations.
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11th

12

(16)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Zheleznaya Dama

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Brendan W Duke

Just held on over this trip at Naas but faded tamely next time at Leopardstown; badly drawn for a front runner.

8/1

12th

13

(16)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Zheleznaya Dama

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Brendan W Duke

Good third in a nursery in September; saddle slipped at Cork; back on track with fifth at Limerick; gave way late on when second at Killarney; held on for a front-running win from Bear Right at Naas; not certain to uphold the form.

8/1

9th
10 (8)
Carwyn

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Finished an encouraging third behind his once-raced stablemate Empty Wallet on debut over 1m at Bellewstown last month; has an edge over sixth-placed Askalon
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12th

10

(13)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Carwyn

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Some promise for Ger Lyons in Ireland last year but sent off at big prices and achieved little in five runs for his new stable; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

50/1

7th

8

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Carwyn

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Patrick Morris

Ex-Irish maiden who's turned in four poor efforts at huge prices this year; Golspie looks his yard's best chance.

66/1

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E10,000 yearling; eleventh foal; half-sister to five winners including Melbourne Memories (Listed); dam 6f AW juvenile winner.
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8th

14

(14)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Lilo Pelekai

8st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Modest handicap form and when fifth in 9.5f claimer at Ballinrobe; doubt that 1m4f will be the answer; 2lb wrong.

33/1

5th

11

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Lilo Pelekai

8st 8lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Very ordinary form so far on turf and the AW; yard looks to have a better chance with Incredible Army.

20/1

10th

9

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Gowran Park

Lilo Pelekai

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Jack Foley

Weak form in maidens; finished in front of only one rival in nursery starts at Galway and Dundalk.

20/1

Form: 70

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made a satisfactory debut when a staying-on seventh of 21 over 6f at the Curragh in May; in rear at the same venue on second attempt.
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11th

11

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Beware Of The Bear

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Minor promise on debut but showed very little in two subsequent starts; blinkers now on handicapping; worth a market check.

9/1

11th

5

(7)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Beware Of The Bear

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Made a satisfactory debut when a staying-on seventh of 21 over 6f at the Curragh in May; in rear at the same venue on second attempt.

25/1

1

(10)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Beware Of The Bear

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Made a satisfactory debut when a staying-on seventh of 21 over C&D 12 days ago, less than one length behind fifth-placed Parkside Lad; trainer had a good winner in this age-group at Listowel on Sunday.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never in contention first time out at Galway; will need to pick more experience.
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10th

13

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Synners Kid

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Henry Dwyer

Won 1m nurseries last autumn on final two runs for Joseph O'Brien (yielding to soft/soft); he finished sixth last month on his two runs for Lemos De Souza (7f/1m, good/good to firm) and needs something extra on his first start for Australian trainer Henry Dwyer.

14/1

32

(33)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Synners Kid

8st 9lb

T: Henry Dwyer

Reserve; won twice over 1m for Joseph O'Brien but only sixth in two races for Lemos De Souza, finishing behind three of today's rivals at Carlisle last time; now trained by Henry Dwyer so presumably bound for Australia.

50/1

6th

5

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Synners Kid

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lemos De Souza

Won nursery debut for Joseph O'Brien at Naas (1m, yielding to soft) last September and easily followed up at Bellewstown (1m, soft), both in a tongue-tie; having shot up the weights he reappeared with sixth of ten when 66-1 for stable debut at Ascot (7f, good) three weeks ago, which is his highest rating; could build on that (as he needs to) with tongue-tie reapplied this time.

33/1

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran green first time out at Bellewstown; likely to benefit from further experience.
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14th

14

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Soller

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Ran green first time out at Bellewstown; likely to benefit from further experience.

25/1

9

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

16:47 Bellewstown

Soller

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Cable Bay filly a 27,000gns yearling, is closely related to 8.6f AW winner Advantage (RPR 66), half-sister to three winners inc Bright Stripes (7f 2yo/1m Listed; 109) and Sunsprite (Listed-placed 5f/6f inc 2yo/Bahrain; 102); dam Listed-placed 6f/7f winner (105); another for whom market check advised on debut.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €23.00
Straight Forecast €20.47
Trifecta €144.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Morehampton

The Irish Sun:

Sutton Hoo

TOPSPEED:

Fresh Fade

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Morehampton

POSTDATA:

Morehampton