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GoodIrish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £17066.12
- 0m 6f 0y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1
Form: 4143
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (19) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons; however, he's been a long way below his best on his last four starts, the first two for Charles Byrnes and the latest two for this yard; transformation needed in first-time tongue-tie. |
66/1 |
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9th 3 (8) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons but down the field in Listed races last autumn on both starts for Charles Byrnes and soundly beaten in a handicap at Newmarket last Thursday on his stable/seasonal debut; others preferred. |
50/1 |
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8th 8 (13) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Scored twice during his spell with Ger Lyons, then posted duck eggs in two Listed events for Charles Byrnes; gelded since; 1-1 at handicap level but this looks a tougher task on debut for new stable. |
50/1 |
11/4
Form: 3762 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (4) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 11lb |
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 |
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4th 1 (3) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 12lb |
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 |
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8 (11) |
28th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
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 |
11/2
Form: 3355
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
17th Feb 2026 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Made all in a 6f novice at Southwell in good style on his stable debut in December; creditable efforts in handicaps since and returning to 5f shouldn't be an issue; not discounted. |
6/1 |
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4th 1 (3) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Made all for a decisive C&D novice win in December; possibly a bit too free when turned over as favourite at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) next time but went close back here (5f) latest, when the front pair were clear; up 2lb for last time but unexposed and a major player. |
2/1 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish gelding who made all in Southwell novice event (6f) on AW/stable debut; subsequent effort suggests this return to 5f is worth a go; may do better still in this sphere. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 949
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (7) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
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 |
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4 (3) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
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 |
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9th 12 (11) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
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 |
6/1
Form: 645
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (5) |
28th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 11lb |
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 |
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5 (10) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
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 |
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10 (1) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
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 |
9/1
Form: 34555
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (10) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Consistent enough in defeat in maidens and nurseries but didn't seem to get home over 6f the last twice including behind Prarie Echoes at Sligo; may do better back to this trip. |
13/2 |
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6 (12) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Second runner for yard; fifth in first two nurseries over C&D and at Sligo on latest; handicapper slow to relent; more needed off this mark. |
9/1 |
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1 (13) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 21y |
9st 12lb |
Regressive RPRs in maidens and was 18-1 when fifth of eight on nursery debut at the Curragh (6f) where she raced too freely; no surprise to see some headgear now turned to. |
15/2 |
18/1
Form: 450
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (6) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
No progress when down the field in six runs in Ireland last season including three sprint handicaps; resumes off a reduced mark but she needs a transformation for new yard; blinkers removed. |
14/1 |
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6 (8) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Second runner for yard; ran creditably on first two starts at Tipperary in strong company but hasn't been as good since; down 1lb from nursery debut and needs more. |
14/1 |
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3 (3) |
18th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
First run remains her best, fourth in a six-runner contest at Tipperary in May; can be forgiven her run here when set a very tough task in the Ballyhane Stakes; last of 12 at the Curragh in her first nursery; blinkers discarded; top apprentice booked. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 860
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 12lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (21) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 6lb |
Uneven form last season; has improved gradually this season; stayed well over an extended 7f to open his account at Roscommon; possibly vulnerable over this trip off 5lb higher mark. |
7/1 |
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1st 13 (9) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
8st 13lb |
0-10 but has improved for each run this season; beaten 1.75l when third of 10 at Gowran latest (7f, soft); this trip should suit on that evidence but good ground is a query. |
4/1 |
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3rd 4 (11) |
8th Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Moderate form overall in five nursery runs, although a Cork second was encouraging; creditable fifth over 5f at Naas on latest; however, rider deserts him to partner Aurora Mist. |
13/2 |
11/1
Form: 40263
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (1) |
8th Oct 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 180y |
8st 13lb |
Has had a busy campaign; behind a couple of these when sixth at Naas on penultimate; traffic problems when beaten 1.75l into third at Down Royal latest (5f, yielding); return to 6f fine and in the mix again off the same mark. |
11/4 |
|
9 (5) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Maiden after eight runs but some decent efforts, including over this trip behind Bay Of Supremacy at Naas last time; needs more down 1lb. |
10/1 |
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9 (5) |
18th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Has plenty of experience; placed at a modest level at Hamilton and Beverley; has finished in front of Cisterna in two nursery clashes; may feature at this modest level. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 980
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (4) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 3y |
9st 3lb |
Modest maiden form but has shaped promisingly enough in first two handicaps; hampered and clipped heels when a 4.75l sixth on seasonal return and stable debut at Naas (5f, soft); same mark here and nicely drawn; interesting. |
10/1 |
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6th 10 (12) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Had a troubled passage on only nursery start for Donnacha O'Brien; potentially interesting on first start for a small Kildare yard. |
8/1 |
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10 (11) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Third runner for yard; no impact in maidens; tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; 3lb wrong (negated by rider's claim) and likely best watched unless the market suggests otherwise. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 7000
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (16) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 1lb |
Won a 7f Dundalk nursery win on AW debut last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; formerly trained by Donnacha O'Brien; did not quite see out the 1m trip when making a satisfactory debut for Sean Hayes at Dundalk in March; one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
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4th 6 (3) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Modest form in turf maidens/nurseries; but made an immediate impact on AW debut over 7f last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; finished in front of Cosmic Motion in a claimer; has left Donnacha O'Brien to join Sean Hayes. |
9/2 |
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1 (1) |
19th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Much improved in this headgear combination on AW debut a fortnight ago with forcing tactics adopted over C&D from same low draw, keeping on well in beating Monvoe 0.5l (third-placed Badger's Cove won here last week); 7lb higher but capable 5lb claimer negates much of that; remains in same grade and has to be respected. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 7087
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Dual Tapeta winner for new yard this year but she's not easy to predict and her form has slumped in last two starts; has bit to prove again and she's not finished closer than fifth in six turf runs. |
8/1 |
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9th 3 (1) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
The winner of two of her five starts for her new stable, both over 6f at Wolverhampton; found out by the drop to 5f at Bath three weeks ago; could resume her progress back at 6f. |
3/1 |
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5th 7 (1) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Ex-Irish filly who has won two of her four starts for her new stable, most recently getting up close home at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; only 1lb higher and makes more appeal than many. |
7/2 |
Selections
The Irish Sun:
Raphello