August 24 / 14.50 Naas

14.50

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 32435

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fair debut when third of four behind the long odds-on Charles Darwin here in May (5f, good); headed late at Listowel; raced a bit too keenly when fourth in 6f Curragh maiden; again keen when third in a five-runner 5f Listed race at Tipperary; not helped by early interference at Gowran; would get 10lb from Unbreakable Duke in a handicap; looks like a clear second-best.
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12th

5

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Fresh Fade

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Couldn't make the most of Lingfield's golden highway when weakening over 7f on his stable debut (50-1) a fortnight ago; drop back to 6f probably in his favour but others hold more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

1

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Fresh Fade

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Can lead; Naas maiden (6f, good) winner in August for Michael O'Callaghan who wasn't disgraced in a brief two-race spell on AW for Ken Condon; bought for 18,000gns in January; potentially in the best stall and sole start at 7f was inconclusive so heed the market signals on this stable debut/reappearance.

20/1

5

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Fresh Fade

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has had a busy season with eight starts; C&D winner in August following fifth behind Morehampton at Roscommon; only 3/4l behind Morehampton at levels last time but that rival met trouble in running; cheekpieces on now.

13/2

Form: 343

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Barrier trial winner at this track; beaten two necks in third on debut in a Fairyhouse race won by subsequent Listed winner Arugam Bay; another good effort when fourth in a strong 7f maiden at the Curragh; powerful credentials now based on his fine C&D showing in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes (second, demoted a place); hung left, cheekpieces may be corrective.
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22th

20

(26)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unbreakable Duke

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Best run in four starts was a close third in the Ballyhane Stakes over 6f at Naas; below that form in cheekpieces back there since; needs more up in trip with headgear removed.

18/1

2

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Unbreakable Duke

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Barrier trial winner at this track; beaten two necks in third on debut in a Fairyhouse race won by subsequent Listed winner Arugam Bay; another good effort when fourth in a strong 7f maiden at the Curragh; powerful credentials now based on his fine C&D showing in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes (second, demoted a place); hung left, cheekpieces may be corrective.

11/10

16

(15)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:46 Naas

Unbreakable Duke

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Naas barrier trial winner, beaten half a length into third on debut by subsequent Listed winner; another good effort when fourth in strong maiden at the Curragh over 7f; drop in trip fine and each-way squeak.

18/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Met some interference and ran green on his debut at Gowran 11 days ago; likely to be capable of improvement.
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16th

17

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Aqua Bear

8st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Ian Williams

Ex-Irish runner whose form for new yard comprises a success in AW maiden (subsequently gelded) and creditable fourth in Ascot handicap, both over 7f; needs to do better still in this field, however.

40/1

4th

7

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

Aqua Bear

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

Had some useful form in Ireland as a 2yo but didn't need to improve on that when making a successful yard debut on Newcastle AW (7f) last November; gelded since; non-runner when due to make handicap debut in the 3.40 at Chester yesterday.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reported to have suffered from kickback on debut at Sligo; should not be judged harshly but probably best watched for the moment.
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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:

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away to finish last of 15 first time out at Fairyhouse in June, gelded since; one to rule out.
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6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Stolen Treasure

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: J G Coogan

Yet to make the frame; two fifth placings at this venue have revealed some promise; needs to find more in first-time blinkers.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Stolen Treasure

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: J G Coogan

Second run in handicaps was more encouraging, staying on over 6f last month; failed to fire upped to 1m on latest; handicapper is giving him a chance but looks risky at present.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 8-1 for debut in the Ballyhane Stakes; slowly away and never involved; can be assumed to have been showing plenty at home and takes a big drop in class, along with the form horse Unbreakable Duke.
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4th

10

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:23 Roscommon

Wicklow Gap

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

No impact in first two handicaps over 7f at Dundalk last year; up in trip and tongue tie goes on; others make more appeal.

12/1

11

(14)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wicklow Gap

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Left a low-key debut behind when beaten roughly 5l in a Naas maiden; not as good last month after gelding procedure; progress required to defy this mark on handicap debut with wide draw.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost Eur45,000 at a Breeze Up; soundly beaten first time out at Dundalk nine days ago, considerable improvement required.
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2nd

10

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:29 Gowran Park

Star Of Beauty

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

0-6 and rated 74; some solid efforts in defeat, including a 0.5l third of 13 in a Naas maiden last August (6f, good); shaped like worth another go at 1m when a keeping on second in a 7f claimer at Roscommon latest; player.

7/4

2nd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

16:50 Roscommon

Star Of Beauty

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Not beaten far when third of 13 in a Naas maiden (6f, good) last August; two maiden runs this year below that level; a doubt about her official rating of 75 was raised by her handicap debut at the Curragh, when last of 12; on the plus side, the stable has had two recent winners.

2/1

12th

10

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Star Of Beauty

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Best effort last season a 0.5l third of 13 in a Naas maiden (6f, good) in August; two runs this season below that level and her opening mark doesn't look overly lenient; tongue-tie and cheekpieces replace the visor worn last time.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to make any impact at the Curragh eight days ago; unlikely to feature.
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10th

5

(3)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Down Royal

Fire Up The Jets

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Has shown very little in two runs at 6f and looks like a candidate for handicaps after this.

100/1

8

(13)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Fire Up The Jets

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Failed to make any impact at the Curragh eight days ago; unlikely to feature.

33/1

5

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:42 Curragh

Fire Up The Jets

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

E7,500 yearling; first foal; dam unraced sister to a sprint winner, half-sister to a smart middle-distance winner; family of Derby/Arc winner Lammtarra; trainer/rider combination had a 50-1 juvenile winner at Cork on Thursday.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E10,000 yearling; first foal; dam placed 5f-7f (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 72), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Miss Amulet, out of 6f-1m winner.
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5th

15

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Iff In Doubt

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Showed promise for 10lb claimer Enola Pollet (rides Jon Riggens here) before Billy Lee took over for a 7f Dundalk win; has since finished second over 1m at the same venue; previous 6f form is weak, but he is more mature now, and his trainer is a master with sprinters.

6/1

2nd

5

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Iff In Doubt

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Showed promise in three 7f runs for a 10lb claimer before Billy Lee took over three week ago; got up in the final strides and should remain competitive on his first attempt at this distance.

4/1

1st

8

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Iff In Doubt

8st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Much-improved efforts over C&D in his last three runs under a 10lb claimer; kept on for third in November and took fourth in December; again filled fourth spot 16 days ago when not having the pace to challenge the leaders; more experienced rider takes over now.

15/2

Form: 00

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never in contention at Leopardstown; better at the Curragh but not a likely winner at this early stage of his career.
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14th

9

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:38 Naas

John La Bear

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Modest form in trio of maidens so far but fair chance this sort of trip will suit now handicapping; wears first-time tongue-tie and worth a market check.

12/1

10

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

John La Bear

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Never in contention at Leopardstown; better at the Curragh but not a likely winner at this early stage of his career.

50/1

13th

9

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

John La Bear

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Never in contention first time out in a 7f maiden at Leopardstown; safe to rule out.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
(E7,000 vendor Y); third foal; half-brother to Polish 6f winner Missisipi; dam Scandinavian Listed-placed 5.7f-1m winner (inc AW; RPR 88), half-sister to French 7f winner Charming Queen, out of maiden half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Drawnfromthepast.
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12

(10)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:10 Cork

The Nomad

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Slowly away and failed to be competitive first time out at Naas; apprentice keeps the ride with a senior jockey aboard the yard's newcomer Midnight Dusk.

25/1

11

(11)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

The Nomad

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

(E7,000 vendor Y); third foal; half-brother to Polish 6f winner Missisipi; dam Scandinavian Listed-placed 5.7f-1m winner (inc AW; RPR 88), half-sister to French 7f winner Charming Queen, out of maiden half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Drawnfromthepast.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
E17,000 F, E27,000 Y (E8,000 vendor 2yo); sixth foal; half-sister to winners Dacesa (5f 2yo; RPR 77) and Two Door Saloon (French 1m1f); dam French 1m4f AW winner, half-sister to HK 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Exultant.
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12

(9)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Duchess Of Down

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

E17,000 F, E27,000 Y (E8,000 vendor 2yo); sixth foal; half-sister to winners Dacesa (5f 2yo; RPR 77) and Two Door Saloon (French 1m1f); dam French 1m4f AW winner, half-sister to HK 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Exultant.

12/1

Form: 00

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear in races at Listowel and Gowran, chance can be discounted.
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3rd

6

(3)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Hooves Your Daddy

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Fair effort when fifth in Naas maiden in August (6f, good); struggled in following three runs but back from a break when runner-up at Dundalk last month (5f; had Love Bomb, Plushy and Lady Landhort behind); entitled to respect back on turf.

5/2

2nd

6

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hooves Your Daddy

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Best effort in six starts came by some way when fifth in Naas maiden in August (6f, good); beat one rival home in two handicap starts since; off 206 days; dropped 4lb but needs revival.

25/1

7

(13)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:04 Down Royal

Hooves Your Daddy

9st 5lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Best run came on third start when not beaten far in a 6f Naas maiden; however, was poor in a 5f nursery on soft at the same track last time.

20/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Unbreakable Duke

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Unbreakable Duke

TOPSPEED:

Unbreakable Duke

POSTDATA:

Unbreakable Duke

The Irish Sun:

Unbreakable Duke