August 31 / 15.00 Tipperary

15.00

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 110y
  • 13 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £37.10
  • Place: £6.00

Form: 69

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Okay efforts on both outings, midfield in 6f maidens at Navan and the Curragh, hooded on second occasion; upped in trip here.
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3rd

7

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

19:00 Leopardstown

Redemption Road

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Tipperary maiden winner last year over extended 7f on yielding; backed it up when second to the smart Limestone on heavy at Listowel; returned this term with a clear career-best when 3.25l third to Thesecretadversary in Group 3 over C&D; didn't back that up last time out at the Curragh but each-way chance with conditions to suit down in trip.

11/1

6th

7

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Redemption Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

1-5 as a two-year-old, the win coming in a 7.5f (yielding) Tipperary maiden in August; huge step forward on latest when running on nicely for a 3.25l third in a Leopardstown Group 3 (Geryon and Iron Lily behind); step back up to 1m looks sure to suit; go well if handling this quicker ground (half-brother won on good to firm).

15/2

3rd

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

15:55 Leopardstown

Redemption Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

89-rated gelding faces a daunting task in a race of this standard, fit from a Dundalk run.

66/1

13/2

  • Place: £4.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Coulsty gelding cost 10,000euros as a foal and 11,000euros as a yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Marvelosa (10.4f; RPR 84) and Mulsanne (US 1m turf); dam unraced sister to 1m4f Listed winner Crimson Rosette, closely related to Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami; yard's juveniles having a good season in these type of events, market support on debut worth noting.
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6th

4

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Leopardstown

Madbadanddangerous

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel Meade

Consistent apart from a poor Navan run in May; bounced back from that reverse to win the Ulster Derby over 1m5f at Down Royal in June; maintained progress with a Galway festival win, defying a big burden in a lower handicap grade; stays well.

11/2

1st

1

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Madbadanddangerous

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Consistent apart from a poor Navan run on penultimate start; bounced back to win the Ulster Derby over 1m5f at Down Royal last month; stamina assured, new mark is demanding.

6/1

1st

8

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

16:33 Down Royal

Madbadanddangerous

8st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Noel Meade

Had been consistent before an inexplicable poor run at Navan; needs to bounce back from that; others preferred in the circumstances.

12/1

Form: 82 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some debut promise on Curragh debut and stepped up on that run (albeit beaten odds-on favourite) when just going down in prolonged duel over this trip at Roscommon; has to concede weight but sets the standard and major player.
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3

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Naas

Giovanni Giorgio

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of four for trainer; some debut promise at the Curragh and stepped up on that run (albeit beaten odds-on favourite) when just going down in a prolonged duel over 7.5f at Roscommon in August; sent off odds on again at Tipperary later that month (7.5f, yielding) where he finished behind both Redemption Road and Madbadanddangerous; McMonagle jumps ship now

15/2

3rd

1

(12)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

Giovanni Giorgio

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some debut promise on Curragh debut and stepped up on that run (albeit beaten odds-on favourite) when just going down in prolonged duel over this trip at Roscommon; has to concede weight but sets the standard and major player.

11/10

2nd

4

(6)

19th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:20 Roscommon

Giovanni Giorgio

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; sent off at 40-1 on debut in a strong maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) and wasn't beaten all that far in eighth, running on nicely from the back; preferred by the stable jockey and a very interesting runner.

7/2

Form:

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of New Bay cost 45,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to seven winners including 1m4f Group 2 scorer Ebiyza; dam 1m4f winner, from top mid-distance family; plenty green when well held on Leopardstown debut last month and has been gelded since.
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1st

8

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Minella Rockett

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: John J Nallen

Off the mark on hurdling debut at Limerick last month and followed up with a first Flat win at Galway (9.5f, yielding), showing a willing attitude to score by a neck; 4lb rise more than negated by rider's 7lb claim but has to prove stamina for this longer trip (bred to stay but well beaten both previous starts at 1m2f-1m4f).

11/2

1st

12

(11)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Minella Rockett

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: John J Nallen

Placed in Dundalk AW maidens last winter, not so good there in May before successful hurdling debut in Limerick 3yo maiden early this month, despite taking keen hold and making most (good); didn't get home over 1m2f on sole Flat handicap effort (Navan) before that win so drop back in trip should suit.

12/1

1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:10 Limerick

Minella Rockett

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Beaten a length and then a head in a pair of 1m maidens at Dundalk in November; too keen in early stages on handicap debut at Navan over 1m2f in May; well beaten in a maiden back at Dundalk last time; holds the top Flat rating (80) in this field and is courtesy of those efforts; big player.

2/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sioux Nation filly cost 15,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam maiden half-sister to winners Grandeur (US 1m1f/1m4f Grade 2), Magnolia Beach (useful 1m 2yo), Magique (1m-1m1f inc 2yo) and Dukinta (1m6f); Moyglare entry so worth a market check.
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8th

8

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Alphecca

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Useful form on easy ground last autumn; Killarney maiden winner in early October and won a valuable restricted contest over 7f at Naas six days later; unplaced in a handicap on her seasonal debut; conditions race at Cork last month; well held by Drop Dead Gorgeous on running in a Group 3 fillies' event here last time

25/1

9th

1

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Alphecca

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Progressive on easy ground last autumn; off the mark at Killarney in early October and won a valuable restricted contest over 7f at Naas just six days later; unplaced in a handicap last week on her seasonal debut; faces a tough task in this grade.

33/1

7th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Naas

Alphecca

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Progressive on easy ground in the autumn; off the mark over this trip in early October and won valuable restricted contest over 7f here just six days later; yard, and owner, have won two of the last three renewals.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Invincible Spirit filly; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 68), half-sister to winners Solent Gateway (useful 1m2f-2m), Jumira Prince (1m) and Dr Richard Kimble (8.6f-1m4f including 2yo), out of Italian 1m2f Group 1 winner; finished off her race well when third in a barrier trial in May; Moyglare entry so obviously held in some regard.
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5th

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Gowran Park

Anushka

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

AW maiden winner; good runs in 7f/1m handicaps at the Curragh this season but finished last there 40 days ago; even if back on song these terms aren't overly generous.

6/1

16th

15

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Anushka

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a 7f Dundalk fillies' maiden last October; failed to make an impact when highly tried on reappearance in a Group 3 race won by True Love; closely matched with Sanctijude on running over 7f here in her first handicap; 1 3/4l behind runner-up Punica Granatum when third over 1m here five weeks ago.

12/1

31

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Anushka

8st 2lb

T: Henry De Bromhead

33/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Teofilo colt cost 26,000euros as a yearling; second foal; dam 6f-1m winner (inc 2yo; RPR 95), half-sister to 10.6f winner Solar System; respected source, worth a market check on debut.
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1st

3

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

16:49 Navan

Sunrush

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Raced keenly but finished a 1.5l third at Tramore on just his second handicap start 12 days ago (1m4f, gd-yld); will need to settle better if he is to see out this longer trip.

10/1

3rd

2

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:55 Tramore

Sunrush

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolger-bred Teofilo gelding; good fourth in a hot Curragh maiden last year; okay comeback over 1m at Leopardstown, and soft ground probably the reason for a poor display on handicap debut at same track; gelded since and steps up in trip here.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Sunrush

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Last month's seasonal return here (1m) was okay but nothing to suggest he'll make an immediate impact in handicaps off this mark, albeit has to be respected from a yard having a great season.

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle gelding cost 10,000Euros as a yearling; brother to 6f HK winner Super Bonus, half-brother to winners Pepper Streak (5f AW; RPR 77) and Magic Jet (Italian 6f inc 2yo); dam placed 8.6f/9.4f AW (69); always behind on Fairyhouse debut in June; gelded since and visor worn then now discarded.
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8th

9

(9)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

Ballinamona

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Bungle Inthejungle gelding cost 10,000Euros as a yearling; brother to 6f HK winner Super Bonus, half-brother to winners Pepper Streak (5f AW; RPR 77) and Magic Jet (Italian 6f inc 2yo); dam placed 8.6f/9.4f AW (69); always behind on Fairyhouse debut in June; gelded since and visor worn then now discarded.

25/1

5

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Ballinamona

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Bungle Inthejungle colt cost 10,000Euros as a yearling; brother to 6f HK winner Super Bonus, half-brother to winners Pepper Streak (5f AW; RPR 77) and Magic Jet (Italian 6f inc 2yo); dam placed 8.6f/9.4f AW (69); yard in fine form but wears a visor for debut; watch unless money arrives.

12/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam filly never counted when well held on Gowran debut last month; easily passed over.
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16th

16

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Jewels Legacy

8st 9lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Small bit of promise when sixth on nursery debut at Bellewstown (1m, soft) in October; two poor runs this year.

33/1

13th

18

(17)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Jewels Legacy

8st 7lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Weak form; 4lb out of the handicap, big improvement needed in first-time blinkers.

33/1

10th

11

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Jewels Legacy

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: M A Cahill

Hard to fancy on juvenile form and lacks the advantage of a recent run; up against it.

20/1

10th
6 (2)
Gal

25/1

Form:

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle filly cost 48,000euros as a yearling; third foal; sister to 5f 2yo winner End Of Story (RPR 92); dam unraced half-sister to winners Inverleigh (5.7f Listed) and Setarhe (Group-placed 6f 2yo); too keen, well held on Leopardstown debut last month; likely best watched for now.
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5th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

Gal

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Didn't fire on Polytrack ten days ago but pipped a dual subsequent winner when opening account at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last month and is not yet fully exposed over this sort of trip; contender if quickly back on song.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gal

9st 0lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Seemed to appreciate the stiff finish when off the mark at Leicester (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago, winning by a neck; only 1lb higher even though the runner-up is 2-2 since, but she has a much sharper track to deal with this time.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:57 Leicester

Gal

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Modest form in her three Irish races and no better in the two in Britain, although she has been more competitive with the switch to handicaps (5.7f/6f); needs to build on that with today's step back up in trip.

8/1

Form: 000

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor efforts on all three starts; gelded since.
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6

(1)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Cork

St Gobnaits Charm

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Thomas Cooper

Of no account on the evidence of his four starts; cheekpieces for the first time.

200/1

11th

11

(5)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

St Gobnaits Charm

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Thomas Cooper

Poor efforts on all three starts; gelded since.

66/1

7

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Cork

St Gobnaits Charm

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Thomas Cooper

Poor runs at Down Royal and Roscommon, tongue-tied second occasion; dismissed.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Al Wukai colt is first foal of a French 8.5f winner, half-sister to winners Early Time (French 7f 2yo/US 8.5f) and Stavvy (bumper), family of 7f 2yo Group 1 winner Cursory Glance; unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
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12th

12

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:10 Killarney

Ramair

8st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Good run at 50-1 when third over 1m on handicap debut at Dundalk in March; has failed to build on that; gelded since his last run.

16/1

9th

11

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:38 Gowran Park

Ramair

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Good run at 50-1 when third over this trip on handicap debut at Dundalk; hasn't built on that, latterly when tried over 10.5f.

16/1

6th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ramair

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Richard Anthony Foley

Third on handicap debut here but didn't progress when behind Keepsgettingbetter three weeks ago; has his work cut out to reverse those placings.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Make Believe colt cost 27,000euros as a foal, 22,000euros as a yearling and 26,000gns at the breeze-ups; brother to 5f/Australian 1m winner Quarantine Dreams (RPR 105), half-brother to three more inc Parkers Hill (6f-1m inc 2yo/AW; 88) and Chiavari (1m2f; 83); dam Australian 6.2f winner; yard's 2yos always respected, market likely a good guide on debut.
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2nd

5

(2)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:38 Gowran Park

Believe Believe

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran okay in 7f nursery here and well backed 4-1 fav at Galway next start, would have been a few places closer but for meeting trouble in running; cheekpieces tried there are left off for this return; hasn't fully shown his hand yet, and has been found a winnable contest if he's ready; draw has been kind too.

7/2

8th

14

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Believe Believe

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Slow to break and never involved on last week's handicap debut at Gowran in race won by Mr Tony; cheekpieces now added

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €309.20
Straight Forecast €390.66
Trifecta €678.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Giovanni Giorgio

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Giovanni Giorgio

TOPSPEED:

Giovanni Giorgio

POSTDATA:

Giovanni Giorgio

The Irish Sun:

Giovanni Giorgio