September 16 / 15.48 Punchestown

15.48

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 1m 1f 58y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Calyx colt cost 30,000euros as a foal and 47,000euros at the breeze-ups; half-brother to six winners inc Boomshackerlacker (6f-1m; RPR 108), Girl's Hope (French 1m1f/1m2f; 90) and Miss Rainbow (5f-7f inc AW; 65); dam 7f winner (68); second in Leopardstown barrier trial last month.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Galley Point

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: T J O’Mara

Second to a front-running winner in a weak 7f Roscommon contest was his best run last season; absent since a poor AW effort on handicap debut last November.

16/1

3

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:41 Galway

Galley Point

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: T J O’Mara

Okay runs on testing ground at both Killarney and when chasing home an all-the-way winner in weak Roscommon contest earlier this month; more needed.

12/1

3

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:41 Galway

Galley Point

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: T J O’Mara

Okay runs on testing ground at both Killarney and when chasing home an all-the-way winner in weak Roscommon contest earlier this month; more needed.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Gleneagles cost 9,000euros as a yearling; closely related to Czech 1m-1m4f winner Beauty Approach (inc 2yo), half-brother to 1m AW winner Smart Deal (RPR 77); dam 7f/1m winner (inc AW; 91).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

13:38 Bellewstown

Glenevies

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Finished midfield in a Punchestown maiden (1m1f), trailing the winner by some 17l; more needed.

10/1

2

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

Glenevies

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Son of Gleneagles cost 9,000euros as a yearling; closely related to Czech 1m-1m4f winner Beauty Approach (inc 2yo), half-brother to 1m AW winner Smart Deal (RPR 77); dam 7f/1m winner (inc AW; 91).

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 256832

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year until much improved on last month's handicap debut at Killarney, tearing off into clear lead under today's rider and rallying well once head to finish runner-up over 1m; returns to maiden company here and will have to settle better to see this longer trip out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

No Such Thing

9st 12lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Yet to win but has been placed four times up to 1m; poor at Punchestown last time but can be a player if rebounding.

12/1

3

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

No Such Thing

9st 8lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year until much improved on last month's handicap debut at Killarney, tearing off into clear lead under today's rider and rallying well once head to finish runner-up over 1m; returns to maiden company here and will have to settle better to see this longer trip out.

10/1

2nd

10

(17)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

No Such Thing

9st 7lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.

20/1

50/1

Form: 5-60

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair run at Galway last October on her only start at three; well held both starts this term and awaiting a handicap mark.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Piatra Neamt

9st 2lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Ran okay over 1m2f on handicap debut at Navan last October but twice well held over this trip after; always behind at Ballinrobe last time; cheekpieces swapped for visor.

33/1

14th

15

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Piatra Neamt

9st 7lb

T: S M Duffy

First reserve; ran okay on handicap debut at Navan last October but well held twice afterwards over 1m4f; best watched on return.

15th

10

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Piatra Neamt

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: S M Duffy

Shaped like this trip might suit when a 5l sixth of 17 at Navan on handicap debut (1m2f, yielding) in October; never travelled on heavy ground at Galway later that month; this ground more suitable but lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to a winner in UAE; dam maiden, half-sister to 1m2f winner Blue Symphony (dam of Group/Grade 3 winners), out of Cheveley Park winner Blue Duster; well-backed on recent Gowran debut, outpaced at a crucial stage before staying on late to finish fourth over 7f; longer trip could suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Sole success came in a C&D maiden on heavy last October; beaten a nose off 4lb lower over 7f here (soft) early last month; shifted right under pressure but kept on well for a 4.25l third of 13 in premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); this longer trip fine and should go well again.

13/2

3rd

10

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Playin Cool

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Won a maiden at Leopardstown last October (1m1f, heavy); beaten a nose in a 7f (soft) handicap back there on latest; raised 4lb, this is tougher and has to prove effectiveness on faster ground.

11/2

2nd

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

Ended last season with a 1m1f course maiden win on heavy ground; yet to make an impact in handicaps; trip might be inadequate.

12/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaman gelding cost 18,000euros as a foal and 10,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to four winners inc Balance Of Power (7f AW 2yo; RPR 82), Kazzam (Italian 1m1f-11.5f inc 2yo) and Gaduli De L'Alguer (Italian 5f-1m4f inc 2yo); dam 6f/1m winner (74); wide draw not ideal, likely better for the experience.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rua Mor

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

Ex-Irish; has shown fair form over hurdles; well beaten over C&D on stable debut last month; likely to fare better when going handicapping.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Arizona half-brother to 1m2f/1m3f AW winner Hunters Run (RPR 79); dam 1m2f-2m AW winner (80), half-sister to multiple 7f AW winner Circles; unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Sarangpur

9st 13lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Ex-Irish maiden who is much improved for the switch to Richard Hughes, impressively landing 1m4f handicaps at Brighton and Epsom recently; races off a 10lb higher mark here (including 5lb penalty) but hard to oppose.

10/11

1st

1

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Sarangpur

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Tackling 1m4f and quick ground for the first time when he bolted up at Brighton on his British/stable debut ten days ago; 5lb extra wouldn't have come close to stopping him that day and he's the standout under a penalty.

Evs

1st

5

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:56 Brighton

Sarangpur

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-6 when based in Ireland but made the frame in two slow-ground handicaps this spring (9.5f/10.5f); could have a say if suited by new trip-and-ground combination on stable debut; market may guide.

5/1

7/2

Form: 55

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward from Leopardstown debut last month when strong-finishing fifth over 1m2f at Navan 10 days ago; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Take Me

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Showed ability last year, though failed to improve after a strong-finishing fifth of 18 at Navan (1m2f, good) on the second of four starts; reported coughing after a below-par run on seasonal debut at Gowran; showed a tendency to hang right when unplaced at Dundalk last time.

5/1

6th

7

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:18 Dundalk (AW)

Take Me

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Coughed after poor return, so forget that; best run last year was strong-finishing fifth at Navan (1m2f, good); tongue-tie on for AW debut and dam won 5f maiden here.

13/2

10th

9

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Take Me

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Solid maiden form last year, the best of those a strong-finishing fifth at Navan over 1m2f (good); rounded off the season with a good fourth at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy); shortlisted on return with Colin Keane aboard again for red-hot yard.

7/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam half-sister to winners Stylish Performer (7f inc AW/Qatar; RPR 103) and Chaos Control (1m-1m4f AW Flat inc 2yo, 86; 2m hurdle); dam 7f turf/1m AW winner (91), half-sister to useful 1m2f-12.5f winner Bid Adieu; newcomer probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Cahir Bay

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: M Flannery

Handicap debutante didn't show a whole lot in maidens at 9.5f-1m4f on varying ground; off since October and sports cheekpieces; best watched.

22/1

2

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:52 Curragh

Cahir Bay

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Flannery

Fifth at Roscommon on her second start was a step in the right direction; perhaps a handicap prospect with more experience.

20/1

12

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

15:35 Roscommon

Cahir Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

50-1 when beaten 20l at Punchestown (1m1f) and no appeal for now.

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dandy Man filly cost 150,000 euros as a yearling; half-sister to six winners inc New Energy (7f 2yo/Australian Group 3 1m1f; RPR 117), Victoria Regina (1m/1m1f inc AW 2yo/Italian Group 3; 105); dam French 9.5f/1m4f winner (101); never counted when well held on debut in better-class Cork median auction event in April; time off since and market likely a good guide here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(18)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Dress Dance

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Struggled in three runs last year over shorter trips; not bred for this sort of trip and best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

5

(19)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Dress Dance

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Struggled in a conditions event on debut at Cork in April; no better in a maiden at Punchestown last month.

25/1

10

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

Dress Dance

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Dandy Man filly cost 150,000 euros as a yearling; half-sister to six winners inc New Energy (7f 2yo/Australian Group 3 1m1f; RPR 117), Victoria Regina (1m/1m1f inc AW 2yo/Italian Group 3; 105); dam French 9.5f/1m4f winner (101); never counted when well held on debut in better-class Cork median auction event in April; time off since and market likely a good guide here.

14/1

Form: 30-32

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising seasonal return when second in 1m2f Navan fillies maiden in June (good) and posted similar RPR when second to an odds-on shot over 1m4f at Killarney following month, having forced it on softer ground; this looks a weaker race and big showing expected; cheekpieces tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:52 Curragh

Edge Of Seventeen

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Placed at two; promising seasonal return when second in 1m2f Navan fillies' maiden in June; second to an odds-on shot over an extended at Killarney following month; tame effort over a shorter trip in first-time cheekpieces at Punchestown (form boosted); handled soft ground at Killarney, so conditions and trip may suit.

5/2

11

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

Edge Of Seventeen

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Promising seasonal return when second in 1m2f Navan fillies maiden in June (good) and posted similar RPR when second to an odds-on shot over 1m4f at Killarney following month, having forced it on softer ground; this looks a weaker race and big showing expected; cheekpieces tried.

100/30

Form: 434243

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Solid series of efforts over a mile in first half of the season, notably Gowran maiden second (on heavy) and final start when 6lb wrong on handicap debut at the Curragh in May, never far away third (good); time off since but step up in trip and easier ground should suit; can go well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Lady Lilac

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Has done most of her racing at 1m, odds-on for her sole win in a Killarney maiden last autumn; this trip may stretch her stamina; on the plus side, this represents a drop in class after two Listed attempts.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Lady Lilac

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairly useful handicapper over shorter trips; big jump in trip here and out of her depth.

33/1

Form: 8423

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive, notably latest two in maidens over a mile, staying on second at Bellewstown and at Navan 10 days again finished well when third; return to this longer trip to suit and one to consider.
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6th

10

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Snapretend

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very useful filly has returned this term with 0.5l defeats by Moody at Listed level at both Cork (1m4f) and Gowran (1m6f), each time forcing it; this a much deeper race than those however so will do well to sneak a place.

10/1

2nd

9

(5)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:07 Gowran Park

Snapretend

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won twice last season, a Punchestown maiden (9.5f, gd-yld) and a conditions race at Bellewstown (12.5f, soft); reeled in late on by Moody in Cork Listed race on return (1m4f, sft-hvy); 3lb better off for that 0.5l defeat so could turn that form around but not guaranteed to stay 1m6f on breeding; the choice of McMonagle.

5/2

2nd

6

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Snapretend

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 1m1f Punchestown maiden and a 1m4f Bellewstown conditions race last year; a creditable effort when third in a heavy-ground Curragh Listed race (also 1m4f) final start; has a bit to find with some of these rivals on return but could run well.

8/1

Form: 533

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved from run to run over the summer, most recently chasing front two throughout when beaten 4.5l in steadily-run auction maiden over this trip at Gowran last month; place claims again.
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Verdict Starting price

14

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

Sunlight Dance

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Improved from run to run over the summer, most recently chasing front two throughout when beaten 4.5l in steadily-run auction maiden over this trip at Gowran last month; place claims again.

13/2

3rd

9

(8)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:35 Gowran Park

Sunlight Dance

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Only beaten 6l despite a slow start before a distant third when not getting a clear run at the Curragh last month; form boosted by runner-up winning since and good chance this slightly longer trip will suit.

4/1

Non-runners

Green Kite, Obscenity, Bright Night

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Payout
Exacta €32.70
Straight Forecast €29.56
Trifecta €209.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Take Me

The Irish Sun:

Playin Cool

POSTDATA:

Snapretend

TOPSPEED:

Lady Lilac

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Take Me