September 27 / 13.25 Curragh

13.25

Yielding

Kildare House Hotel Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Kildare House Hotel Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly for an outsider at Gowran (7f), finishing seventh of the 12 and beaten under 10l; more needed, however.
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12th

2

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

Apothic Red

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

The visor has sharpened him and got the job done nicely here (6f, yielding) in August; trailed in last of the 22 runners over the same C&D 11 days ago off 8lb higher; first 5f attempt.

33/1

22th

17

(14)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Apothic Red

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Promise over C&D in the spring; the visor has sharpened him and got the job done nicely here in August; now 8lb higher, but yard in form and has to enter calculations again.

15/2

1st

12

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Apothic Red

9st 2lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Is 0-7 but produced his best run yet when a 0.5l second of 12 in first-time visor (retained) at Sligo (6f, yielding) 24 days ago; nudged up 2lb but seems to act on most ground and rider takes off valuable 7lb; shortlisted.

10/1

Form: 9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran well from the front in a barrier trial but was well held and that again the case at Naas (6f; yielding to soft).
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2nd

1

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Boston Max

10st 1lb

J: Nina Doherty

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 5f here in April and has run well for this rider over longer trips since, including when just fading late into third over C&D last week; worth another try at the trip although not ideally drawn.

5/1

4th

8

(13)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Boston Max

9st 2lb

J: Nina Doherty

T: Gordon Elliott

Winner over 5f here in April and dead-heated in 5f handicap at Chepstow the following month; narrowly beaten over this trip at Doncaster; not beaten far over 5f at Navan when last seen; likely to go well for his inexperienced rider.

7/1

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Boston Max

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Has left 2yo form well behind since being gelded and going handicapping, winning easily at Dundalk, dead-heating at Chepstow and finishing second at Doncaster (6f), having travelled well into contention; now 12lb higher than when winning at Down Royal so more needed but possible.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 07

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Pretty much tailed off over 5f at Navan and the extended 1m at Galway.
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12th

16

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Countertop

8st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Front-running fifth at 200-1 in a 9.5f Ballinrobe maiden on penutlimate looks like a bit of an aberration based on overall form; hard to make a case for.

50/1

12th

7

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Countertop

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Had shown very little until front-running 200-1 fifth in 9.5f maiden at Ballinrobe; dropping back in trip might suit; second runner for yard.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Countertop

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Poor performer on all known form; step up in trip unlikely to lead to an upturn in fortunes.

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
2,500gns yearling; first foal out of a 5f winner (RPR 71) and half-sister to winners Urban Icon (7f Listed) and Cosi Bello (useful 7f); wouldn't be the obvious answer.
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12th

5

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Fox In Flight

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f AW maiden last winter and several good runs in defeat since including C&D second to an improver in June; recent AW effort well below par (stiff task) so more needed and tongue-tie now fitted.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f maiden here last December and several good runs in defeat since including Cork second and close fifth to Kerdos here last month (5f); never competitive in valuable Cork handicap latest when 3lb out of handicap; 4lb wrong here.

14/1

9th

11

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip last December and several good runs in defeat since including second to Sarahmae over C&D; needs more from 3lb out of the handicap and seems yard's second-string.

22/1

Form: —

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Gelded since finishing down the field at Naas last week (125-1).
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6th

8

(10)

5th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Jampa Ling

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

AW maiden winner and best turf run was when third of 17 over 6f at Fairyhouse in June; well beaten in race won by Glen Breeze at Limerick; better effort when just behind Dubai Opulence in all-aged contest at Cork.

12/1

7th

10

(12)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Jampa Ling

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Went close over 6f on AW in February; first turf run of note when third at Fairyhouse behind I'm Spartacus last month; below that last twice and needs more.

18/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:30 Limerick

Jampa Ling

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kieran P Cotter

6f maiden winner at Dundalk in February; pleasing run when third over 6f at Fairyhouse early last month; struggled from a poor draw at the same venue a week later.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a barrier trial before faced with a stiff task here 13 days ago in a sales race; wasn't disgraced that day but others appeal more.
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7th

4

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leveraging

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Good enough to land a 7f maiden here in December; struggled in three runs this season, but has been dropped 14lb and back on his favourite surface now; a case can be made.

20/1

18th

14

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Leveraging

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won AW maiden over this trip in December; big odds on both handicap starts over the summer, fading tamely in the Scurry (Curragh) and not pace to challenge at Naas; headgear combination goes on here and yard seems to be hitting form.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Leveraging

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won AW maiden over this trip on fourth start in December; 66s, short-lived appearance in the front rank before fading tamely in the Scurry; best watched for now.

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20,000euros yearling; brother to 7f winner Lucia Joy (RPR 73) and half-brother to three further winners; one of two newcomers for the yard.
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2nd

5

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 50y

15:20 Killarney

Manton Bay

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: David Marnane

Faces first Listed assignment but he's entitled to a crack at this level on the figures and, after finishing second in the Irish Cambridgeshire, he didn't get the breaks in another strong handicap at the Curragh 22 days ago (1m2f); respected.

10/1

5th

13

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Manton Bay

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won an AW maiden over 1m last November; some fine efforts in defeat since up to 1m2f before notching another success in a Killarney conditions race; comes strongly into the reckoning based on his second in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

8/1

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to winners Wexford Native (1m; Listed; RPR 111), Theodorico (7f; 95), Monotone (5f; 85) and Western Dawn (6f; 80); dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 7.4f 2yo/8.5f winner Aaroness; bred to have a future.
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8th

5

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Mumhan

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Course 6f maiden winner on yielding-to-soft; second run last season and first outing this term were in Group 3 races; may have needed last week's Gowran run, his first since April.

13/2

4th

1

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

Mumhan

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Curragh maiden winner on debut last October (6f, yielding to soft); well beaten in pair of Group 3 contests over this trip at Leopardstown, latest of them in April; difficult to assess at the moment.

13/2

10th

6

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

15:55 Leopardstown

Mumhan

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: J S Bolger

Debut maiden winner over 6f at the Curragh; beaten 14l when last of five behind Dorset in Killavullan Stakes over C&D.

25/1

Form: 86

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed more second time out at Down Royal (5f; debut was over 7f) when beaten about 8l but one for another day.
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1st

1

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal County Glory

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Led close home to score at Kempton (7f) on Wednesday and is now 3-5 for new stable since August; 6lb penalty asks a bit more of him on his Tapeta debut but he still needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.

4/5

9th

2

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Royal County Glory

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Progressive on Lingfield AW, just failing to get up over 6f on yard debut and then putting that right over 7f on two starts since, travelling strongly before winning with a little in hand last time when 3lb lower; 0-6 on turf in Ireland but had excuses; can progress for in-form yard.

5/2

Form: 92

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
400,000gns yearling; ninth here over 7f before blinkered and finishing second to a well-touted newcomer at Naas (6f, yielding to soft); should be in the thick of it.
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8th

7

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Savile Row

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Ran to a similar level in four starts for Aidan O'Brien and was returning from a wind operation when third of nine in a C&D novice (first-time visor and tongue-tie) on his stable debut 18 days ago; better is needed from his opening mark on this handicap debut.

12/1

3rd

8

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Savile Row

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Showed a consistent level of form in four defeats (6f-7f) for Aidan O'Brien, whom he left for 24,000gns; has definite form claims but he's undergone wind surgery, sports new headgear (tried blinkers on second run) and has been off since October; market confidence would be welcomed.

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
100,000euros foal; at 50-1 he was a big price for a newcomer from this yard when eighth of 11 over C&D three months ago (also tongue tied); second run has been a while coming and would need to see more confidence behind him.
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3rd

8

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Gowran Park

Starred

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

All three starts over 6f at the Curragh; Ran poorly when 50-1 on debut last June; stronger in the betting the next twice and ran much better, beaten just 1l when third of 16 behind Mumhan (yld-sft) and beaten 2.25l when runner up behind Silk Braid (yielding); should appreciate the step up to 7f and big chance if ready after break.

9/2

1

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Starred

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E100,000 foal; at 50-1 he was a big price for a newcomer from this yard when eighth of 11 over C&D in June; showed major improvement when third of 16 here last month; leading contender.

11/8

11

(15)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Starred

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

100,000euros foal; at 50-1 he was a big price for a newcomer from this yard when eighth of 11 over C&D three months ago (also tongue tied); second run has been a while coming and would need to see more confidence behind him.

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
50-1 when last to finish at Cork (7f, soft) after starting slowly; others much preferred.
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13th

13

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alandownunder

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kieran P Cotter

Did some decent late work in a 6f soft ground handicap at Cork last month; up in trip here with an inside draw and a potentially interesting runner.

16/1

7th

16

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Alandownunder

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Moderate form in seven starts but did go well for a long way until short of room and fading at Roscommon in first-time blinkers; last of 19 over C&D since and cheekpieces now replace blinkers.

16/1

19th

11

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Alandownunder

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Moderate form in six starts but did go well for a long way until short of room and fading at Roscommon 24 days ago in first-time blinkers; dropped 4lb and can play a part down in trip.

14/1

100/30

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Cost 210,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to winners Spartan Arrow (5f; Listed; RPR 111), Twilight Gleaming (5f/5.5f; Grade 2; 111) and Flight Of Thunder (1m; 64); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Reach For The Moon; interesting newcomer on various counts.
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6

(10)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:07 Curragh

Armada De Lope

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Cost 210,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to winners Spartan Arrow (5f; Listed; RPR 111), Twilight Gleaming (5f/5.5f; Grade 2; 111) and Flight Of Thunder (1m; 64); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Reach For The Moon; favourite on C&D debut last month, shaping just okay although not helped by racing up the centre away from the main players; should come on for the experience.

13/2

13

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Armada De Lope

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Cost 210,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to winners Spartan Arrow (5f; Listed; RPR 111), Twilight Gleaming (5f/5.5f; Grade 2; 111) and Flight Of Thunder (1m; 64); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Reach For The Moon; interesting newcomer on various counts.

100/30

100/1

Form: —

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed ability but ultimately well held at Navan (6f) and looks one for further down the line.
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7th

14

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leannespour

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Hold-up filly caught the eye when fourth over 7f at Gowran in July and did so again, to some extent, here a week ago when coming from the back of the field to finish fifth; likely to be fancied with Holohan taking over in the saddle.

7/2

5th

14

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leannespour

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Her fourth, from off the pace, on handicap debut at Gowran (7f) was promising; not as good over 1m at Cork next time; sire's progeny do fine on AW.

10/1

8th

17

(13)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Leannespour

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Nothing worth noting in maidens but improved on handicap debut, shaping well when keeping on steadily to grab fourth over 7f on good at Gowran Park 20 days ago; step up in trip sure to suit and should go close off unchanged mark.

8/1

Form: 245

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Could do with settling better but she's up to winning a maiden judged on her two visits to Leopardstown (7f); brings some of the best form and won't mind dropping back to 6f.
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9th

17

(13)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Thenandnow

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

C&D maiden winner in April on soft but nothing since in handicaps and has come up short a few times at Listed level; cheekpieces tried.

50/1

10th

13

(13)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Thenandnow

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Landed a big-field maiden at the Curragh in April; has struggled a little since then from an elevated mark; down 5lb after latest third at Roscommon and rating of 74 now looks more manageable.

14/1

3rd

9

(13)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Thenandnow

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a maiden at the Curragh in April (6f, soft); soundly beaten in Listed company on next two starts but back to form when a close third in a fillies' handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good); not as good over 7f latest and stamina to prove for this trip.

14/1

Form: 02

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Big step forward from debut when 100-1 runner-up over C&D in August and the winner has since finished fourth in a Group 3 here (third and fourth horses have struggled since); difficult to know what to make of that run but has to be considered; new trainer.
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1st

7

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:50 Bellewstown

White Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Best runs came as a 2yo and has been regressive this year so others make more appeal.

14/1

7th

6

(12)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

White Smoke

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Displayed some strong juvenile form when runner-up in a pair of Curragh maidens; very disappointing this year and her mark has collapsed from 84 to 57; would pick these up and carry them on last year's form, but that is a distant memory at this stage.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €63.30
Straight Forecast €40.56
Trifecta €317.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Armada De Lope

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Thenandnow

The Irish Sun:

Armada De Lope

POSTDATA:

Thenandnow