16.55
YieldingFitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Maiden (Div I)
- Prize money: £9752.07
- 1m 2f 0y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.80
- Place: £1.30
Form: 4-2
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 (7) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Both runs on slow ground; fourth of 14 over 1m here last October and was returning from 319 days away when a keeping-on runner-up at Roscommon (1m4f) with two of today's rivals behind; solid claims. |
7/2 |
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2nd 11 (15) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 17y |
9st 8lb |
Sent off at 50-1 on sole start in a Curragh maiden last October when 8.5l behind the winner (1m, yielding to soft); gelded since and has missed a couple of intended comeback runs; likely improver upped in trip. |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up in both Curragh maiden starts for Andy Oliver at 1m2f/1m4f on yielding/yielding to soft; gelded since and now makes hurdling debut for champion trainer; player. |
2/1 |
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7 (10) |
16th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Started at 18/1 but was a running on second in a 1m2f maiden here on debut, a neck in front of today's rival Appeared; is bred to stay this trip so with improvement likely should be a major player. |
3/1 |
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2nd 7 (12) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
12,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Mountain Bell (1m2f-2m; Listed; RPR 107) and Future Investment (10.3f-2m; 103); dam unraced; worth checking in the betting. |
25/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
16th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Soundly beaten at Navan on debut but a better effort in third (neck behind Portnahapple) over 1m2f here since; cheekpieces added and this longer trip should suit but he may struggle to overturn the form with the runner-up then. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
$600,000 yearling; made a low-key start when weakening into tenth at Navan (1m2f, good; 9-1) but horses from this yard can prove different propositions second time out. |
8/1 |
|
5 (19) |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 10y |
9st 8lb |
Justify colt cost $285,000 as a foal and $600,000 as a yearling; fourth foal; brother to US/Canadian 4.5f-8.5f 2yo winner Living Magic (inc dirt/turf/AW/Listed), half-brother to US 5f/6f dirt winner Silver Blur; dam 6f-1m winner (mostly AW, inc 2yo/US Grade 2; RPR 107); debutant appears the stable second-choice, likely all the better for the experience. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 8
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (2) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 11lb |
Second runner for yard; was fourth in a 1m2f Curragh maiden for Willie McCreery last year but form deteriorated after; no better on debut for this yard; blinkers need to work. |
25/1 |
|
13th 9 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 9lb |
Best run for Willie McCreery came in a 1m2f Curragh maiden (yld-sft) last September; tailed off on AW when last seen in December; new yard now; likely best watched unless the market speaks. |
40/1 |
|
9 (5) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 8lb |
Best form by far came on sole start at around this trip second time up at the Curragh; weakened over 1m4f back there latest but this distance may suit better and his half-brother won on dirt so he could take to this surface; place shout. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 17 (14) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Decent effort on debut when fifth in a 1m2f maiden here, beaten 6.5l; could improve for this longer trip and get more closely involved. |
12/1 |
|
8th 17 (14) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Decent effort on debut when fifth in a 1m2f maiden here, beaten 6.5l; could improve for this longer trip and get more closely involved. |
12/1 |
|
8th 17 (14) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Decent effort on debut when fifth in a 1m2f maiden here, beaten 6.5l; could improve for this longer trip and get more closely involved. |
12/1 |
11/4
Form: 353
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 2 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Half-sister to the talented Thunder Kiss; third in two of her four starts in maidens; ran poorly over 1m2f on heavy ground at Leopardstown on her only handicap start; premature to write off. |
8/1 |
|
13 (4) |
19th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Smart pedigree and third in two of her maidens; below her best when gradually weakened into sixth at the Curragh last time; makes handicap debut now and of interest if supported in the market. |
17/2 |
|
6th 18 (18) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Smart pedigree and third in two of her maidens, given every chance under a positive ride in the latest and splitting Simurgh and Indian River; shouldn't mind returning to 1m2f over which she made her debut. |
11/4 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (4) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 4lb |
Favourite for her debut in a 17-runner maiden at the Curragh last September, broke slowly, recovered to challenge before fading late; questions to answer after a disappointing run at Leopardstown in October; heavy ground may have been against her then. |
11/2 |
|
10th 12 (7) |
19th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 3lb |
A warm order for her maiden debut at the Curragh when slow to start before recovering well but fading late; can do better with that experience under her belt. |
100/30 |
|
7th 17 (8) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Frankel filly and first foal out of a 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 98) and half-sister to winners Elizabeth Jane (1m2f Listed) and Federica Sophia (useful 1m2f), from the family of top-notchers Kyprios, Free Eagle and Search For A Song; lots to like on paper. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 4lb |
Promise in all three maiden runs at 1m2f-1m5f; the latter trip on soft ground probably stretched her on latest at Down Royal; form of previous second at Roscommon (1m4f, good) looks solid in the context of this race; rated 74 and big chance if taking to this surface (half-sister won on AW). |
11/8 |
|
3rd 10 (5) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 4lb |
Stayed on well over 1m2f at the Curragh on sole start last year for Jessica Harrington; still looked raw when second to the Harrington-trained Marazion at Roscommon last month on her first start for Joseph O'Brien; should improve enough to play a leading role. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 46y |
9st 4lb |
Stayed on well over 1m2f on sole start last year at the Curragh; could go well stepped up in distance on first start for Joseph O'Brien. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 19 (22) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Similar efforts in defeat in maidens over 1m2f and 1m4f at this track so has to find improvement. |
25/1 |
|
14th 19 (22) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Similar efforts in defeat in maidens over 1m2f and 1m4f at this track so has to find improvement. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 1 (1) |
24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 100y |
10st 7lb |
Late starter made 25,000euros as a foal; large odds and made no impression twice at the Curragh last year; watch. |
100/1 |
|
20th 1 (11) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Flagged (1m) and Obdurate (French 6.5f/1m), out of 1m-1m2f winning half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Posteritas (dam of 1m Group 1 winner Mutual Trust); late starter made Eur25,000 as a foal; best watched unless market strength. |
50/1 |
|
20th 1 (11) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Flagged (1m) and Obdurate (French 6.5f/1m), out of 1m-1m2f winning half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Posteritas (dam of 1m Group 1 winner Mutual Trust); late starter made Eur25,000 as a foal; best watched unless market strength. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 3
Last run: 92 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 13lb |
Flat maiden placed on all five starts over hurdles at 2m-2m1f, earning a rating of 118; a shade unlucky on the Flat at Limerick last time; beaten 5.5l when third of 14 on penultimate in a maiden hurdle at Cork; longer trip and good ground are queries; tongue tie goes on. |
6/4 |
|
4th 7 (10) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 70y |
9st 7lb |
Modest form on Flat for Jim Bolger; made the frame on all five hurdle starts for this yard; makes Flat handicap debut off a potentially lenient mark; shortlisted and of definite interest if strong in the betting. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 20y |
11st 7lb |
Modest form on the Flat for Jim Bolger; four satisfactory runs over hurdles for this yard; twice placed over C&D, and also at Thurles and Limerick; has chased home a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance on his last two runs; has twice finished in front of subsequent winner Mode Avion; holds a leading chance. |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: 06
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 0lb |
Weak form on the Flat; tailed off on his only start over hurdles; safe to rule out. |
100/1 |
|
12th 7 (5) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 11lb |
Well beaten in all seven starts under rules including two AW handicaps; tailed off over hurdles last time; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
|
13th 12 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard. |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: 7
Last run: 239 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 (8) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 3lb |
Makes handicap debut after an absence and was well beaten in a claimer on final start. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 00-
Last run: 345 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (8) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Fair fifth over C&D in May on sole AW run; did nothing in a hurry at Leopardstown (1m1f) on Thursday, but stuck to his task and not beaten far; big horse has one in him, but maybe not quite yet. |
10/1 |
|
7th 17 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Achieved his best placing when fourth at Down Royal last time; beaten 15l, so needs to improve. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 96y |
9st 3lb |
Showed little in first six starts on the Flat and over hurdles; plugged on reasonably well when fifth over 1m4f at Dundalk in May but hard to recommend. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (3) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Has shown no sign of ability in two outings; out of his depth. |
500/1 |
|
15th 3 (15) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Finished last over 1m at Limerick in July when a 100-1 chance; new trainer. |
100/1 |
|
11th 1 (8) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 200y |
9st 8lb |
Profitable gelding cost 11,000GBP as a yearling; half-brother to winners Bashful Boy (1m4f-2m Flat, RPR 91; 2m1f-2m5f hurdle), Rebelsontherun (7f AW; 75) and Belaire Drive (US 6.5f AW); dam US 8.5f dirt winner; probably best watched on debut. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 90
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 15 (13) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 103y |
8st 10lb |
Yet to have an impact in handicaps this year, loads to find with some of these on most recent Tramore run. |
33/1 |
|
9th 11 (9) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Weak form in maidens; towards the rear in two soft-ground handicaps; hard to fancy unless first-time cheekpieces make a big difference. |
16/1 |
|
11th 16 (16) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 90y |
9st 0lb |
Never a factor in trio of hot maidens last year and never sighted on handicap debut behind Starting Monday at Gowran last month; may need more time. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (5) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 160y |
9st 0lb |
Moderate efforts in maidens; tongue-tied for handicap debut but may need this seasonal return. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €59.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €52.65 |
| Trifecta | €487.40 |
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