September 29 / 15.14 Down Royal

15.14

Good

Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 26y
  • 12 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By the leading first-season sire and comes from a quality damline; ran a cracker on debut over 6f at Cork in a conditions race; shaped as though she would stay this trip so is on the shortlist today with Keane aboard.
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10th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Stars Will Shine

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Course 7f maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; down the field when one of the main fancies for her handicap debut at this venue; questions to answer.

16/1

9th

2

(5)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Stars Will Shine

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Noel Meade

Down Royal maiden winner last September; found wanting in a Group 3 race on heavy ground on final start; Oisin Murphy booked for handicap/seasonal debut.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7724

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Was only 4.5l behind Composing on debut but hasn't gone on from that run; solid 2nd in a Navan claimer over 1m but was beaten nearly 8l in a nursery last time; questions now.
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11

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Naas

Celestial Siren

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Only 4.5l behind Composing on debut and some decent efforts recently including at Down Royal last time in a lesser quality race than this; unable to win off 74 in a handicap here on penultimate (1m, yielding to soft); others more likely.

25/1

2nd

9

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Celestial Siren

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Was only 4.5l behind Composing on debut but hasn't gone on from that run; solid 2nd in a Navan claimer over 1m but was beaten nearly 8l in a nursery last time; questions now.

14/1

4th

1

(15)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:38 Naas

Celestial Siren

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Promising debut at the Curragh despite odds of 66-1 but disappointed when favourite at Leopardstown second time out; ran with credit from the front in a Navan maiden claimer (1m, yielding) since but doesn't look particularly well treated now handicapping and has stall 15 to negotiate here.

14/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on Leopardstown debut and improved up to this trip at Naas despite running green; the winner was since third in a Listed race at Leopardstown so the form is strong; doesn't need much more to win this, though wide draw is a negative.
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16th

11

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Running Point

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; never a factor on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); headgear combination is now tried; market can guide.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Running Point

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; tongue tie goes on for seasonal return and handicap debut; market can guide.

12/1

10

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:31 Dundalk (AW)

Running Point

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed promise on Leopardstown debut in July; improved when runner-up over this trip at Naas in August, despite running green; again looked raw at Down Royal a month ago; official rating of 74 not high enough to inspire confidence.

8/1

4th
10 (1)
Tharaka

16/1

Form: 0340

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished in the frame in maidens at Gowran and Roscommon over this trip; however, was beaten a long way back to 6f in cheekpieces at Navan; the headgear is removed but has to improve anyway.
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4th

10

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Tharaka

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Finished in the frame in maidens at Gowran and Roscommon over this trip; however, was beaten a long way back to 6f in cheekpieces at Navan; the headgear is removed but has to improve anyway.

16/1

2

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:45 Navan

Tharaka

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Steady improvement in three runs, notably always close up third at Gowran (7f) and most recently raced keenly up with pace, not quite getting home over 7.5f at Roscommon; drops in trip here and cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.

7/2

11

(6)

19th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:50 Roscommon

Tharaka

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Slowly away on debut at Leopardstown; took a big step forward with a tongue-tie added at Gowran, never far form the pace and ended up 4 3/4l in front of fourth-placed Tahcawin.

9/4

Form: 96362 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best runs have been at this trip; was a close third in a Roscommon maiden and was just denied in a Fairyhouse claimer a week ago; should be closely involved again.
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5th

2

(13)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Idiocracy

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Best runs have been at this trip; was a close third in a Roscommon maiden and was just denied in a Fairyhouse claimer a week ago; should be closely involved again.

8/1

1

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Easily her best run was the third in a 7.5f maiden at Roscommon; only midfield on nursery debut last time but that was back at 6f; clear claims at this level.

6/4

6th

3

(13)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Didn't show much in her first two outings but stepped forward when hitting the frame at Roscommon last week; feasibly treated but has to prove she's as good at this sort of trip.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fifth in a barrier trial and beaten 9l on debut at Leopardstown so will have to improve plenty on that.
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1st

5

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Goodwood

Matilda Joslyngage

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Competitive in her last two maidens in Ireland, over 1m on good to yielding and good ground; taken out of two other races due to soft and yielding conditions, which is a bit of a concern; however, her form claims are right up there.

4/1

4th

14

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Leopardstown

Matilda Joslyngage

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Much improved on final 2yo start when upped to 1m, staying on well into second late on at Thurles (good-to-yielding);

9/2

Form:

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on debut over 7f at the Curragh and isn't easy to fancy on that evidence.
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10th

13

(2)

29th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:00 Down Royal

Grey Intentions

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Didn't really count on recent handicap debut over a mile at Cork; longer trip may suit but lots to find with Harmani on that run; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

6th

11

(1)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Grey Intentions

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Handicap debutante's best maiden run her latest at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld) but was still beaten 11l; likely best watched here unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Grey Intentions

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mildly encouraging run on second juvenile start but looks a more likely type for handicaps.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; second foal; dam 5.7f-7f maiden (RPR 68), half-sister to winners incl' Eldandy (useful 1m-1m2f) and Kirkinola (French 1m 2yo Listed), out of 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; cost GBP33,000 at a breeze-up sale; decent pedigree and worth a market check on debut.
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1st

3

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Apiary

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Consistent in handicaps at this venue; went close in a nursery in December and has twice finished third here since then; not ideally suited by the race conditions but Julian Pietropaolo's 7lb claim will help; strong contender.

3/1

3rd

5

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:38 Dundalk (AW)

Apiary

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Showed nice improvement on handicap debut over C&D in December to be beaten just a head; sent off favourite over 1m last month when left with a lot to do from the rear before running on late; deserving of another chance.

4/1

7th

5

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:19 Gowran Park

Apiary

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Started at 28/1 and beaten 9l on debut at Down Royal over 7f; has to improve loads on that.

22/1

Form: 79

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar runs in sprint maidens at Sligo and Naas; will have to improve significantly raised in trip.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Fortuity

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Improved for switch to handicaps and good ground when second at Roscommon (7.5f) and went one better over 7f here next time; claimer negated his rise for the win at Limerick last time, but soft ground a possible excuse for his poor showing; chance back at this track on this ground.

5/1

6th

8

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Limerick

Fortuity

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Improved for the switch to handicaps and good ground when second at Roscommon last month before going one better at Fairyhouse; has got away with a 4lb rise; should remain competitive with Keithen Kennedy claiming 5lb.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 88), closely related to 1m4f Listed winner Gallipot, half-sister to useful 1m-1m2f winner Trade Commissioner, out of 1m Group 1 winner Spinning Queen; Eur31,000 yearling is by the leading first-season sire and is worth a market check.
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7th

6

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

14:41 Down Royal

Aquilla Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John C McConnell

Well held in maidens but much improved on heavy ground at Galway (7f) on handicap bow in final start of 2025 when running on for second at 50-1; steps up in trip now for seasonal return.

10/1

2nd

7

(17)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Aquilla Star

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Starman filly well held in three maidens on better ground; opposable on handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 40

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Similar efforts in defeat in maidens at Sligo and Leopardstown; will likely be of more interest in nurseries.
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10th

9

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Saxon Grace

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Daragh Bourke

Maiden who has finished close up in two of three 6f handicaps for new yard, notably when finding Carlisle's stiff test at the trip a bit much for her in May; lesser efforts at 5f and 6f since, though, the fitting of cheekpieces at Catterick last time not an obvious pointer for this.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

0-11 but has shown she can win a race, doing best when headed late and a close fourth at Carlisle (6f, good) last month; outpaced in first 5f run, on this track 11 days ago, but returns to 6f in first-time cheekpieces; needs to be considered if the headgear has a positive effect.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Saxon Grace

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Heavily supported on stable debut (sixth) on Wolverhampton AW in March and was only headed deep inside the final furlong when fourth at Carlisle (6f, good; 11-2) a fortnight ago; this sharp 5f could prove ideal.

7/2

40/1

Form: 08

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maidens and will likely be of more interest in handicaps.
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11th

13

(15)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:30 Killarney

Stonyfalls

9st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Paul Traynor

Couple of creditable handicap runs over 7f/1m, placed over latter trip behind easy winner at Bellewstown; big step up in trip; dam won over almost this far in France.

16/1

3rd

9

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Stonyfalls

9st 3lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Paul Traynor

Soundly beaten in maidens; 66-1 for handicap debut when sixth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good), not far behind Fontaine Khaled and Beau Army; failed to build on that at that venue on soft 13 days ago but could bounce back if the ground is good.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €7.80
Straight Forecast €7.82
Trifecta €23.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Running Point

TOPSPEED:

Idiocracy

The Irish Sun:

Kilmac Air

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Running Point

POSTDATA:

Idiocracy