September 29 / 15.49 Down Royal

15.49

Good

Madri Excepcional Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 0m 7f 26y
  • 14 runners
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Madri Excepcional Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 72-55

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Best effort when second in a 5f Dundalk maiden last winter; didn't seem to stay a mile at Naas when last seen; the cheekpieces worn then are left off; has to be considered from this yard.
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2nd

17

(18)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Smiling

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Rated a modest 72 before a wide-margin Down Royal maiden winner over 7f; probably did too much in first-time blinkers when soundly beaten back in trip in Curragh Listed eight days ago and returns to 1m (blinkers left off); lots to find on ratings but Ballydoyle's sole runner.

20/1

6th

13

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Smiling

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Rated a modest 72 before a wide-margin Down Royal maiden win over 7f; further progress needed; blinkered for the first time

14/1

1st

14

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Smiling

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Best effort when second in a 5f Dundalk maiden last winter; didn't seem to stay a mile at Naas when last seen; the cheekpieces worn then are left off; has to be considered from this yard.

11/4

15/8

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 642 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Was a close fourth at Navan on second start over 1m; gelded after and a better effort back to this trip at Gowran last time when just denied; tends to hang under pressure but seems genuine enough and has the form to win this.
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18th

4

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Diego El Queso

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Progressive this year, finishing strongly to win at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) in April; good second back there three months later and an eye-catcher when sixth of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) since, finishing strongly having been denied a clear run and still had plenty to do over 1f out; bold show on the cards.

5/1

6th

7

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Diego El Queso

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Improvement in each of his three races this term; strong finishes when winning at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) on second occasion and second of 11 there (1m1f, good; unraced on firmer) on latest, so it's not hard to believe that he remains capable of better; greatly respected.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Diego El Queso

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Off the mark on turf at this venue when last sighted in April (1m2f, yld-sft); 5lb higher now and best turf runs have come on easier ground than this so could probably do with some rain.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on Gowran debut but will have to find plenty more for today.
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4th

5

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Tokyo Treasure

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Lightly-raced maiden was touched off on handicap debut over 7f at Gowran (just in front of third-placed Morehampton); too free early and never involved when disappointing over C&D earlier this month.

12/1

13th

5

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Tokyo Treasure

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick T Foley

Well backed and found just one too good on handicap debut at Gowran 11 days ago; 3lb rise for that pleasing effort negated by rider's 5lb claim; could go one place better now.

4/1

2nd

3

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Tokyo Treasure

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Patrick T Foley

Minor promise in maidens last year; not a bad run at all in Limerick rated race on seasonal return last month, beaten just 3.75l (1.75l behind Alfred Tennyson); 7lb better off with that rival now, should be sharper and eye-catching rider booking for handicap bow; interesting.

12/1

Form: 6-203

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best two efforts came in maidens around this trip at Fairyhouse and Roscommon on good ground; should get involved once the going doesn't deteriorate too much; cheekpieces added.
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9th

17

(15)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Gowran Park

Perfect Base

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Reserve; placed in maidens last year at Fairyhouse and Roscommon at this trip; sole run this term in Leopardstown handicap (first-time blinkers) was tame so has a bit to prove now and ground a concern.

10th

3

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Perfect Base

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best of maiden efforts came over this sort of trip on good ground; disqualified after placing fourth at Down Royal when rider failed to weigh in; blinkers go on now for handicap debut after an absence; market can guide.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; closely related to 6f/7f winner Super Saiyan (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 91); dam unraced half-sister to winners incl' Thistle Bird (1m2f Group 1); cost Eur40,000 as a yearling; by a promising young sire and worth a market check.
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11th

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

The Corporate Guy

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Encouraging third at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month on third handicap start but down the field at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) since and he could do with settling better now up in trip.

14/1

11th

9

(10)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

The Corporate Guy

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Lightly raced 4yo who ran his best race so far when third of 12 in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) 26 days ago; that was a promising effort after a slow start and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.

13/2

3rd

7

(2)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Corporate Guy

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jack Jones

Unplaced in two starts for Gavin Cromwell in the autumn and he's been well held in three runs for current yard; dropped another 5lb but he was never involved in a Southwell handicap (1m4f) last month and others are preferred.

6/1

6th
4 (14)
Millraceflow

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when beaten 8l over this trip on debut at Gowran but needs plenty of improvement too.
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4

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Millraceflow

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Has run to similar RPRs in 7f maidens at Gowran (gd-yld) and Down Royal (yielding); place chance if he handles this softer ground.

6/1

6th

4

(14)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Millraceflow

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Some promise when beaten 8l over this trip on debut at Gowran but needs plenty of improvement too.

20/1

17

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Millraceflow

9st 8lb

T: A Oliver

First reserve; sixth foal; half-brother to AW 2yo winner Band Of Steel; dam 1m winner, closely related to Listed winner Soon, half-sister to Derby second and leading jumps sire Walk In The Park.

Form: 87

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise when beaten 7l on Naas debut but took a backward step at Listowel last time on testing ground; the tongue-tie worn then is removed; has a shout if rebounding on this better ground.
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2nd

2

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Kakori

10st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

fair sixth in a 20-runner handicap over 1m5f at Navan in April, beaten only 3l and would have been closer with a clear run; another respectable run when third in a 1m4f event of this type at Limerick in June; shorter trip might not be ideal.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

16:43 Limerick

Kakori

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Filly with a good German pedigree; ran her best race so far when sixth in a 20-runner handicap over 1m5f at Navan in April, beaten only 3l and would have been closer with a clear run; several others have a stronger chance in theory, but perhaps unwise to rule out.

5/1

Form: 00

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten when joint-favourite on debut and no better at Listowel since; will be of more interest in handicaps; looks yard's second-string.
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4th

6

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Obscenity

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive this season, winning at Navan off 65 and at this venue off 78; failing to maintain his form when well fancied to complete in a premier handicap at the Curragh contested by several of these rivals; that was too bad to be true, unwise to discount.

5/1

12th

11

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Obscenity

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In fine fettle this season, winning at Navan (1m2f, gd-yld) off 65 and on latest at Gowran off 78 (1m4f, yielding); hiked up another 9lb and moves up in grade now; unproven on properly fast ground, but this well-bred sort should go well if he acts on it.

9/2

1st

9

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Obscenity

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In fine form this season; third on seasonal return at Bellewstown (11.5f, soft); won by 5.5l at Navan (1m2f, gd-yld); hiked up 12lb but again ran well when a 2.75l runner up at Roscommon latest (1m4f, yielding) when not getting the clearest of runs; in the mix again off 1lb higher.

4/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced; by a decent young sire and comes from a respected yard so is worth a market check.
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7

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miqdaar

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sent off at 33-1 and 66-1 for both starts at 7f and 1m and never threatened to get involved; should qualify for handicaps after this.

20/1

7th

7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Naas

Miqdaar

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Open to improvement from recent debut at Down Royal; well held by Diego El Queso.

25/1

9th

5

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Miqdaar

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Second foal; dam unraced; by a decent young sire and comes from a respected yard so is worth a market check.

33/1

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 13l in a Dundalk maiden over this trip on debut last month; has since left Ger Lyons and is best watched for the time being.
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No Results Found

9/1

Form: -42247

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has been generally consistent in defeat in maidens but has been below form the last twice; has to return to his best.
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23th

10

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Chester Nimitz

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hasn't really fired so far this season but has been running over 7f-1m; blinkers added to tongue tie worn last time and drops back to trip he won his maiden over; not dismissed for yard coming into form.

33/1

9th

3

(16)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came in Navan maiden (6f, yielding) in October and ran a decent race on stable debut this year when fifth at Leopardstown; not in same form in three runs since, but has slid in the weights if he can put his best foot forward in a tongue-tie.

33/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in a Cork maiden and can only be watched for now.
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9th

11

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Monastere

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Showed improved form lately, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse but a lesser effort at Limerick over 6.5f since; should have the speed for this trip, but a few other front-runners in this field too.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Monastere

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Karl Thornton

Weak maiden form; produced massive improvement when second at 66-1 in a 6f Fairyhouse event last month on handicap debut; despite that encouraging run, he was sent off at 20-1 for an apprentice handicap over the same course and distance and belied his odds by beating Whatswrongnow (first reserve); raised 8lb, rider can use his 5lb claim now; leading chance.

3/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way both starts and can't be fancied on that evidence.
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7

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

15:35 Roscommon

Drumaugh Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: D M Christie

Down the field in three maidens at 1m1f, 1m4f and 7f; huge odds each time.

100/1

13th

3

(10)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Drumaugh Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: D M Christie

Beaten a long way both starts and can't be fancied on that evidence.

100/1

Form: 70

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two maidens and can't be fancied with cheekpieces added.
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14th

13

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Shesthekingsmaid

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Beaten a long way in two maidens and can't be fancied with cheekpieces added.

100/1

10

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Shesthekingsmaid

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Tailed off in a 1m2f maiden at Leopardstown on debut; likely to struggle again.

100/1

8

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Shesthekingsmaid

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Seventh foal; half-sister to multiple 6f AW winner El Hibri (RPR 80); dam unplaced 1m (63), sister to Group-placed 7f winner Muwaary; tongue tied for debut and watching brief seems best.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.80
Straight Forecast €7.69
Trifecta €263.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diego El Queso

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Diego El Queso

POSTDATA:

Diego El Queso

The Irish Sun:

Diego El Queso