October 03 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Legacy Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £23161.16
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Legacy Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 81 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only eighth at the Curragh (6f) but ran out a clear-cut winner when dropped to 5f in first-time blinkers at Naas (soft) and that marks him down as a promising 2yo; much respected.
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9th

2

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Naas

Controlled

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Ex-Ballydoyle performer won 5f maiden at this track last term and fine second in Madrid Handicap over 7f here on his return; well beaten last time and vulnerable off this mark; best form on soft.

10/1

3rd

1

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:30 Gowran Park

Controlled

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Winner of a 5f maiden at Naas last September on the second of three starts for Aidan O'Brien; finished last of eight, weakening from 1f out, in a 7f Listed event at Dundalk in October; provided reassurance that he stays this far when beaten only a head by the Ballydoyle-trained Causeway in the Madrid Handicap at Naas on debut for Danny Murphy.

4/1

2nd

2

(12)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Controlled

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Winner of his second maiden start for Aidan O'Brien in a 5f contest here following the application of blinkers in September; upped to Listed level at Dundalk (7f) next time but finished last of eight, weakening from 1f out; cheekpieces on now but questions remain regarding this trip.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 232114 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Beat Jack The Bachelor in his 5f maiden and followed up in a sales race at Naas (6f); plenty keen enough and didn't get home in a 6f Listed race at Fairyhouse; dropping back to 5f might be no hardship but the draw could be.
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5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Howdyadoit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Won off 91 at Navan (5f) in May, but it's been a struggle since and hard to fancy at present.

16/1

11th

4

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Howdyadoit

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Won for the third time when taking a Navan handicap in May; a decent effort in a Naas conditions race two starts ago but was disappointing in a Dundalk handicap 12 days ago when reported coughing.

9/1

8th

3

(3)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Howdyadoit

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

3yo landed the third win of his career when beating Eclairage by a head at Navan in May (5f, yielding); has been beaten in conditions races twice since and is 7lb higher on return to handicap company; sole previous AW run wasn't his best, but his yard is red-hot so can't discount.

8/1

Form: 72216 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Looked progressive when dominating in a small field at Cork but was pestered up front before dropping away at the Curragh (5f), finishing behind Ipanema Queen and Nadmiid; retains potential.
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4th

1

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Jack The Bachelor

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Turf winner in Ireland; beaten only 1l with hood fitted in small field at Newcastle on debut for new yard; possibilities off same mark, provided he builds on that effort.

10/1

10th

2

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Jack The Bachelor

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Speedy type finished second to both Kansas (Tipperary) and Howd'yadoit (Down Royal) before beating the former in Cork conditions event in July (making all); following month didn't do himself justice (unable to dominate) in Listed Curragh Stakes when 12l off Ipanema Queen; good bit to find here in a strong renewal.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 330324 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Perhaps found soft ground against him when behind Controlled at Naas but he's now 0-8 has been beaten by a few of these.
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3rd

1

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Namiid

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Failed to win at two; put that right when making all in a Navan maiden (5f, yielding) in first-time cheekpieces; not beaten far on handicap debut at the same venue in blinkers (5f, good); another good run in cheekpieces (retained) at Bellewstown; big burden, rider's claim will help.

14/1

2nd

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Namiid

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Failed to win as a 2yo but put that right when making all in a Navan maiden (5f, yielding) on his penultimate start in first-time cheekpieces; not beaten far on handicap debut back there in blinkers on latest (5f, good) and 1lb lower now; in the mix with cheekpieces back on.

6/4

Abandoned

Form: 414310 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a Curragh nursery on final run for Ger Lyons; went off 50-1 on stable debut in a Listed race at Fairyhouse and finished behind Howd'yadoit; opposable.
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6th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice in Ireland last season before closing out with two lesser efforts in Listed company; struggled for his current yard, coming a stone down the weights, and again didn't achieve much last time when fourth of five on turf here.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Lingfield

Sir Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's struggled since and has form figures of 89089 for his current yard; lost to prove.

25/1

9th

7

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August, but in poor form on turf and the AW in Britain this year and it's hard to believe he's worth his current mark.

40/1

Abandoned

Form: 41243

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a French Listed race (7f); showed improved form on AW debut at Kempton (6f Group 3) when disqualified from second after hanging; respected after that but remains to be seen if she's quick enough for 5f.
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9th

7

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Sirius A

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Horton

Didn't need to improve on his 2yo form to win a conditions event at Wolverhampton (6f) in April; backward steps twice since and he needs a subsequent gelding operation to spark improvement.

25/1

23th

5

(21)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sirius A

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: James Horton

Won a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his second run as a 2yo; creditable efforts in Listed/Group 3 events afterwards (5f-7f); only had to match that form to win a 6f conditions event at Wolverhampton on his return in April and he was put in his place in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked but this looks a tough mark and the return to 5f isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

Form: 102159 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Already a Listed winner; respectable run in a Group 3 before not getting home on the soft ground when penalised in another Listed race at Ayr; can be forgiven that and major claims on peak efforts.
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1st

8

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Ipanema Queen

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Speedy filly won twice in Listed company last year; has found life tougher this term but some solid handicap efforts including at Royal Ascot; found Group 2 company too tough at the Curragh las weekend but has a shout here.

13/2

8th

10

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Ipanema Queen

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Robson De Aguiar

Speedy two-time Listed winner (including over C&D); yet to win this season; beaten off 95 in a handicap over C&D in June and again off 1lb lower in the Palace Of Holyrood at Royal Ascot on latest; much more needed upped in grade.

25/1

Form: 22

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£240,000 yearling; 159 days between her two races and was no match for Controlled at Naas (5f, soft); could have more to give after only the two runs.
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1st

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aegina

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Havana Grey filly placed in all three starts at 5f (including an excellent Listed third here three weeks ago) and rated 89; sets a pretty high standard and is the one to beat.

Evs

1st

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aegina

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Havana Grey filly placed in all three starts at 5f (including an excellent Listed third here three weeks ago) and rated 89; sets a pretty high standard and is the one to beat.

Evs

3rd

8

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Aegina

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Inexperienced filly shaped well on debut in Curragh maiden back in April but not seen until second in soft-ground Naas maiden last month; could well have more to offer but needs to in this company.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 161 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in her two runs at 5f, last time emerging from off the pace to edge out Rosie Frith over C&D with Soulful Diva in fourth; in a lot deeper here but could be an improving filly.
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2nd

5

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

By The Lake

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Derek McCormack

Trained at two by Ger Lyons, winning Naas maiden and minor Dundalk contest over 5f; didn't count in Listed at latter venue final start in October; belated return for new yard and hood added for handicap debut; eyecatching jockey booking.

16/1

9th

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

By The Lake

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

Won over this trip on debut at Naas in July and added further win last month over today's C&D, coming off good pace for neck win; five days earlier too keen when below best over 6f in valuable sales race at the Curragh; proven over trip and surface but steps up in grade.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 58184 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner; behind two of these here a fortnight ago and shouldn't be good enough with a mark of 78.
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13th

3

(25)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Soulful Diva

10st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Started the season slowly but back on song with a fine run here 6 days ago, running on well for a 1.25l second; same mark here and worth another go at 6f on the evidence of that last run; chance.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Soulful Diva

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Won 5f Cork maiden a year ago (good) and didn't reappear until last month, encouraging comeback run at Fairyhouse (6f) but didn't get home at Naas three weeks later over same trip; return to 5f should suit and handicapper has dropped her 4lb.

9/1

9th

5

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

Soulful Diva

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f Cork maiden last August (good); out of her depth in a Longchamp Group 3 later that month; fourth in a conditions race at Dundalk in September; should be better for her run at Fairyhouse three weeks ago on first attempt at this trip; signs are that she can stay well enough.

6/1

Form: 1 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong maiden she landed over 6f here (also hooded) but would have won easier with a clearer passage; didn't appear unfancied at 4-1, either; promising.
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17

(15)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Strait And Narrow

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

4-1 winner on Dundalk debut (6f, AW) last month but was down the field in a Listed race there (5f) three weeks ago; hood returns on this step back up in trip but she needs plenty of progress on turf debut.

25/1

17

(15)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Strait And Narrow

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

4-1 winner on Dundalk debut (6f, AW) last month but was down the field in a Listed race there (5f) three weeks ago; hood returns on this step back up in trip but she needs plenty of progress on turf debut.

25/1

7th

10

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Strait And Narrow

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ten Sovereigns half-sister to quite smart sprinters Shepherds Way and Brummell; dam unraced half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Slade Power; runner-up in a barrier trial and winning debut in 6f auction maiden here last month, coming late after not clear run; hood worn then now discarded for this considerable step up in class.

10/1

Form: 51

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green when fifth of 19 at the Curragh but wiser to the job in hand when always travelling best at Navan (again over 6f); looks to have the speed for 5f but this is appreciably tougher.
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10th

13

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Treasured Royal

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Course maiden winner at two; ran a fine race in a Naas 3yo premier handicap (6f, good) in May; has failed to build on that and was down the field in 27-runner 6f Curragh event last time.

14/1

20th

7

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Treasured Royal

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner ran a fine race in a Naas 3yo premier handicap (6f, good) in May off 6lb higher mostly modest form since; below par at Bellewstown last time but yard hitting form and can't discount in new headgear.

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 04

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty more when a close fourth at Naas (6f) and could be helped by this sharper test; others are still more solid, however.
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7th

10

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Xerling

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

C&D maiden winner in June who improved hugely following month when only reeled in close home by a 102-rated rival (Likedbymike third) in five-runner Naas conditions event (5f, good); didn't get home over 6f at latter venue in Listed company 18 days later and back in trip here with a bit to find on ratings.

14/1

13th

14

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Xerling

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Landed Cork maiden last month and improved hugely early this month when only reeled in close home by a 102-rated rival (Likedbymike third) in five-runner conditions event here (5f, good); has lots of speed, not sure this extra furlong will play to her strengths.

12/1

2nd

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Xerling

9st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Improved plenty on three juvenile runs in two starts this year, finishing runner-up to the useful Namiid, pulling well clear of third, at Navan (5f, y) before landing Cork maiden on good in straightforward fashion by 1.5l to Sparky Sparky 20 days ago; bare form still a level below what's required here but should continue to progress.

8/1

Non-runners

Rosie Frith

Verdict

Armed with a good draw, plenty of experience and strong form claims, IPANEMA QUEEN can bounce back from her defeat on soft ground at Ayr. Controlled is the unknown quantity and he did win very well at Naas, while the second that day Aegina might well have a lot more to offer.[Alistair Jones]

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Controlled

TOPSPEED:

By The Lake

SPOTLIGHT:

Ipanema Queen

The Irish Sun:

Controlled

POSTDATA:

By The Lake