October 03 / 18.30 Dundalk (AW)

18.30

Standard

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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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

4th

1

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Howdyadoit

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

C&D winner courtesy of success in valuable Ballyhane Stakes last year; ran well here over 6f when fourth in handicap on return (beaten 3l by Keke) before landing handicap back to 5f at Navan next, pulling well clear with the second; 17lb worse off with Keke now and has to put a poor effort behind him at Fairhouse 29 days ago.

5/1

7th

3

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Howdyadoit

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Last year's Ballyhane Stakes winner got off the mark for this season when landing a Navan handicap (5f, yielding) against older rivals off a mark of 91; now rated 101 and this 3yo ran well to be fourth in a listed race over this C&D last September (Alibah third); the return to 6f is fine and should go well.

15/8

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

4th

7

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Namiid

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Gained breakthrough win at the tenth attempt in a C&D maiden (yielding) on latest in first time cheekpieces; now sports blinkers for first run in handicap company and talented claimer takes off a handy 5lb; can't discount.

9/2

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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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

8th

2

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice for Ger Lyons last summer, making all in a 6f handicap at the Curragh last August; well beaten in two runs for Charles Byrnes last autumn and he hasn't fired in three runs for his new connections either; latest York run was slightly more encouraging so he's worth a market check dropping into a Class 4 and returning to 6f.

25/1

10th

3

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Sir Alfie

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons; however, he's been a long way below his best on his last four starts, the first two for Charles Byrnes and the latest two for this yard; transformation needed in first-time tongue-tie.

66/1

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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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

5th

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Sirius A

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Has a broadly solid record, latterly on AW; registered a neck success in useful conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; however, needs to show further improvement back on turf.

25/1

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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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

6th

17

(29)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ipanema Queen

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won three sprints for Adrian Murray as a 2yo; back to her best when a close fourth of 12 in a handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to yielding) but even that effort lags short of what will be necessary to win.

28/1

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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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

1st

5

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

By The Lake

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

5f winner at Naas on debut (6-1) but that form didn't really work out; shaped like she may appreciate a drop back in trip in the sales race at the Curragh on Sunday when sixth of 16; respected now switched to AW.

9/2

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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6th

5

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Soulful Diva

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f Cork maiden last August (good); outclassed in a Longchamp Group 3 later that month; fourth in a conditions race at Dundalk when last seen in September; tries 6f for the first time in handicap bow and worth a market check on seasonal return.

12/1

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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4th

6

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Treasured Royal

8st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a fillies' maiden at Navan (6f, good) last September; okay runs in defeat in handicaps this season including when fifth at 6.10 Fairyhouse Wednesday (joint-favoiurite); will be suited by a strongly run race at this distance and likely to get that here; chance

9/4

5th

6

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Treasured Royal

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 6f Navan maiden on second start last September and has well at times in strong company since; beaten 5.25l by Sarahmae at Cork (5f, good) and 4.75l behind that level on 12lb better terms at Down Royal last time (5f, soft); others preferred.

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Treasured Royal

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 6f Navan maiden on second start last September and has run well at times on strong company since; beaten 5l by Sarahmae at Cork last time over this trip and has work to do even on better terms.

11/2

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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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

1st

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:07 Cork

Xerling

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Markedly improved over three juvenile runs when a close second over 5f at Navan (yielding), pulling clear of the remainder; that run marks her out as a big player and McMonagle rides (3-5 riding for this trainer).

2/1

2nd

13

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Xerling

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Rated 78; standout effort last year a 1.25l fourth of 12 in a Naas fillies' maiden (6f, good); outclassed in 5f Dundalk listed heat when last seen in October; held by Namiid on that form on a line through Ipanema Queen; place chance if fit for return.

6/1

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