October 09 / 14.20 Thurles

14.20

Yielding

Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (Smullen Series)

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 1m 0f 44y
  • 11 runners
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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (Smullen Series)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 44

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut fourth at Leopardstown has taken a knock or two but ran a blinder upped to Listed company over the same C&D last month when fourth behind subsequent Prix Marcel Boussac winner Diamond Necklace; big player on that evidence but won't want it soft.
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8th

12

(20)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:19 Gowran Park

Killashee Warrior

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Thurles maiden winner last October after a fine effort in a 7f Listed race at Leopardstown; made a very pleasing start to the season when fourth behind True Love in a Group 3 event at Leopardstown; not quite as promising in the same category at the Curragh last time; fair prospects of reaching the money.

8/1

7th

6

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Killashee Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Thurles maiden winner after a fine effort in a 7f Listed race at Leopardstown (1 1/2l behind third-placed Caught U Sleeping); appeared to surpass her juvenile form with Leopardstown fourth behind True Love, and ahead of four of these rivals, including joint-favourite Black Caviar Gold.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

16:25 Leopardstown

Killashee Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Thurles maiden winner after a fine effort in a C&D Listed race (1 1.2l behind third-placed Caught U Sleeping); needs to raise her game to be competitive here.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 76

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth in a barrier trial; beaten over 16l combined in 7f maidens at Leopardstown and Down Royal; needs to improve.
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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

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3rd
3 (10)
Chapel Lane

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 37 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran an eyecatching debut when overcoming a sluggish start to finish third at Navan (6f, good); didn't quite get home when sent off favourite at Leopardstown on latest; visor reached for; stable in form; trip a concern.
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3rd

10

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:25 Leopardstown

Chapel Lane

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W McCreery

Placed in a couple of maidens last season at 6f-1m on good ground; soundly beaten on seasonal return/handicap debut at Down Royal in May (10.5f, good) but improved effort dropped back to 1m at the Curragh last time; eased 1lb for that 4l defeat and this shorter trip should be fine; not dismissed.

14/1

7th

22

(16)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Chapel Lane

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W McCreery

Consistent in defeat in three maidens last year; beaten 12l on return in a 1m2f Down Royal handicap; visor returns down in trip and needs his best.

18/1

Form: 932

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut at Leopardstown before hitting the frame in 7f Galway maiden; headed late on when narrowly denied at Naas (7f, yielding to soft) in first-time tongue-tie (retained) three weeks ago; the third bolted up at Killarney on Monday; sets a good standard up in trip.
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2

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Naas

Duke Of Cumberland

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of four for trainer; some good runs in defeat in four maidens, including when beaten a head by Madbadanddangerous over C&D last month (yielding to soft); couldn't justify 5-6 favouritism at Thurles three days ago (1m, good to yielding) and McMonagle jumps off now.

15/2

4th

1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:20 Thurles

Duke Of Cumberland

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Encouraging debut at Leopardstown before hitting the frame in 7f Galway maiden; headed late on when narrowly denied at Naas (7f, yielding to soft) in first-time tongue-tie (retained) three weeks ago; the third bolted up at Killarney on Monday; sets a good standard up in trip.

15/8

2nd

2

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:13 Naas

Duke Of Cumberland

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Encouraging debut at Leopardstown when beaten roughly 6l before hitting the frame in a Galway maiden over this trip (beaten roughly 2l); form has a solid look to it and he's a big player if he takes to the first-time tongue-tie given that we know he'll handle conditions.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; 7,000euros yearling; half-sister to several French winners over staying trips; dam unraced half-sister to 10.5f Listed winner Lady Penko, out of half-sister to 1m4f Group/Grade 1 winner Erupt; watch betting.
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2nd

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

19:37 Limerick

Blissful Bonita

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Didn't count but wasn't beaten far on last month's handicap debut at Killarney (1m3f, good); ran on well in the closing stages when fifth of 16 in course handicap (1m4f, good to yielding) nine days ago in cheekpieces (retained), in front of Cascade Canyon and Royal Sapphire; shortlisted.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

17:13 Limerick

Blissful Bonita

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Didn't count but not beaten far on last month's handicap debut (behind Femme Beauty) at Killarney over slightly shorter; cheekpieces now added so don't rule out.

10/1

7th

2

(9)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 50y

19:10 Killarney

Blissful Bonita

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Debut on turf was better than two subsequent turf outings; worth considering in this grade on handicap debut.

13/2

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred by owner/trainer but went through the sales cheaply as a yearling; made little impression when well beaten at the Curragh (1m1f) on debut 11 days ago.
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2nd

7

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:00 Roscommon

Vantage Code

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Emmet Mullins

Ordinary form in maidens and hasn't made an impact in first two handicaps; only midfield when stepped up to 1m2f at Down Royal latest; eased 4lb but others make more appeal.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

29th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:00 Down Royal

Vantage Code

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Emmet Mullins

Big price for all three maiden starts at two (some promise second occasion at Thurles), and again when never sighted on seasonal return in Curragh handicap last month; return to better ground may suit, any market support worth heeding.

16/1

11th

4

(11)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Vantage Code

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Big price for all three maiden starts at two; has been gelded; chance is not obvious; worth a look to see if the market provides any clues.

10/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in fillies' maiden at Gowran on debut and ran no race behind Duke Of Cumberland at Naas three weeks ago; will be one for handicaps.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

16:38 Fairyhouse

Tenacious

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has had plenty of chances, pick being Gowran handicap third (1m), lost action at Ballinrobe latest; weighted to go well.

11/4

13th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Tenacious

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Missed a good chance to win one when hung left late on at Gowran, finishing third over 1m; 3-1 fav when turned out three days later at Ballinrobe, ran a stinker; cheekpieces tried then left off; some stamina on dam's side of pedigree so might stay, but prefer to look elsewhere, as does Foley.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Tenacious

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Big improvement in first turf handicap run at Gowran (1m, gd-yld) three days ago, beaten 0.5l under a positive ride; cheekpieces go on; hope that she'll stay this far on dam side of pedigree; go well once this doesn't come too soon.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; 1,500euros yearling; half-brother to 6f winner Grand City Hall (RPR 96); dam 7f winner (59), half-sister to two winners; others appeal more.
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6th

14

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:30 Killarney

Cadreville

8st 9lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Placed over 9.5f at Gowran; hard to see him reversing Naas 1m3f form with Point Cartwright.

14/1

5th

14

(12)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Cadreville

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed more stepped up to 9.5f on second start in handicap when 7l third to Sweet Baby Zou; form of first two home hasn't worked out however and he needs more.

16/1

3rd

14

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Cadreville

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Nothing of merit in his maiden form; towards the rear at Navan in his first handicap. considerable improvement required.

20/1

100/1

Form: 78

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off last in 7.5f maiden at Leopardstown on debut; no improvement in 1m maiden claimer at Naas three weeks ago; can safely rule out.
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9th

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:20 Thurles

Zorka

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Josh Halley

Tailed off last in 7.5f maiden at Leopardstown on debut; no improvement in 1m maiden claimer at Naas three weeks ago; can safely rule out.

100/1

8th

12

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Naas

Zorka

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Outpaced over this sort of trip on debut when failing to beat a rival at 50-1; best watched for now.

25/1

6

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 57y

17:57 Leopardstown

Zorka

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Josh Halley

Third foal; half-sister to French winners Zorken (5f-6f inc 2yo Listed; RPR 107) and Hard Temper (2m1f hurdle); dam French 7.5f AW winner, half-sister to Group-placed 6.5f winner Princesschope; E26,000 foal made E20,000 as a yearling; likely to improve from this.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; 2,000euros yearling; half-brother to 7f-1m4f Flat (inc AW; RPR 80) and 2m1f hurdle winner Come On The Lads; dam 6f/7f winner; will probably need the run.
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9th

2

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:32 Killarney

Connor Of Mali

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: L J Archdeacon

Ran poorly on sole Flat start and was pulled up on his first run over hurdles at Limerick, jumping lacking fluency; unlikely.

100/1

3

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:10 Limerick

Connor Of Mali

11st 0lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: L J Archdeacon

Big price at Thurles in a 1m maiden and ran accordingly; gave trouble at the start and withdrawn in two intended starts since then; goes hurdling now but others preferred.

22/1

4

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:05 Killarney

Connor Of Mali

9st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: L J Archdeacon

Big price at Thurles on only start and ran accordingly; safe to rule out.

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off last when sent off at odds of 400-1 for his debut at the Curragh 11 days ago; makes no appeal.
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11th

9

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:20 Thurles

Doctor Angelicus

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Tailed off last when sent off at odds of 400-1 for his debut at the Curragh 11 days ago; makes no appeal.

100/1

2

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Doctor Angelicus

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

First foal; dam runner-up 1m4f (RPR 71), half-sister to winners Summer Moon (smart 11.4f-2m) and Hardstone (useful 1m4f/1m5f); Eur7,000 yearling has a tongue-tie on debut and is best watched for future reference.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €57.00
Straight Forecast €52.82
Trifecta €376.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Killashee Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Duke Of Cumberland

TOPSPEED:

Killashee Warrior

POSTDATA:

Killashee Warrior

The Irish Sun:

Killashee Warrior