October 16 / 13.15 Curragh

13.15

Yielding

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Smullen Series) (Median Auction Race)

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Smullen Series) (Median Auction Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 332

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on all three starts; however, all have been in small-field races and he was beaten 5 1/2l in first-time cheekpieces by a stable outsider at Tipperary 11 days ago; apparent selected for trainer who also saddles three newcomers and should go close.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Acclamatic

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Placed on all three starts; however, all have been in small-field races and he was beaten 5 1/2l in first-time cheekpieces by a stable outsider at Tipperary 11 days ago; apparent selected for trainer who also saddles three newcomers and should go close.

100/30

3rd

1

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:05 Galway

Acclamatic

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in Naas barrier trial in May; promising Killarney run in July when 20-1 stable second-choice, staying on for third ahead of an odds-on favourite stablemate; improvement likely but perhaps the outsider of Joseph O'Brien's pair again.

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Should be better for the experience of his debut over 7f at this venue; beaten 12l in fifth, so needs to find plenty of improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Hambelton

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Pulled too hard under restraint when a beaten favourite at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in May and a return to front running worked a treat at Cork (1m, good) since, making all by over 3l; the handicapper hasn't missed him but this course often suits similar tactics and David Marnane had a winner here last month.

5/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:23 Cork

Hambelton

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Only had six races and was sent off favourite for the latest at Haydock (1m, good to soft) where he pulled too hard in a reapplied hood (now removed); didn't run too badly all things considered and there's a race in him off this mark.

5/1

5th

7

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:15 Haydock

Hambelton

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Marnane

0-5 and yet to pose a serious threat but he ran fairly well from the front when fifth of 13 in a handicap at the Curragh (1m, soft) last month; he's travelled from Ireland to race today and could be in the shake-up.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A E60,000 Breeze Up purchase; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Swan Bay (useful 8.5f 2yo/1m2f) and Mystery Of Love (Italian Group-placed 1m), out of US 7f winner; in good hands.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:30 Killarney

Omissions

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eoin Griffin

Well beaten in both maiden runs and is best watched with handicaps in mind.

50/1

15th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Omissions

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eoin Griffin

A 60,000euros breeze-up purchase; ran only once at two for Natalia Lupini; some merit in his midfield run over 1m at the Curragh in October; has been gelded and should be more mature now; could make a useful recruit for Eoin Griffin.

14/1

3

(16)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Omissions

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

A E60,000 Breeze Up purchase; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Swan Bay (useful 8.5f 2yo/1m2f) and Mystery Of Love (Italian Group-placed 1m), out of US 7f winner; in good hands.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never in contention first time out at Navan; Acclamatic is the stable's leading hope here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

18:33 Gowran Park

Arctic Assassin

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Left ordinary maiden form behind to win 1m Curragh handicap (soft) on seasonal return; weakened as if something amiss at Cork next time but vet reported gelding to be post race normal; bounce back required in first-time blinkers.

7/1

8th

4

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Arctic Assassin

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Left ordinary maiden form behind to win a 1m Curragh handicap (soft) by 0.75l on seasonal return two weeks ago, beating a couple of these rivals in the process; 9lb rise partly negated by useful rider's 4lb claim; should go well again.

100/30

1st

11

(1)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Arctic Assassin

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Modest juvenile form; has a similar profile to stablemate Pass The Buck; gelded now, first time cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E68,000 yearling; dam 1m4f winner, closely related to three winners, notably Listed scorer White Moonlight; met interference on debut at Navan, stayed on well into third, promising effort in the circumstances; strong chance now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Ardad Ned

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

E68,000 yearling; dam 1m4f winner, closely related to three winners, notably Listed scorer White Moonlight; met interference on debut at Navan, stayed on well into third, promising effort in the circumstances; strong chance now.

7/4

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

15:52 Navan

Ardad Ned

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

E68,000 yearling; dam 1m4f winner, closely related to three winners, notably Listed scorer White Moonlight; Colin Keane aboard; stable a respectable 7-34 in juvenile races this season.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twelfth foal; closely related to 1m winner Boubyan, half-brother to six winners; dam German 1m winner, out of German 1,000 Guineas winner; stablemate Acclamatic has a big edge in experience.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Augusta Rock

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flopped when 3-1 for seasonal/handicap debut at Sligo in May; it was probably soft ground, rather than this trip, which proved his undoing because (having been gelded and given a break) he ran much better over 1m3f at Killarney on Monday; looked slow but kept plugging away, and gets another change of headgear now.

9/4

5th

10

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:30 Killarney

Augusta Rock

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only 3-1 for handicap debut at Sligo in May; ran poorly but maybe soft ground was to blame; gelded since and change of headgear; with the stable so powerful in the 3yo category, plenty will afford him another chance.

7/1

8th

8

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

17:07 Sligo

Augusta Rock

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stable is dynamite in 3yo handicaps, even when maiden form is moderate, as is the case with this colt; close relation to 1m2f winner; headgear added for handicap debut and starts off from a very workable mark.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to two winners at under 1m; dam unraced; predominantly jumping stable 0-11 in juvenile races in the last five seasons.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Showmewhen

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Thomas Cooper

Fifth foal; half-brother to two winners at under 1m; dam unraced; predominantly jumping stable 0-11 in juvenile races in the last five seasons.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam 1m2f winner, half-sister to US 1m Grade 1 winner Viadera, 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Sacred Bridge and 1m2f Listed winner Cross Baton.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

16:33 Down Royal

Huffnpuff

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Went up 2lb for a front-running Roscommon win; this longer trip should be within his range; has a bit to find with Mergus Serrator on Navan running.

7/1

1st

10

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:20 Roscommon

Huffnpuff

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise when keeping on from off the pace in a 1m Curragh maiden last October; confirmed maiden-winning potential with third placing over 1m at Navan on seasonal debut; faded late into fifth over 1m2f at the same venue last time; has much the same chance as Karrygrant on official and RPR figures.

11/4

5th

9

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Huffnpuff

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise when keeping on from off the pace in a 1m Curragh maiden last October; confirmed maiden-winning potential with third placing over 1m here on seasonal debut, almost 4l in front of Battle Of Maldon.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A E100,000 yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to four winners, including Group-placed Kenriya; dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Cherry Mix; stablemate Acclamatic has a big edge in experience.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Musashi

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was just in front of Sea Of Dubka when second on seasonal/handicap debut on AW (10.5f); 7-2 fav, outpaced turning for home before keeping on well on inner (not much room) when chasing home Femme Beauty at Killarney (1m3f) last week; extra furlong should be fine.

3/1

2nd

7

(3)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 50y

19:10 Killarney

Musashi

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beat just a total of two horses in his maidens last season, at 1m, 7f and 6f; however, as a step up in trip made a difference at Dundalk last month when he took second over the extended 1m2f, with Cameclose back in fourth; yard in superb form.

11/4

2nd

3

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Musashi

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beat just a total of two horses in his maidens last season, at 1m, 7f and 6f; however, top trainer has had him gelded and fits a visor for handicap debut; market could be informative.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A E13,000 yearling; second foal; dam winner, half-sister to two useful winners.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

14:41 Down Royal

Roaming Coyote

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Huge improvement for switch to handicaps at Gowran when runner-up despite getting caught short of room and needing to switch over an extended 1m1f (yielding), although winner bombed out since; in the mix off 6lb higher.

6/1

2nd

5

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Roaming Coyote

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Maiden form not good enough to generate confidence for this first handicap attempt.

14/1

6th

11

(7)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

17:27 Cork

Roaming Coyote

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Long odds and soundly beaten in maidens at the Curragh last October and here last month; will qualify for handicaps after this.

40/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 28,000gns yearling; 12th foal; brother to two winners including Group 3 winner Dibajj, half-brother to three winners including Listed scorer Black Sea; dam placed 7f, half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner Chineur.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:42 Navan

Santa Bravado

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Handicap debutant; best effort a 2.75l fifth of 16 on debut at the Curragh (1m, yielding); held by Manton Bay on Dundalk running in November; mildly promising run on return over 1m2f at Naas; potential improver worth a market check.

10/1

7th

14

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:15 Navan

Santa Bravado

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

Two satisfactory runs last season; likely to be more interesting as a handicap prospect after this.

33/1

11

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Santa Bravado

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A 28,000gns yearling; 12th foal; brother to two winners including Group 3 winner Dibajj, half-brother to three winners including Listed scorer Black Sea; dam placed 7f, half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner Chineur.

12/1

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E90,000 yearling; dam French 7f turf 2yo/1m2f AW winner, family of Arc winner Peintre Celebre; unplaced favourite (seventh of 16) on debut in 7f Naas maiden four weeks ago; extra furlong should help, likely contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:55 Curragh

The Shandyman

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: W P Mullins

Cracksman gelding a 90,000euros yearling; dam French 7f turf 2yo/1m2f AW winner, family of Arc winner Peintre Celebre; nicely improved on second start last autumn, only outstayed late over 1m in median auction maiden here (yielding); good chance he'll stay this trip and a definite player.

7/2

12

(17)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

The Shandyman

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: W P Mullins

E90,000 yearling; dam French 7f turf 2yo/1m2f AW winner, family of Arc winner Peintre Celebre; unplaced favourite (seventh of 16) on debut in 7f Naas maiden four weeks ago; extra furlong should help, likely contender.

7/2

13

(16)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Naas

The Shandyman

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: W P Mullins

Son of Cracksman; cost 90,000Euros as a yearling; dam French 7f turf 2yo/1m2f AW winner, half-sister to useful 1m-1m2f winner Palavas, is granddaughter of 1m Listed winning half-sister to Arc winner Peintre Celebre; likely to need further and he's already been gelded; stall 16 to overcome too.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked very raw when failing to feature in a Navan race in which Ardad Ned was third.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Dyker Heights

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

Looked very raw when failing to feature in a Navan race in which Ardad Ned was third.

100/1

12

(13)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

15:52 Navan

Dyker Heights

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Seventh foal; sister to a Norwegian 1m winner, half-sister to two winners; dam AW/turf winner, half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Miss Anabaa; likely to need experience.

33/1

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made late progress from off the pace on debut over 7f at this venue; open to improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(13)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Millhone

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Ran abysmally on handicap debut at Gowran Park on return but fared better the last twice, finishing midfied both times around 6l adrift; doesn't seem particularly well-treated though and needs step up in trip to change fortunes.

25/1

9th

18

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Millhone

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Didn't lack market support but ran no sort of race after blowing the start on seasonal return at Gowran; a lot better with midfield finish at Fairyhouse three weeks ago but races from 11lb out of the handicap here; cheekpieces.

50/1

7th

13

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Millhone

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Didn't lack market support but ran no sort of race after blowing the start on seasonal return in Gowran handicap early this month; caution advised.

16/1

Form: 070

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run three times without showing any sign of winning potential; safe to rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Countertop

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Poor performer on all known form; step up in trip unlikely to lead to an upturn in fortunes.

100/1

13th

15

(11)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Countertop

9st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

No sign of winning potential in four maiden runs at 5f-8.5f on varying ground; can only be watched on return from 260 day absence.

66/1

15

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Countertop

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has run three times without showing any sign of winning potential; safe to rule out.

200/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price when down the field at Naas four weeks ago, likely to need more experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(15)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Ryefield Dasher

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Gibney

Some promise at two, including in maidens at this venue; beaten 13l when sixth of seven behind Hows'thebai on handicap/seasonal debut; 3lb out of the handicap.

40/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Ryefield Dasher

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Cheaply bought Time Test colt showed fair form in three outings late last season, latter two in good-class Curragh maidens when intimating a step up in trip would suit; lack of a recent run a concern here on seasonal return and handicap debut.

16/1

5th

12

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Ryefield Dasher

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Cheaply bought Time Test colt much improved from Naas debut run when rallying fourth in C&D maiden last month; more needed.

12/1

Non-runners

Aravalli

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Payout
Exacta €13.90
Straight Forecast €17.34
Trifecta €42.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Acclamatic

The Irish Sun:

Omissions

SPOTLIGHT:

Ardad Ned

TOPSPEED:

Acclamatic

POSTDATA:

Acclamatic