October 16 / 13.50 Curragh

13.50

Yielding

Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Median Auction Race)

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Median Auction Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 83

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E100,000 foal; at 50-1 he was a big price for a newcomer from this yard when eighth of 11 over C&D in June; showed major improvement when third of 16 here last month; leading contender.
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3rd

8

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Gowran Park

Starred

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

All three starts over 6f at the Curragh; Ran poorly when 50-1 on debut last June; stronger in the betting the next twice and ran much better, beaten just 1l when third of 16 behind Mumhan (yld-sft) and beaten 2.25l when runner up behind Silk Braid (yielding); should appreciate the step up to 7f and big chance if ready after break.

9/2

1

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Starred

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E100,000 foal; at 50-1 he was a big price for a newcomer from this yard when eighth of 11 over C&D in June; showed major improvement when third of 16 here last month; leading contender.

11/8

11

(15)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Starred

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

100,000euros foal; at 50-1 he was a big price for a newcomer from this yard when eighth of 11 over C&D three months ago (also tongue tied); second run has been a while coming and would need to see more confidence behind him.

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to five winners, including the stable's dual Listed winner Texas Rock; promising effort when third behind the two market leaders at Naas; holds an obvious chance.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Port Arthur

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Promise in first three starts at 6f (including here); found out over longer trips the last twice and reverts to 6f here with first-time blinkers.

8/1

11th

8

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

15:40 Punchestown

Port Arthur

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Promise in first three starts at 6f; latest effort in a maiden at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld) not his best and didn't shape like this step up in trip would suit; may be vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
11th foal; half-sister to five winners including two high-class Aidan O'Brien-trained fillies Wichita and Bubbling; inexperience was evident on debut at Naas; should do a lot better with that under her belt.
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6th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Lumiere Des Etoile

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Saddle slipped on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon in May, having shown a little promise at two; mark seems on the high side though.

14/1

13th

6

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Lumiere Des Etoile

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Not beaten that far on handicap debut when last seen at Dundalk (7f) in December; hood goes on for seasonal reappearance; could go well upped in trip; market check advised.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lumiere Des Etoile

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Not disgraced on debut at Naas (6f, yld-sft) but didn't build on that at the Curragh when beating just one rival home; should qualify for handicaps after this run.

33/1

Form: 86

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Remote sixth over 1m at Killarney on debut; dropped away in a 5f Cork event; no appeal.
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13th

15

(15)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Sceitimini

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Not too much to take from handicaps, although not beaten too far at Listowel last week; blinkers now replace cheekpieces and drops in trip.

16/1

7th

9

(18)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Sceitimini

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Not too much to take from handicaps, although mildly encouraging run recently over 1m in first-time cheekpieces; drop back to 7f should suit.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
A 44,000gns foal; fifth foal; half-sister to winners on the continent; dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner; fifth in a Leopardstown barrier trial in August; noteworthy that Colin Keane is booked.
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1st

7

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Liberation Date

9st 5lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Sole win came in an AW 7f maiden at Dundalk in December; had the run of the race under today's rider in a premier handicap here (1m1f, good) when a career-best third but unable to back that up over shorter at Galway; tries this trip for the first time.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Liberation Date

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Jack Foley

Sole win came in an AW 7f maiden at Dundalk in December (7f); had the run of the race in a Curragh premier handicap (1m1f, good) last time but it was still a career-best effort in third; interestingly, Browne McMonagle takes over now.

6/1

3rd

17

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Liberation Date

8st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Won a 7f maiden at Dundalk last December; fair sixth over 1m here last month; 3lb out of the handicap here and looks held by Punica Granatum and Anushka; respectable run here on Friday; needs more.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability on debut at Navan last week; tongue-tie fitted; might be more competitive.
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9th

2

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Gowran Park

Dream And Believe

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has finished seventh in sprint handicaps at Naas and Dundalk; not beaten far in each case, but clearly needs to find a bit extra; cheekpieces for the first time.

6/1

7th

4

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dream And Believe

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Reportedly did not handle the surface here in October; caught the eye on last month's seasonal return at Naas (5f, soft), and quite likely he has more to offer if handling surface this time.

8/1

7th

7

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:10 Naas

Dream And Believe

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Reportedly did not handle the surface at Dundalk on final start at two; probably capable of better.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam has a decent record at stud; fair debut over 5f at Down Royal, made late headway.
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10th

11

(13)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Final Boss

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Matthew J Smith

Weak form since placed over 6f here a year ago; stablemate of the reliable La La Lucrative.

25/1

7th

6

(15)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Final Boss

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Some useful maiden form last year; not matched that this term, including when last of 15 on handicap debut at Galway; down 16lb in total since first run this term.

20/1

15th

4

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Final Boss

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Some useful maiden form last year; yet to find his form in two maiden runs this season and others preferred on his handicap debut.

33/1

Form: —

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Slowly away over C&D first time out; well held by third-placed Starred.
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12th

5

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Fox In Flight

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f AW maiden last winter and several good runs in defeat since including C&D second to an improver in June; recent AW effort well below par (stiff task) so more needed and tongue-tie now fitted.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Won a 5f maiden here last December and several good runs in defeat since including Cork second and close fifth to Kerdos here last month (5f); never competitive in valuable Cork handicap latest when 3lb out of handicap; 4lb wrong here.

14/1

9th

11

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Fox In Flight

8st 7lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip last December and several good runs in defeat since including second to Sarahmae over C&D; needs more from 3lb out of the handicap and seems yard's second-string.

22/1

Form: 98

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
In rear at Cork; mid-division over C&D on second start, held by third-placed Starred.
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13th

13

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alandownunder

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kieran P Cotter

Did some decent late work in a 6f soft ground handicap at Cork last month; up in trip here with an inside draw and a potentially interesting runner.

16/1

7th

16

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Alandownunder

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Moderate form in seven starts but did go well for a long way until short of room and fading at Roscommon in first-time blinkers; last of 19 over C&D since and cheekpieces now replace blinkers.

16/1

19th

11

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Alandownunder

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Moderate form in six starts but did go well for a long way until short of room and fading at Roscommon 24 days ago in first-time blinkers; dropped 4lb and can play a part down in trip.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran in a barrier trial but looked in need of more experience when down the field at Naas.
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9th

10

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Sagasti

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Uneven form this season; good third at Gowran before no show at Fairyhouse; bounced back with a close second at Dundalk before heavy defeat at Galway (missed break); long-priced winner at Roscommon four weeks ago; hard to predict.

7/1

1st

15

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Sagasti

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Uneven form this season; good third at Gowran before no show at Fairyhouse; bounced back with a close second at Dundalk before heavy defeat at Galway on latest; not the easiest to predict, could go well if in the mood.

20/1

12th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Sagasti

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran no race in the first-time visor behind Caitouna at Fairyhouse but seen to much better effect when just overhauled late at Dundalk over 7f two weeks ago; well drawn if she can get a prominent sit and one of the each-way players.

10/1

Form: 50

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Failed to improve from her Galway debut when contesting a 7f maiden at this venue; will probably need a handicap mark.
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14th

8

(21)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Goofy Gander

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed some ability at two; has run in three handicaps; one satisfactory run sandwiched between two lesser displays.

20/1

10th

10

(11)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Goofy Gander

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at the Curragh in April (6f); took a step in the right direction at Limerick on her second handicap start; half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Trustyourinstinct; may improve.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
E14,500 yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to the trainer's middle-distance winner Himalayan Heights; unraced dam closely related to the useful Infanta Isabella.
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9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Silk Braid

8st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

C&D maiden win (yielding) sole start last season in October; excellent effort on seasonal return in Listed heat at Navan (6f, gd-yld), beaten 1.25l behind Charles Darwin; he has let the form down since, but this filly remains with potential and gets all the allowances here; not discounted.

11/2

2nd

7

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Silk Braid

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Beat a Joseph O'Brien-trained odds-on chance in a 6f Curragh maiden last October on her only start at two; hard to know what level she can reach; tough task against Charles Darwin.

10/1

12

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Silk Braid

8st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

E14,500 yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to the trainer's middle-distance winner Himalayan Heights; unraced dam closely related to the useful Infanta Isabella.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €20.30
Straight Forecast €12.58
Trifecta €893.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Starred

The Irish Sun:

Port Arthur

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Starred

TOPSPEED:

Starred

POSTDATA:

Starred