October 29 / 16.01 Dundalk (AW)

16.01

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £8776.86
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt; no match for a Ballydoyle favourite at the Curragh (7f, soft to heavy) and close up was a 100-1 chance who was well beaten on debut; that was still a nice enough start to his career and should improve some more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

Iron Lily

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won 7f AW maiden on final 2yo start; creditable show in a Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) in April but he scoped dirty after finishing remote in Listed race on final start for Jessica Harrington; open to improvement at some stage for new yard but this is a testing start for them.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Iron Lily

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Good run on debut here (7f, sft-hvy) in October when a 2.25l second behind Causeway; off the mark in 7f Dundalk maiden later that month; far from disgraced on seasonal return in 7f Leopardstown Group 3 (gd-yld); closely matched with Geryon and Redemption Road on that run and shaped like further would suit; not out of this.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

15:55 Leopardstown

Iron Lily

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Mrs John Harrington

Wootton Bassett colt; no match for a Ballydoyle favourite at the Curragh (7f, soft to heavy) last October; had plenty in reserve when winning a Dundalk later that month; can win more races this term; this may prove too demanding on return.

20/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 327 BF

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite when last seen at the Curragh in early June (6f) since when he's been gelded (now hooded); did give the very smart and unbeaten Albert Einstein something to think about when a clear second the time before at Naas (6f); remains promising and should stay 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Evening Blues

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Stephen Hanlon

1m AW maiden winner in November for Ger Lyons; encouraging stable debut when beaten just over 2l at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but it all went wrong when racing far too freely over 1m1f three weeks ago; takes a sharp drop in trip.

33/1

7th

5

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Evening Blues

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Stephen Hanlon

AW winner for Ger Lyons, for whom he was 1-7; weak in the betting when fifth of 11 on yard debut at Wetherby but, although he wasn't beaten far, that was a Class 4; the hood that worked well for him in Ireland now returns.

15/2

5th

4

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Evening Blues

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Stephen Hanlon

1m maiden winner at Dundalk (AW) for Ger Lyons in November, his fifth start; absent since second in a claimer over that C&D in December and, given his tendency to race too freely, removing the hood on this stable debut looks risky.

13/2

33/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Sheepscar Lad (5f; RPR 91), Retracement (1m/1m2f; 90) and Not On Your Nellie (5f; 81); dam 5f 2yo winner (Listed; 107); would need to see some confidence behind him on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Golden Trigger

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Maiden winner over this trip at Dundalk on third and final start at two; no turf experience, should be able to adjust.

12/1

3rd

7

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:01 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Trigger

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Sheepscar Lad (5f; RPR 91), Retracement (1m/1m2f; 90) and Not On Your Nellie (5f; 81); dam 5f 2yo winner (Listed; 107); would need to see some confidence behind him on debut.

33/1

3rd

7

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:01 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Trigger

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Sheepscar Lad (5f; RPR 91), Retracement (1m/1m2f; 90) and Not On Your Nellie (5f; 81); dam 5f 2yo winner (Listed; 107); would need to see some confidence behind him on debut.

33/1

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 1,000,000euros at a French breeze-up sale in May; fourth foal; brother to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Saracen (RPR 104), half-brother to Listed-placed 6f winner Imperial Yellow (108); dam placed 6f 2yo (67), half-sister to smart winners at 6f and 7f-1m2f; sole representative for Aidan O'Brien who has won the last three renewals of this race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:56 Naas

Accredited

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

One of three for top yard; promise when a 2.5l fourth on debut at Dundalk (7f) last October; off the mark on seasonal return in a 7f maiden here on soft in March and earned an official rating of 97; deserted by Moore upped in trip but rider's 5lb claim useful off top weight; can't discount.

11/4

1st

1

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Naas

Accredited

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Bought for 1,000,000euros at a French breeze-up sale in May; brother to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Saracen (RPR 104), and a half-brother to Listed-placed 6f winner Imperial Yellow (including 2yo; 108); made belated debut at Dundalk in October when a 2.5l fourth; green that day and entitled to improve; key participant.

5/4

Form: 04

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well behind Iron Lily on slow ground at the Curragh but showed plenty more when beaten under 3l into fourth at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) and another step forward should see him play some role here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:01 Dundalk (AW)

Never Ever

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well behind Iron Lily on slow ground at the Curragh but showed plenty more when beaten under 3l into fourth at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) and another step forward should see him play some role here.

7/1

5th

10

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:01 Dundalk (AW)

Never Ever

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well behind Iron Lily on slow ground at the Curragh but showed plenty more when beaten under 3l into fourth at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) and another step forward should see him play some role here.

7/1

4th

6

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

16:50 Leopardstown

Never Ever

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No Nay Never colt never recovered from slow start on recent Curragh debut; improvement expected but may need more time.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten just under 10l behind the high-class Precise in a 7f Cork maiden in August; that was an encouraging start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

19

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:10 Naas

Wearing Stars

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Twice placed over 6f on AW late last year; fourth in 5f Cork maiden on reappearance; never in contention on handicap debut over 6f at this venue; better when stepped up to 7f in a Down Royal maiden; third then, but will have to make further progress to reach the money here.

10/1

2nd

13

(1)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Down Royal

Wearing Stars

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Twice placed over 6f on AW late last year; fourth in 5f Cork maiden on reappearance; never in contention on 6f handicap debut at Naas last month; others are more likely for win purposes.

9/1

9th

8

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

17:45 Naas

Wearing Stars

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Twice placed over 6f on AW late last year; should come on from reappearance fourth at Cork (5f, soft); handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 70

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The tongue-tie fitted when last at the Curragh is discarded and he ran okay when midfield on Navan debut, again over 6f; still one for another day.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

200/1

Form: 08

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
RPRs in the 50s when never dangerous at Naas (7f) and Navan (1m); readily opposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Cameclose

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Jack W Davison

0-6 and yet to really show winning potential; held behind Femme Beauty at Killarney on penultimate; never involved in 1m Cork handicap latest; drops into claiming company now but needs more with blinkers reapplied.

8/1

Form: 00

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in 6f maidens at Naas and the Curragh; went off 300-1 on both occasions.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

19:27 Ballinrobe

Brave Approach

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed little in three maidens before making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk in March (1m); that seems to have been a flash in the pan; 33-1 when in rear over 1m4f at Fairyhouse on latest.

20/1

17th

17

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Brave Approach

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed little in three maidens before making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk in March (1m); failed to back it up in two runs back there since; takes a marked step up in trip for return to turf; 2lb wrong.

40/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when beating only one home in a 1m maiden at Navan three weeks ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Coul Dore

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W R Crawford

A newly applied hood appeared to work the oracle at Fairyhouse last time (1m2f, good) when running his best race by far from five starts, beaten just a neck; 4lb rise for that seems a little harsh but chance if the hood continues its magic.

4/1

2nd

16

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Coul Dore

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W R Crawford

No sign of winning potential in maidens or on handicap debut at Ballinrobe on latest; dropped 2lb and hood goes on; may need a bit more time and experience.

40/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Coul Dore

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: W R Crawford

Huge odds and soundly beaten in maidens at 7f-1m on the AW and on yielding ground; can only be watched on handicap and stable debut.

40/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a wide trip when last to finish over 6f here last month; best watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(18)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Lamar Canyon

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

First run after being gelded when showing much-improved form to beat Foccacia in a 5f AW maiden in May; outpaced at Cork in his first handicap

20/1

8th

2

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Lamar Canyon

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

First run since being gelded when showing much improved form to win a 5f maiden on the AW; can pick holes in the form (placed horses beaten since) but he might be progressive.

5/1

1st

6

(8)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:17 Dundalk (AW)

Lamar Canyon

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

Well beaten first two starts but showed some ability in 6f winners' race here on latest outing in November; first runner for trainer and first go over 5f.

33/1

12th
3 (3)
Connecteo

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000euros yearling; fourteenth foal; brother to French 11.5f winner Mountain Spring, half-brother to five winners including Memorial Day (1m-1m4f; RPR 110), Mutafawwig (6f-1m; 109) and Recordman (1m2f-1m4f; 97); dam a smart 1m-1m2f winner; best watched unless backed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Connecteo

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Improved for switch to handicaps and step up in trip when 0.5l second at Roscommon (1m4f, y) in May, pulling clear of subsequent winner; beaten 8.5l into fourth 14 days ago but the return to a sounder surface may suit better and he's a leading player.

5/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

14:41 Down Royal

Connecteo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Best effort by far on handicap bow at Roscommon when stepped up markedly in trip for a 0.5l second (1m4f, yielding); up 3lb but in the mix again.

13/2

2nd

11

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Connecteo

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Quiet runs in 7f/1m maidens but related to several winners over this trip and not hard to envisage a much-improved effort on handicap debut.

10/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Perfect Poise (1m; RPR 86) and Antonin Dvorak (7f; 86); dam 1m-9.4f winner (Listed; 104); wouldn't be the obvious answer on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Tariff

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Conor David Maxwell

Minor form, including a 7f AW handicap; 8lb out of the weights on this stable debut.

50/1

5

(3)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tariff

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Slowly away and always behind here three weeks ago on debut; can be ruled out.

50/1

13th

11

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:01 Dundalk (AW)

Tariff

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Perfect Poise (1m; RPR 86) and Antonin Dvorak (7f; 86); dam 1m-9.4f winner (Listed; 104); wouldn't be the obvious answer on debut.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €11.60
Straight Forecast €10.06
Trifecta €105.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Evening Blues

SPOTLIGHT:

Accredited

The Irish Sun:

Iron Lily

POSTDATA:

Evening Blues