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14:50 Curragh

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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12826.09
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Curragh

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 26

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict

Only narrowly denied in a C&D maiden on his debut and the winner finished runner-up in Listed company subsequently; backwards step in a Naas maiden last month but rates as the type to get back on track for a yard that do well with these sorts and a return to quicker ground could be key; has to concede weight to all.

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1st

1

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Distant Seas

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

travelled strongly, prominent towards near side, led narrowly from 3f out, went clear when ridden over 1f out, ran on well, eased towards finish, comfortably

100/30

6th

3

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:45 Naas

Distant Seas

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Cost 88,000GBP at Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale; showed inexperience first time out at the Curragh last month but plenty of promise, slowly away then staying on well into second over 6f, having raced far side away from pace; form has taken a couple of knocks since but benefit of that experience likely a major factor here.

5/2

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Kodi Bear filly; cost 14,000euros as a yearling; closely related to 8.7f/9.5f AW winner Bodroy (RPR 81); dam 5f 2yo winner (74), half-sister to prolific 6f winner Highly Sprung, out of Listed-placed 6f winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Helvellyn; plenty of speed in her pedigree and worth a market check.

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2nd

6

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:15 Navan

Agouti Bear

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Showed good speed and saw out her race well when runner-up in a Curragh maiden last month; looks sure to come on for that and looks the one to beat.

2/1

2nd

8

(14)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Agouti Bear

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, joined leaders when switched left over 3f out, kept on but no match for winner

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 37

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict

Third behind subsequent Group 2 winner, Black Forza, on debut and was only beaten roughly 4l in a valuable Goodwood maiden that looked like a deep contest; ought to go well again despite having to give weight to most of these.

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3rd

2

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Gannas

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led narrowly towards far side

3/1

7th

3

(9)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

Gannas

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

40,000euros breeze-up buy; weak in the market and the stable second string on debut at Fairyhouse (6f, good) but ran on late for third after finding a bit of bother in running; the second has since won a handicap at the Curragh; one of many in here with potential.

11/2

3rd

2

(2)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Gannas

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Harry Angel colt cost 45,000gns as a yearling and 40,000euros at the breeze-ups; first foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 73), half-sister to to 5.5f/6f 2yo winner She's A Gambler, out of Italian Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner; speedily-bred newcomer but appears the stable second-choice.

25/1

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 118 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Beaten just over 11l when sixth in a C&D maiden when last seen 118 days ago; different ground but probably up against it.

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7th

7

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:10 Roscommon

Pleasant Dawn

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Well beaten on debut early in year in testing ground but better in two recent starts, at the Curragh (6f) and Naas (7f); has to be considered.

6/1

6th

14

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:22 Naas

Pleasant Dawn

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, outpaced over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on

12/1

4th

19

(15)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Pleasant Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Beaten just over 11l when sixth in a C&D maiden when last seen 118 days ago; different ground but probably up against it.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Coulsty filly; cost 27,000gns as a 2yo breeze-up purchase; half-sister to winners Escaping Thejungle (5f 2yo; RPR 88), Borelli (1m 2yo; 78), Financial Crime (Hungarian 1m) and Isabel Queen (Italian 7f including 2yo); dam Italian 5f winner; bred to be a quick 2yo and yard get winning newcomers.

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3rd

6

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:15 Bellewstown

Fiona Maccoul

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fifth of 17 and beaten 6.5l at the Curragh (6f, good), but she was slowly away and found some bother in running before keeping on nicely; will need to break better back at 5f but she's seriously considered.

10/11

5th

15

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Fiona Maccoul

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mrs John Harrington

slowly into stride, in rear towards near side, headway when not clear run repeatedly from under 2f out, nudged along and ran on when switched right inside final furlong, nearest finish, eyecatcher

7/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Bungle Inthejungle filly; half-sister to winners Radiohead (5f-1m including 2yo Group 2/USA; RPR 116) and Atash (US 6f dirt); unraced dam out of sister to US 8.5f Grade 3 winner Fancy Freda; speedily bred and yard get 2yo winners; visor fitted for debut here.

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6th

11

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Bundle Of Interest

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Bungle Inthejungle filly; half-sister to winners Radiohead (5f-1m including 2yo Group 2/USA; RPR 116) and Atash (US 6f dirt); unraced dam out of sister to US 8.5f Grade 3 winner Fancy Freda; speedily bred and yard get 2yo winners; visor fitted for debut here.

5/1

Form: 426

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Left her debut behind when runner-up to Shamrock Breeze (runs earlier on the card) but didn't really progress from that at Naas last time.

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5th

10

(6)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Down Royal

Billie Be Quick

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Was in front of debutant Sharkii when second over C&D in June but held over 6f since and looks up against it; cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

17

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Billie Be Quick

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Left her debut behind when runner-up to Shamrock Breeze (runs earlier on the card) but didn't really progress from that at Naas last time.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:45 Naas

Billie Be Quick

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ran well on her second start but not really suited by 5f at Down Royal last month; should be much more at home back over six and should acquit herself well.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Son of Dandy Man; cost 8,000euros as a yearling; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 89), half-sister to winners T For Tango (5f-6f including Ire 2yo/Italy) and Divine Tenerife (Italian 5f including 2yo), out of unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo winner/Pouliches third Rahiyah; speedy pedigree but perhaps not a good sign he's already been gelded.

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9th

4

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Down Royal

Merchants Arch

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Missed the break when mid-field (beaten around 8l) over 6f at the Curragh; Keane takes over but he'll need to be on the ball over this sharp five.

12/1

8th

3

(13)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Merchants Arch

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Son of Dandy Man; cost 8,000euros as a yearling; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 89), half-sister to winners T For Tango (5f-6f including Ire 2yo/Italy) and Divine Tenerife (Italian 5f including 2yo), out of unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo winner/Pouliches third Rahiyah; speedy pedigree but perhaps not a good sign he's already been gelded.

25/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

James Garfield filly; cost 90,000euros as a yearling; sister to Listed-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner Lady Bullet (RPR 88), half-sister to winners Ever Given (6f/7f including 2yo/Listed; 111) and Harmony Lil (6f 2yo; 81); dam Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (103); yard excel with their sprinters and worth a market check.

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5th

7

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Annie Lavinia

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Showed her inexperience on her debut at the Curragh but the run was not without merit; ended up in mid-division, beaten 9l.

14/1

9th

16

(19)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Annie Lavinia

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

James Garfield filly; cost 90,000euros as a yearling; sister to Listed-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner Lady Bullet (RPR 88), half-sister to winners Ever Given (6f/7f including 2yo/Listed; 111) and Harmony Lil (6f 2yo; 81); dam Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (103); yard excel with their sprinters and worth a market check.

12/1

Form: 760

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Minor promise over C&D on debut but lesser efforts twice since and looks up against it.

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7th

1

(6)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:00 Down Royal

Roaming Eyes

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Tough ask in the Ballyhane but ran okay when beaten roughly 9l in a Curragh maiden last month; step up in trip might suit but opening mark looks tough.

10/1

10th

9

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Roaming Eyes

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Minor promise over C&D on debut but lesser efforts twice since and looks up against it.

40/1

20th

19

(20)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Roaming Eyes

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Beaten around 8l behind Heavens Gate on debut at the Curragh; well held in sixth at Fairyhouse.

50/1

40/1

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Well held 50-1 shot in a Leopardstown maiden last week and would need to leave that effort a long way behind.

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1st

3

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:30 Down Royal

Sir Jeremy

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

travelled strongly, prominent on outer, led going best under 2f out, ridden and went further clear when ran on inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably

20/1

9th

12

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sir Jeremy

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

100/1

11th

10

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sir Jeremy

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Well held 50-1 shot in a Leopardstown maiden last week and would need to leave that effort a long way behind.

40/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Far Above gelding; dam unraced sister to 7f-1m2f winner Cartel, half-sister to useful winners Namecheck (5f-1m), Race Day (7f-1m) and Shipyard (5f-6f), out of 1m2f Group 1 winner/Diane second Nadia; looked a bit green but shaped with promise when third home in a barrier trial; probably up against here though.

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12th

6

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Macloud

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Sarah Dawson

Far Above gelding; dam unraced sister to 7f-1m2f winner Cartel, half-sister to useful winners Namecheck (5f-1m), Race Day (7f-1m) and Shipyard (5f-6f), out of 1m2f Group 1 winner/Diane second Nadia; looked a bit green but shaped with promise when third home in a barrier trial; probably up against here though.

33/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Dandy Man filly; cost 12,000gns as a foal; half-sister to winners Burdett (7f/7.3f including 2yo; RPR 86) and Mytilda (5f 2yo; 79); dam well held 1m (39), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner/2,000 Guineas third Ivawood; interesting newcomer but yard are a bit quieter than usual.

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13th

13

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Lip Gloss

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Dandy Man filly; cost 12,000gns as a foal; half-sister to winners Burdett (7f/7.3f including 2yo; RPR 86) and Mytilda (5f 2yo; 79); dam well held 1m (39), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner/2,000 Guineas third Ivawood; interesting newcomer but yard are a bit quieter than usual.

33/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Shaman filly; cost 9,500euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Tarjeeh (7f turf 2yo/9.4f AW; RPR 98), Muay Thai (6f/7f including AW/US) and Australia Cape (Spanish 10.5f/1m3f); unraced dam closely related to German 1m4f Group 1 winner Temida; balance of pedigree suggests she may want a little further.

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14th

14

(18)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Akashaa

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Shaman filly; cost 9,500euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Tarjeeh (7f turf 2yo/9.4f AW; RPR 98), Muay Thai (6f/7f including AW/US) and Australia Cape (Spanish 10.5f/1m3f); unraced dam closely related to German 1m4f Group 1 winner Temida; balance of pedigree suggests she may want a little further.

14/1

15th
4 (12)
Your Call

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict

Shown very little at big odds in two runs so far.

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6th

11

(11)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:30 Down Royal

Your Call

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

Poor form in trio of maiden starts so far and never involved over 6f at the Curragh last month; first-time blinkers need to have a dramatic effect.

16/1

15th

4

(12)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Your Call

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

Shown very little at big odds in two runs so far.

100/1

10th

3

(5)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

16:45 Roscommon

Your Call

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

25/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

Belardo filly; closely related to US 1m (turf/AW) winner Azure Star, half-sister to 7f/7.6f winner Nocturnal (including 2yo/AW; RPR 89); dam 1m2f winner; will probably want further than this.

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4th

11

(7)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:32 Naas

Bluebelardo

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway towards far side under 2f out, disputing third inside final furlong, no impression towards finish

33/1

16th

18

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Bluebelardo

8st 11lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Belardo filly; closely related to US 1m (turf/AW) winner Azure Star, half-sister to 7f/7.6f winner Nocturnal (including 2yo/AW; RPR 89); dam 1m2f winner; will probably want further than this.

66/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

66-1 and only beat one home in a 7f maiden here a week ago.

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13th

5

(15)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Corazon Blanco

9st 4lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Shown very little at huge prices in two Curragh maidens so far.

100/1

17th

12

(5)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Corazon Blanco

9st 1lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

66-1 and only beat one home in a 7f maiden here a week ago.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €712.00
Straight Forecast €726.90
Trifecta €3092.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gannas

TOPSPEED:

Distant Seas

The Irish Sun:

Billie Be Quick

POSTDATA:

Gannas