Curragh Race 1 - Irish Ebf Median Sires Series Maiden (Smullen Series)
ACCLAMATIC (1) brings plenty of experience placing all three career starts including a second on most recent appearance in a Tipperary maiden eleven days ago. Can go one better. ARDAD NED (5) lost out by 0.75L to place third debuting with a striking performance over this distance at Navan eight days ago on the same ground. Will be thereabouts once again. THE SHANDYMAN (12) disappointed slightly finishing seventh on debut contesting a maiden at Naas in latest. Form has not yet worked out for those six who were ahead. Potential. AUGUSTA ROCK (6) is the pick of the debutants and a stablemate to the top pick.
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Tipperary on October 5 over 1810m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Shosholoza with 60.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Galway on September 9 over 1709m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Piazza San Marco carrying 60.5kg at $6. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Heavy | Declan McDonogh | 60.5kg | 2:08.10 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:49.54 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | 2 | $43,360.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Soft | Declan McDonogh | 60kg | 1:52.48 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 5th of 12 at this track on September 28 over 1408m, 11 len behind Spangled Sands with 60.5kg at $21. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Luke McAteer | 60.5kg | 1:30.80 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Kodiac - Maryhill) making his debut. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: H J Horgan
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 11th of 13 at Navan on October 8 over 1609m, 14 len behind Sugar Goodson with 60.5kg at $21. Others rate better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 13 at Navan on October 8 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Sugar Goodson with 60.5kg at $5.50. Could prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Australia out of Double Fantasy. Expected to run well.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Showcasing out of Wavebreak. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Bated Breath out of The Begum. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Wayne Hassett
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Saxon Warrior out of Cherriya. Can measure up.
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Awtaad out of Aurora Moon. Betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Iffraaj out of Goleta. Profiles well and looks set for a strong run.
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 58kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 7th of 16 at Naas on September 18 over 1408m, 6 len behind Port Ferdinand with 60.5kg at $3. Leading chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:34.25 | - | 16 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 13 at Navan on October 8 over 1609m, 23 len behind Sugar Goodson with 58kg at $251. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | 1:49.33 | - | 13 |
| 23.5L | $251.00 |
Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 13 at this track on October 4 over 1408m, 14 len behind Cameo carrying 58kg at $101. Doubt she will trouble these.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Niall George McCullagh | 58kg | 1:30.53 | - | 13 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start ran last of 16 at this track on September 27 over 1207m, 21 len behind Mumhan with 59kg at $401. The race before that second last of 8 at Galway on September 9 over 1709m, slow going 27 len behind Piazza San Marco carrying 59kg at $201. Happy to dismiss.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 27/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Wesley Joyce | 59kg | 1:15.88 | - | 5 |
| 21.5L | $401.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 59kg | 1:49.54 | - | 10 |
| 27.8L | $201.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 59kg | 1:00.46 | - | 5 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, 10th of 16 at Naas on September 18 over 1408m, 10 len behind Madbadanddangerous carrying 56.5kg at $67. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 19 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |