Curragh Race 1 - Irish European Breeders Fund Median Sires Series Mdn
This can go to CHAMPION BASMA (2). Improved from Naas debut when a 0.5L second in a Curragh maiden nineteen days ago and sets a strong standard on that form. Should be hard to beat if continuing to progress. KINDACAN (8) was a 1L third on debut over course and distance. Sent off favourite and disappointed on subsequent start. Leading contender on initial run. One for the shortlist. TAVERNISE (9) brings the benefit of two outings. Debut 1.75L fifth in a maiden tackling track and trip is promising form. CAPTAIN JAMES COOK (1) switches from handicaps after latest 6.25L third in a 1200m Cork nursery. Sound claims in this.
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cork on September 29 over 1207m, 6 len behind Pink Venom with 55.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Fairyhouse on September 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Pink Venom with 56.5kg at $7.50. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $57,730.00 | Cork | 1207m | Y | W M Lordan | 55.5kg | 1:18.93 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 56.5kg | 1:12.37 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $59,940.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 54kg | 1:10.76 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 2 | $32,210.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:33.60 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:14.09 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 12/13 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GY | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:13.21 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
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Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 7th of 11 at Naas on September 17 over 1408m, 11 len behind Nouveau Grey carrying 60.5kg at $41. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on September 26 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Controlla carrying 60.5kg at $81. Looks a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Y | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:14.07 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:32.99 | - | 12 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Saxon Warrior out of Best Regards. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Calyx out of Expensive Date. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Listowel on September 21 over 1609m, 8 len behind Magna Victoria carrying 58kg at $34. Others rate better.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:40.53 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last of 12 at Naas on September 17 over 1207m, 23 len behind Salt Lake with 59.5kg at $301. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:13.40 | - | 11 |
| 23.3L | $301.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Kodi Bear out of Copplestone. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 18 at this track on August 16 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Fighting Tears carrying 58.5kg at $13. Second-up 10th of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on September 18 over 1207m, 7 len behind Value Pending with 58.5kg at $3.10. Go on that strong debut performance; great chance to atone.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/09/2026 | 33 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:13.66 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $3.13 |
| 3/18 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:12.89 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 56kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 18 at this track on August 16 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Fighting Tears with 56.5kg at $51. Last start 9th of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on September 18 over 1207m, 7 len behind Value Pending with 53.5kg at $6. Can bounce back in what looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/09/2026 | 33 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 53.5kg | 1:13.66 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/18 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 56.5kg | 1:12.89 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 55kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 12th of 15 at Naas on September 17 over 1408m, 11 len behind Diamonds And Dames with 54.5kg at $29. Better for that experience but prefer to see her again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 17/09/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Chris Hayes | 54.5kg | 1:31.97 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 55kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 17th of 21 at Naas on September 17 over 1207m, 21 len behind Luca Brillante carrying 58kg at $151. Doubt she will trouble these.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/21 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:14.02 | - | 9 |
| 21.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 55kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Invincible Army - Clew Bay) making her debut. Should kick off on the right note.