Down Royal Race 1 - Irish Ebf Median Sires Series Mdn
BIT OF A BUZZ (2) remains a maiden after seven attempts. Placed on three occasions while most recently finished 5.25L fifth at Navan. Anticipated to be breaking the maiden tag. TANGO CLUB (10) indicated ability both starts to date. Tired late at Sligo when finishing fifth over 1200m last time out. Drop back in journey is likely to suit. GUS MCCRAE (3) failed to land a blow when well beaten debuting at Navan. More expected now fitter and could play a role among this company. MONOLOGUE (1) is having her first start for Stephen Thorne. Stable is going well of late. Watch for any market positivity.
Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Dandy Man out of Giselles Thunder. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 17 over 1005m, 2.25 len behind Tatianna with 59.5kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Bellewstown on July 2 over 1005m, 1.3 len behind Grayrobin with 58.5kg at $4.30. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | 47 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:00.35 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,480.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Ellie Gartlan | 59.5kg | 1:01.53 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:00.12 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 59kg | 1:03.68 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/17 | 12/06/2026 | 24 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:16.74 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | G F Carroll | 59kg | 1:02.31 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 60kg | 0:58.35 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Nando Parrado out of Divine Approach having his first start. Purchased for GNS 11,750 (Tattersalls 2025 Online November Sale). Should run a bold race.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:00.35 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 57kgs
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Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Curragh on July 19 over 1005m, 20 len behind La Tache carrying 60.5kg at $151. Second-up 13th of 16 at Cork on August 14 over 1005m, 10 len behind Walk On Harry carrying 60.5kg at $401. Hard to see him playing a major role.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 14/08/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 60.5kg | 0:58.58 | - | 15 |
| 10.5L | $401.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good Firm | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | 0:59.68 | - | 11 |
| 20.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Conor Cusack
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 9 at Gowran Park on June 12 over 1408m, slow going 23 len behind Folsom Blues carrying 60.5kg at $12. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | R P Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:31.92 | - | 8 |
| 23.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Far Above out of Zodiacus. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Unfortunately out of Sundance Star. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 10 at Cork on July 24 over 1005m, 3 len behind Hanney Boy with 54.5kg at $17. Second-up 5th of 11 at Sligo on August 5 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Lady Patrona carrying 54.5kg at $5. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open her account.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/08/2026 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | L F Roche | 54.5kg | 1:18.26 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | L F Roche | 54.5kg | 0:58.47 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Elzaam out of Suggest. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 55kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 14th of 18 at Curragh on August 16 over 1207m, 14 len behind Fighting Tears carrying 52kg at $26. Hard to see her featuring.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 52kg | 1:12.89 | - | 15 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 13th of 15 at Naas on August 23 over 1207m, 25 len behind Timeless Tale carrying 58kg at $201. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:10.07 | - | 16 |
| 25.0L | $201.00 |