17:25 Dundalk

Friday 9 October 2026

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Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C & G) Maiden

Off time: 17:27 | Winning time: 1m 27.16s

(8)

The Pipeman²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: J M Sheridan| T: N Lupini| OR: 78

8/1

Son of Cotai Glory who has yet to progress from his Navan debut second in 2 subsequent maiden runs, fading out of things when fifth of 12 in a 6f maiden here 3 weeks ago. Has been gelded ahead of this, though and pick of form entitles him to respect.

Form: 275

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(5)

Thumama Glory²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness

9/2

Cotai Glory gelding who was again at long odds but showed benefit of initial experience when second of 12 in a 6f maiden here 3 weeks ago. Noted keeping on then so return to 7f looks a good move from a handy draw.

Form: 02

(4)

American Cowboy

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Jamie Powell| T: Daniel Murphy

9/1

Foaled February 21. $50,000 yearling, €48,000 2-y-o, Volatile colt. Half-brother to winner in US Dispersion. Dam winner up to 1m (including in US, 2-y-o 7.4f winner).

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(2)

Cat Blade²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁵⁾| T: Robson Aguiar

100/1

Caturra gelding who showed more than first time up when eighth of 12 in a 6f maiden here 21 days ago. However, looks the type to do better in nurseries on the back of this.

Form: 08

(3)

Chicago Caray

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh

10/1

Foaled February 16. 20,000 gns foal, €50,000 yearling, Harry Angel gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Geliceaux. Dam sprint maiden half-sister to smart 9f-1½m winner Delius.

Form:

(12)

Farmerspolish^t1

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Scott McCullagh| T: H De Bromhead

33/1

Foaled April 4. Lucky Vega colt. Half-brother to French 1m winner Bits of Love and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Art Lover. Finished third of 10 in barrier trial at Leopardstown in August and interesting what the betting makes of him now. Wears tongue strap.

Form:

(10)

Mirren⁴⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Robbie Colgan| T: D Marnane| OR: 76| BF

4/1

Has run to a fair level all 3 starts to date, sent off favourite but not threatening when seventh of 15 in maiden at Cork (1m) 6 weeks ago. It may well be significant that stable jockey Luke McAteer is aboard stable's newcomer Jacob's Journey, however.

Form: 527

(15)

Pauseathought

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Chris Hayes| T: N Lupini

28/1

Foaled April 8. 4,500 gns foal, Kameko colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Ghostman and winner up to 1¼m Emma's Letter. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 1¼m-1¾m winner London Bridge.

Form:

(14)

Sharf Ardad

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Leigh Roche| T: Eoghan O'Neill

66/1

Foaled February 18. Ardad gelding. Dam unraced out of smart 1m-12.4f winner Star Lahib.

Form:

(7)

Tajac

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Siobhan Rutledge| T: P Twomey

6/1

Foaled April 27. €26,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 8.3f Eternally. Excellent stable 3-16 with 2-y-o newcomers at the time of writing and he's another well worthy of note on debut.

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(9)

Tio Joao⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: Robson Aguiar| OR: 77

14/1

Run to just a modest level on each of his first 3 starts but marked step forward switched to a nursery back on all-weather when second over C&D 7 days ago. Trip appeared to stretch him then but possibilities nevertheless with plenty of experience to call upon.

Form: 6752

(1)

Con Artist

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Adam Browne-Souza⁽⁷⁾| T: A Slattery

33/1

Foaled March 4. Space Traveller colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7.4f King of The Lions. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-7f winner Another Romance. Yard's newcomers usually better for a run.

Form:

(13)

Jacob's Journey

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Luke McAteer| T: D Marnane

9/1

Foaled February 16. 22,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Pembrokeshire. Dam 8.5f winner.

Form:

(6)

Final Ascent

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Gavin Ryan| T: Donnacha O'Brien

9/2

Foaled May 1. $190,000 2-y-o, Galilean colt. Dam lightly raced. Clearly made plenty of appeal in the sales ring so interesting if market vibes prove positive ahead of debut.

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Non-Runners

(11)

Courtier²⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: S R B Crawford J: Reserve 1

(16)

Alfredo Delgado¹⁸

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: E McNamara J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

Mirren (4/1), Final Ascent (9/2), Thumama Glory (9/2), Tajac (6/1), The Pipeman (8/1), Jacob's Journey (9/1), American Cowboy (9/1), Chicago Caray (10/1), Tio Joao (14/1), Alfredo Delgado (16/1), Pauseathought (28/1), Farmerspolish (33/1), Con Artist (33/1), Sharf Ardad (66/1), Courtier (66/1), Cat Blade (100/1)

Those with experience set no more than a fair standard so this could be prime for a newcomer. TAJAC makes appeal on paper starting out for a very shrewd stable and could be the way to go before market clues. Final Ascent is another appealing newcomer who cost plenty and is worthy of note. Thumama Glory, Tio Joao and The Pipeman are a trio of others to consider.