17:15 Leopardstown

Thursday 20 July 2023

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Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

Off time: 17:19 | Winning time: 1m 32.12s

1^st

(18)

Caught U Looking

29-0

5/1

T: N MeadeJ: Colin Keane

Broke well to lead, soon headed, 2nd halfway, led over 2f out, asserted over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well, impressive op 7/2

2^nd

(5)

Stromberg

29-5

11/2

T: J P O'BrienJ: Dylan Browne McMonagle

Rear of mid-division, progress over 2f out, stayed on to 2nd final 150 yards, kept on in clear 2nd, no chance with easy winner op 13/2 tchd 5/1

3^rd

(3)

Mo Ghille Mar

29-2

9/1

T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: Shane Foley

In touch, under pressure in 5th 2 1/2f out, progress inside final furlong, no impression on leader, kept on same pace in 3rd closing stages op 15/2 tchd 10/1

4^th

(7)

Quickstepping

29-1

22/1

T: N LupiniJ: Ronan Whelan

In touch, pushed along in 8th 2 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on closing stages to 4th close home, never nearer op 20/1

5^th

(2)

Sli Na Ghealai

28-8

10/3f

T: J S BolgerJ: Rory Cleary

In touch, 4th over 3f out, 3rd under 2f out, ridden into 2nd over 1f out, no impression on leader, lost place and weakened final 150 yards op 7/2 tchd 16/5

6^th

nse

(15)

Nakota

29-4

14/1

T: J P MurtaghJ: Jamie Powell (5)

Close up, dropped to 7th and under pressure 2 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, no extra close home tchd 12/1

7^th

1 ¼

(17)

Cardinal Zin

29-3

12/1

T: W McCreeryJ: Billy Lee

Towards rear, effort under 2f out, ran on well final furlong, never on terms op 25/1

8^th

(4)

Courageous Strike

29-5

11/2

T: A MurrayJ: Gary Halpin

Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong op 9/2

9^th

1 ½

(1)

Tai Tam Bay

29-0

25/1

T: E & P HartyJ: Chris Hayes

Rear of mid-division, progress to 6th 2 1/2f out, not much room behind horses under 2f out and over 1f out, no impression 1f out, soon no extra op 40/1

10^th

(14)

Enchanted Garden

28-10

8/1

T: A MullinsJ: J M Sheridan

Slowly away, raced towards rear, headway over 2f out, slightly hampered on inner over 1f out, soon switched right, no impression final furlong op 14/1

11^th

1 ½

(20)

Duplantis

29-3

33/1

T: G M LyonsJ: Jack Kearney (7)

Held up in rear, effort and progress over 1f out, modest late headway, no danger op 18/1

12^th

nse

(9)

Edvard Grieg

29-9

16/1

T: A SlatteryJ: Andrew Slattery

Rear of mid-division, no impression 1 1/2f out, one paced final furlong

13^th

1 ¼

(19)

Platino Bianco

29-2

50/1

T: C D TimmonsJ: Robbie Colgan

Rear, no impression over 1f out, modest late headway, never a factor op 28/1

14^th

(11)

Dolce Far Niente

29-2

150/1

T: J G MurphyJ: Gary Carroll

Mid-division, lost place and under pressure 2 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong op 100/1

15^th

(10)

Rose Ellen

28-10

150/1

T: J DavisonJ: Nathan Crosse

Close up, soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out op 80/1

16^th

1 ½

(13)

A Daughtersdelight

28-8

300/1

T: P MageeJ: Siobhan Rutledge (3)

Always towards rear, no impression 1 1/2f out, never a factor op 150/1

17^th

(12)

Jaadil

28-12

14/1

T: G M LyonsJ: Leigh Roche

Always towards rear, no impression under 2f out, never a factor op 16/1 tchd 12/1

18^th

9 ½

(8)

Velvet Skies

29-1

125/1

T: M MulvanyJ: S P Bird (7)

Always towards rear, weakened 1 1/2f out, never a factor op 66/1

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Non-Runners

(6)

King Of Gosford¹⁹

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: A Oliver J: Reserve 1

(16)

Loveforce¹⁴

Weight: 9-4| Age: 2

T: Sean Davis J: Reserve 2

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€7.80Pl:€2.60, €2.20, €2.80EX:€56.60Trifecta:€169.90SF:€34.56

Forecasts

Sli Na Ghealai (10/3), Caught U Looking (5/1), Stromberg (11/2), Courageous Strike (11/2), Enchanted Garden (8/1), Mo Ghille Mar (9/1), Cardinal Zin (12/1), Nakota (14/1), Jaadil (14/1), Edvard Grieg (16/1), Quickstepping (22/1), Tai Tam Bay (25/1), King Of Gosford (25/1), Loveforce (25/1), Duplantis (33/1), Platino Bianco (50/1), Velvet Skies (125/1), Dolce Far Niente (150/1), Rose Ellen (150/1), A Daughtersdelight (300/1)

Jessica Harrington has saddled the winner of this maiden twice in recent years and MO GHILLE MAR is an appealing newcomer for the yard. She holds an entry in the Moyglare Stakes and the hint should be taken if the market speaks in her favour. Fellow newcomer Stromberg, who also represents a yard with a good recent record in this race and holds a Group-race entry, is also of strong interest. Sli Na Ghealai and Courageous Strike look the pick of those with experience.

MO GHILLE MAR (IRE)
STROMBERG
SLI NA GHEALAI (IRE)

Previous Winners

2022

Montesilvano

Weight: 9-3 |Age: 2

J: S M Crosse | T: J P O'Brien

11/2

Prize Money

1st: €15,000.002nd: €5,000.003rd: €2,500.004th: €1,250.005th: €750.006th: €499.00