Killarney Race 1 - Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden
ALPHONSUS LIGUORI (1) sets the standard after a debut 2nd at Gowran Park over 1609m, beaten 0.2L on soft, and draws well again. DARK LEADER (5) is a key chance off his Limerick 1453m maiden 2nd, beaten 0.75L. MERGUS SERRATOR (8) brings race fitness and wasn’t far away when 4th of 18 at Navan over 2048m, 3.5L. ORO BLANCO (9) wasn’t disgraced when 5th at Limerick over 1453m, 2.55L off the winner. RES IPSA (10) resumes with a tongue tie after a Leopardstown 1609m 6th last August.
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Gowran Park over 1609m on 22 Apr, beaten 0.2L on soft with 61kg at $7.50 behind Perisher. Third-up 3yo colt by Study Of Man for J P O'Brien draws barrier 2 and keeps 61kg. Dylan Browne McMonagle takes over after drawing the rail last time. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 22/04/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 61kgs
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Back in trip after a 7th of 10 at Cork over 2121m on 3 May on soft/heavy, beaten 28.55L at $19 with 55kg. Prior run 6th of 10 at Dundalk over 1609m on 10 Apr, beaten 9.6L at $8 carrying 61kg. Carries 61kg again and draws barrier 8 for G M Lyons with Nicola Burns up. Needs to lift but can improve back to shorter.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3UP C&G MDN | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2121m | SOFT/HEAVY | Nicola Burns | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 28.55L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.6L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 17-day turnaround after a debut 2nd at Limerick over 1453m on 25 Apr, beaten 0.75L by God Of Power on soft at $9.50 with 61kg. Three-year-old gelding by Dark Angel, trained by J A Stack, again ridden by Seamie Heffernan. Draws barrier 9 and stays on 61kg; up 184m in trip. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 1453m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Sea The Moon out of Libretti for D Marnane, trained at Tipperary. Carries 61kg from barrier 4 with Luke McAteer booked. Lacks exposed form in the supplied data. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after 158 days. Last start 7th of 14 at Dundalk over 1609m on 5 Dec, beaten 7.8L, with 60.5kg at $4.50 behind Senator Of State. Now a 3yo colt for M O'Callaghan with Leigh Roche up, drawn 3 and up in trip by 28m with a slight 0.5kg rise. Can improve.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 17-day break after a solid 4th at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 3.5L on good going with 61kg at $9. Draws barrier 1 and stays on 61kg. Earlier ran 6th at Leopardstown over 1609m on soft at $51. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up after a solid 5th of 10 at Limerick over 1453m on 25 Apr, beaten 2.55L on soft with 61kg at $17 behind God Of Power. Steps out to 1637m and draws barrier 7 after barrier 2 last time. Shane Foley takes over for Mrs J Harrington. Can improve and has place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 1453m | SOFT | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.55L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after 278 days. Last start 6th of 9 at Leopardstown over 1609m on 7 Aug, beaten 10.65L on good going, with 59.5kg at $2.25 behind Montreal. Up in distance by 28m, rises 1.5kg, and draws wider from barrier 11, with a Tongue Tie on. Can improve with fitness but needs to lift.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.65L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 61kgs
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Third-up after 104 days since Dundalk, where he finished 8th of 14 over 2148m on 28 Jan, beaten 8.05L at $9 with 61kg. Prior run was 10th of 11 at Fairyhouse over 1408m on 6 Jun, beaten 17.3L at $15. Draws barrier 12 and again carries 61kg for Nathan Crosse for Mrs J Harrington. Needs to lift but can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 28/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Keithen Kennedy | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.05L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |