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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race (Smullen Series)
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Speed race on the flat About 1.3 miles Ideal conditions 6 runners £17670 prize
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TrackLab's Top Pick
Super Value at 79/50
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20+ Strong pick 12-19 Solid chance 6-11 In the mix Below 6 Outsider How scores work
D. Browne McMonagle · J. Patrick O'Brien · 3yo · 9st 5lb · OR 100
Form
41
Super Value
Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
The market favourite and top-rated horse in the field by a significant 17 pounds, Nil Bua Gan Dua carries clear quality on paper — but has yet to win in four career races. The editorial verdict flags a disappointing run at Cork 17 days ago, and a sequence of 3rd, 5th, 3rd, 4th tells the story of a horse that competes without winning. If the step up to a course that suits can unlock something extra, the talent is clearly there — but punters will want to see it rather than just believe in it.
Top rated by 17lbs Market favourite (2.75)
D. McDonogh · J. Patrick O'Brien · 3yo · 9st 10lb · OR 83
Headgear Form
23
Good Value
Wearing tongue strap Won 1 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
The most lightly raced horse in the field with just three career races to his name, Dial Me In won one in every three outings — a ratio most horses never reach. However, his odds have drifted sharply from what looked like a near-certainty to a 6/1 shot, suggesting something has dampened confidence, and two consecutive fourth-place finishes since his win at Leopardstown won't have helped. Worth treating with caution until we see something more recent to get excited about.
Lightly raced (3 career races)
J. Ryan · J. W Davison · 3yo · 9st 10lb
Form
14
Won 1 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
One race, one win — Rebel Ascendant arrives here with a perfect record, but a very thin one, having never run on normal ground before. Like Sir Benji, this horse is stepping into the unknown on conditions it hasn't experienced, which makes it genuinely hard to assess. The dramatic odds drift from near-certainty to 6/1 suggests those closest to the horse are not brimming with confidence today.
Never raced on normal ground Lightly raced (1 career races)
G. Carroll · G. Cromwell · 3yo · 9st 10lb
Form
14
Won 1 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Sir Benji won his only race at Navan and, like Rebel Ascendant, arrives here having never raced on normal ground — so today is a step into unfamiliar territory. He's the market leader on raw record but has given rivals nothing to study, which cuts both ways. The odds drifting from near-certainty to 4/1 favourite is a flag worth noting, though he remains the shortest price in the field.
Never raced on normal ground Lightly raced (1 career races)
S. Heffernan · J. G Murphy · 3yo · 9st 5lb · OR 83
Freshness Form
8.4
Quick turnaround Won 1 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
The most striking thing about Marjorie Daw today is that she ran just two days ago, finishing well beaten at Naas — coming back this quickly after a tough race is unusual and worth questioning. Her jockey and trainer have yet to win a race together from nine attempts, which adds another layer of doubt. With 15/1 odds and a distant fourth at Naas still fresh in the legs, this looks like a tough ask.
Runs again after just 2 days
R. Whearty · G. Cromwell · 3yo · 9st 5lb
Debut
1.6
First run (debut)
TrackLab Insight
The complete unknown in this field — Elzaam Express has never raced before, so there is simply no form to analyse. At odds of 21/1, the market is saying this debut runner is a big outsider, and the odds drifting from their opening price does nothing to change that picture. Interesting to watch for future reference, but hard to back on the evidence available.
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