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Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Smullen Series)

Dundalk (AW) · 19:45 · Friday, 23 October 2026 · 1m · Standard

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to be contested under a steady tempo with early pace from the front-runners, and the draw positions of 3 (Little Scotch), 4 (Catch The Boss), and 9 (American Cowboy) placing them in advantageous starting positions for early engagement. American Cowboy stands out on form with a 3rd-place finish in a recent Dundalk Clnan run under standard conditions, showing consistent headway and finishing strongly inside the final furlong, supported by a solid RPR of 65 and a 128lb weight — a marked improvement from his previous run — suggesting he can maintain pressure through the closing stages. The main dangers come from Battle Ready, who showed resilience in a 3rd-place finish at Thurles with a strong headway and a 129lb weight, and Kokoshanelle, who has shown ability to stay in contention despite starting from the rear, with a recent 6th-place finish in a similar ground condition. Each-way appeal is present from the first-time runners Final Ascent and Might Just Be, both under promising training and with minimal prior run data, offering value at the forecast price.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Bobardi (IRE) Ben Coen3.00
2Final Ascent (USA) Paddy Harnett15
3Astroway (FR) W J Lee3.75
4The Captains Day (IRE) Dylan Browne McMonagle5.50
5Celtic Comet (IRE) Donagh OConnor17
6American Cowboy (USA) James Ryan15

The AI's top pick Astroway placed (3). Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Astroway
🥈Might Just Be
🥉Celtic Comet

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