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Sligo 17:50

Race 3 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (6f 21y)

6th Aug 25

Horse
Raphello
Jockey
D McMonagle
Trainer
J P O'Brien
In the 17:50 Race 3 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden at Sligo, keep your eyes peeled for Raphello, a spry 2-year-old colt trained by the notable J P O'Brien and ridden by D McMonagle. With a live_price of 3, Raphello is definitely one to watch. While the youngster hasn’t bagged a win yet in his brief career, his connections are impressive—McMonagle and O'Brien have been combining well with a commendable strike rate. The going is 'Yielding-good to yielding in places' over a 6f 21y distance, which might just unfold perfectly for young Raphello’s running style. Right behind him in the pecking order is Idiocracy, another hopeful from the J P O'Brien stable, piloted by M P Sheehy. Priced at 7 with recent form that doesn’t particularly stand out, what’s interesting is the trainer-jockey combo which has been below their usual standards recently. Idiocracy might be a decent choice for an each-way bet or to fill out exotics, given the decent price and the potential for improvement. A long shot in this race is Methodtomy Madness, with a live_price of 21. Trained by Daniel Murphy and ridden by N M Crosse, this colt presents an interesting case for punters looking for a riskier bet. Although the team’s recent form suggests it’s a stab in the dark, one can’t ignore such a tempting price in a maiden race where surprises can and do happen. Topping off with our predicted winner, Raphello strikes as a solid choice considering the potential showed in past outings and the impressive team behind him. Good luck to all taking a punt—remember to bet wisely and enjoy the race!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 6th August 2025

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