The Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden at Dundalk on August 15, 2026, features a competitive 14-runner field over six furlongs with a total prize fund of €25,000, according to racecards published by Sporting Life, IrishRacing.com, and Betfair. Crayons In The Sky heads the market for trainer Stephen Thorne, bringing strong prior form from Fairyhouse into the Saturday fixture.
Crayons In The Sky Leads Market Contenders at Dundalk
Crayons In The Sky arrives at Dundalk as a prominent contender following two encouraging runs at Fairyhouse over six furlongs, according to Betfair’s race analysis. Partnered by D. B. Michael Graham of IrishRacing.com notes that the initial debut form has received significant boosts, as the race winner subsequently placed third in a Group 2 contest at Newmarket.
Notable Rivals and Weight Adjustments
Robson De Aguiar saddles Tosca No Candis, who holds an official rating of 92 after contesting stiff assignments over seven furlongs and a mile, including a fifth-place finish in a Group 3 contest at Leopardstown on July 23, according to Betfair. W. O’Connor.
Donnacha Aidan O’Brien sends out Hip Hop Chrissy, who has posted a third at Listowel and a fourth at Bellewstown over shorter trips. According to Betfair, a return to six furlongs and the addition of a tongue tie aim to spark improvement, though the filly must overcome an unfavorable draw in stall 14.
Mrs. J. Harrington is represented by Starlit, a €38,000 Starman filly who shaped with promise when finishing sixth in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes over six furlongs at Naas on debut August 3, according to Betfair. Additional runners declared for the €25,000 event include Moyanna Castle for trainer Jamie Heavey and Outside Sun for Kevin Michael Smith.
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