July 21 / 16.45 Newbury

16.45

Good

Ire-Incentive – It Pays To Buy Irish Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Ire-Incentive – It Pays To Buy Irish Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.30
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 120

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Raced only over 5f; justified favouritism at Kempton (AW) then ran creditably at Ascot in the spring; drawn on the unfavoured side in the Windsor Castle but was only fifth of six in his group; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Action Point

10st 2lb

J: Alberto Sanna

T: Archie Watson

Has run with credit in Group and Listed company since winning at the latter level as 2yo (good) and he gave it a very good shot on handicap debut at Chester (6f, good) recently when pressing hard throughout; shade more to prove up 1lb with this stiffer test.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Action Point

9st 9lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Listed winner at two and twice placed at that level subsequently; latest fifth in Germany was a good effort on RPRs and he's been gelded since; on a tough mark for belated handicap debut but he's earned it.

15/2

13th

1

(12)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Action Point

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Useful colt who won a Listed event over this C&D (good) as a 2yo and was just denied at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) on his reappearance in March; however, he was disappointing on soft turf back at Chantilly five weeks ago and others have stronger claims on form.

25/1

2nd
12 (8)
Shagraan

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 71 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, improving sharply on his debut effort and looking another promising 2yo for his connections who won last week's July Stakes with Jasour; appealing type who looks a must for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Shagraan

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.

8/1

17th

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.

50/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 19 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Mightily impressive visually and on the clock at Ripon (6f, good) in May, looking a smart prospect; flopped in the Coventry but it emerged that he suffered a cut to his shoulder four days before and, although passed fit to run, it might have affected his performance; moved out of George Boughey's yard since; remains of major interest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Kempton (AW)

Asadna

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Alice Haynes

After winning his first race by some 12l, he finished midfield in the Coventry and has since come up short in two Listed races, running rather flat last time at Ripon (scene of debut success) when behind Seven Questions; cheekpieces now added.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Ripon

Asadna

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alice Haynes

Very impressive on debut over C&D (good) in May; hasn't kicked on as might have been expected but he was still a good Listed third at Newbury (6f, good) last month, when half a length behind runner-up Shagraan, and the return to Ripon could be a positive.

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of ability in C&D novice event two weeks ago, finishing 4l fourth; may find a race at the right level but this looks a stiff task, against numerous winners, on second outing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(2)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Odonnells Orchard

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Not totally solid on his 6f turf form, having failed to back up Newbury Listed effort in two subsequent runs; however, has a respectable peak rating at face value and holds possibilities if proving suited by this change of trip/surface.

9/1

5th

3

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Ascot

Odonnells Orchard

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Tom Dascombe

Fourth in two starts at Newbury (6f, good; 33-1) in July, firstly in a novice (form worked out well) and then in a Listed contest (66-1); failed by some way to match that form at Salisbury (6f, good; 5-2) last month and has something to prove all of a sudden.

5/1

16/1

Form: 61 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield at this track (6.5f) on debut, then won at Kempton (6f, AW) later in June; well down this pack on bare figures but may improve further; one of numerous unexposed contenders.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Form of penultimate neck second in a rated race at Limerick was franked by the winner (to whom he was conceding 6lb) who bolted up off 80 in a handicap at Galway last week; yielding ground not ideal on latest; could bounce back.

100/30

7th

7

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Inishfallen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 27 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year and showed that a turf win could be within his range when second to Dancing Saxon at Limerick last time; form given a big boost by the winner in a Listed race; handicap mark reduced by a stone over the past 12 months; may come good now from low draw..

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Inishfallen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 26 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year; hard to fancy on recent form

14/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 1324

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh in April; subsequently third in the Lily Agnes at Chester, second in the Woodcote at Epsom and fourth in Group 3 at Chantilly; proving a consistent sort and again has frame possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark.

11/2

4th

9

(9)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Step back in right direction when close fourth over 5f here but then trailed home last at Epsom; 3-36 overall and probably not the percentage call.

14/1

Form: 19 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts came over 5f in the spring, scoring readily at this course (soft) then having an excuse (rider reported that the reins snapped) for heavy defeat in the National Stakes at Sandown; retains potential and should be as effective at 6f; interesting back here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

17

(15)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dapper Valley

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Keady

Coaxed back to form by James Owen last autumn; had an unsuccessful stint in the Middle East over the winter but returned to Owen and won handicaps at Leicester (6f) and Salisbury (5f) in the spring; sold for 25,000gns last month; looks on a tough mark ahead of his stable debut.

33/1

10/1

Form: 61

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 350,000gns as a yearling; has started favourite for both runs, disappointing at Sandown but taking well to hood at Newcastle (5f, AW) where he won going away; likely to be as effective over 6f and improve further; headgear retained; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Beverley

Markakol

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

led, ridden when edged left inside final furlong, drifted left and headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra

7/1

25th

28

(24)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Markakol

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Highly tried after his novice win (5f, AW) last summer and came up short; absent since October (gelded soon after latest start) and others look more persuasive.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Markakol

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

reared start, slowly away, hung left throughout, in rear, headway on far side of group over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, just held second

11/10

10/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt who cost 120,000euros in May; driven out to make a winning debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month; wasn't exactly impressive but he's open to progress.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(1)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kinnigoli Kid

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Marco Botti

prominent on inner, weakened over 1f out

12/1

9th

5

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield

Kinnigoli Kid

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

5th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Kinnigoli Kid

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Made a winning debut at Windsor last June (6f, good to firm; Piz Nair back in fourth and 4lb worse off today); patchy record since but possible to excuse all three of those performances; down in the weights and tried in a tongue-tie; could revive.

8/1

Form: 21

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since a notable success at Salisbury (5f, good) two months ago on second start, beating Jasour whose two wins since include the July Stakes; should be suited by this extra furlong and show plenty of further improvement; out of a Listed winner for his connections; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 10lb lower mark; as good as ever when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed) in March but has found it tougher going since; apprentice's claim is useful but he still has little margin for error off this mark.

9/1

8th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ralph Beckett

Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.

14/1

Non-runners

El Bodon, Room Service

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £74.20
Straight Forecast £62.51
Trifecta £178.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Asadna

LAMBOURN:

Shagraan

Telegraph:

Kinnigoli Kid

The Times:

El Bodon

The Sun:

Room Service

SPOTLIGHT:

Palmar Bay

D Express:

Shagraan

TOPSPEED:

Asadna

POSTDATA:

Asadna

NEWMARKET:

Asadna

The Guardian:

Asadna

Daily Mail:

Asadna

Daily Mirror:

Asadna

The Star:

Asadna

Daily Record:

Asadna