April 22 / 14.20 Navan

14.20

Yielding To Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 5f 164y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Wootton Bassett cost 480,000gns as a yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 5f/6f Listed winner Mister Manannan and US 1m stakes winner Shermeen (dam of 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Sudirman); market may confirm him as the selected of the Ballydoyle pair.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

River Tiber

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on near side of group, weakened over 1f out

7/1

8th

14

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:25 Ascot

River Tiber

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won the 6f Group 2 Coventry Stakes at this meeting in 2023, with Haatem back in fifth; has finished third in Group 1 events since, most recently behind Rosallion and Haatem in the Irish 2,000 Guineas on reappearance; no extra late on that day, and likely be at least as effective over today's distance; handles any ground; should be at concert pitch now and looks the one to beat in receipt of 3lb from Haatem.

6/4

3rd

5

(5)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

River Tiber

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

5/2

2nd
8 (3)
Zona Verde

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of French 7f 2yo/1m winner; dam half-sister to several winners in Japan, out of French 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Mambia; bought in for 30,000gns as a yearling; freshman sire already off the mark; stiff task for only filly in the line-up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(11)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

16:45 Roscommon

Zona Verde

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders under 2f out, ridden when slightly hampered inside final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders

13/2

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 48y

17:10 Leopardstown

Zona Verde

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Chased home the smart River Tiber (10l behind) on debut but disappointed next time; resumed progress when third at Listowel last time and steps up in trip today; should be involved.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 60y

13:35 Listowel

Zona Verde

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

towards rear, headway on outer under 2f out, ridden and went third over 1f out, kept on well, no match for first two

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought in for E17,500 at the yearling sales; half-brother to German 6f winner Maid Of Dragon; dam German 1m 2yo winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Yourtimeisnow and Group-placed winners Hors De Combat (7f-1m) and Stroll Patrol (6f).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

St Laurences Gate

11st 0lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Third in a 1m handicap at Limerick in July (Apollo Prince second) but little to recommend bar that; best watched on his hurdles debut.

66/1

13

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

St Laurences Gate

9st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: James M Barrett

prominent, lost position when saddle slipped from 6f out, dropped to last from 4f out, pulled up over 2f out

20/1

13th

12

(10)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:52 Leopardstown

St Laurences Gate

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

midfield

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made E80,000 as a yearling; half-brother to last season's 7f 2yo winner Tiverton and fair sprint handicapper Morty (six-time winner); Listed-placed dam won first time out at two; first 2yo runner for yard in fine form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

6th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:00 Naas

Smash Factor

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Fourth of seven behind impressive Ballydoyle newcomer at Navan; entitled to improve but looks vulnerable.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:20 Navan

Smash Factor

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

raced in second early, disputed lead after 2f, outpaced and lost position when ridden over 1f out, soon no impression

5/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam 1m2f winner, half-sister to 1m Listed winner Canary Row and useful 1m/1m4f winner Yabass from family of Moyglare winner Preseli; made E25,000 as a foal but only E6,500 as a yearling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(1)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sanshiro

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Several decent runs in defeat in maidens and nurseries on turf although below best latest; probably needs to improve to play a major role here on AW debut.

12/1

9th

7

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Sanshiro

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Several decent runs in defeat in maidens and nurseries, including here; solid enough at Fairyhouse last time and should go well again with cheekpieces tried.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:55 Fairyhouse

Sanshiro

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Best run when second to smart horse on nursery debut at the Curragh; well held since.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 7.5f/1m winner The Kodi Kid who won at two; dam 7f AW winner, half-sister to Scandinavian 6.8f Group 3 winner Easy Road and smart 6f-1m winner Aldaary who won at Listed level last term; made 60,000gns as a foal and the same as a yearling; yard has really hit form but not yet with its juveniles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

12/1

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

The Bear Trap

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of 1m2f winner who is half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Keystroke and useful 1m-1m2f winner Cosseted; bought in both as a foal and a yearling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

6

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Glengarriff

11st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

Modest Flat maiden didn't make much of an impression when 250-1 for his hurdling debut at Thurles; others preferred.

150/1

14

(7)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Glengarriff

9st 8lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Patrick Downey

Some ability in 2003 season for Willie Browne; back from the best part of two years off when dropping out soon after halfway in Limerick maiden last month; best watched on handicap debut off what looks a high enough mark.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Another expensive son of Wootton Bassett, this one cost E340,000 as a yearling; second foal; dam well beaten 6f/7f, half-sister to winners Pastiche (7f AW 2yo) and El Salvaje (1m2f AW) out of 7f Listed winner from family of Cityscape and Bated Breath.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(9)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:40 Ascot

Unquestionable

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Smart for Aidan O'Brien; won at the Breeders' Cup as a 2yo and ran creditably in the 2024 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on last appearance; now fully owned by Al Shaqab Racing; respected.

9/2

8th

10

(9)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:40 Ascot

Unquestionable

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Smart for Aidan O'Brien; won at the Breeders' Cup as a 2yo and ran creditably in the 2024 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on last appearance; now fully owned by Al Shaqab Racing; respected.

9/2

4th

8

(3)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

17:25 Ascot

Unquestionable

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Juvenile campaign ended with a success at the Breeders' Cup; only 1l behind Rosallion in French Group 1 the time before but was about 6l behind that rival in Irish 2,000 Guineas on reappearance and needs to have come on plenty for that run; yard also runs Henry Longfellow.

25/1

Non-runners

Unquestionable

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €5.10
Straight Forecast €4.13
Trifecta €42.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

River Tiber

The Irish Sun:

Smash Factor

POSTDATA:

River Tiber