May 06 / 13.00 Naas

13.00

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner colt made 140,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners At Liberty (1m2f) and Hitoyogirl (Japanese 6f 2yo); dam useful 1m winner and is half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Attraction; yard has had a couple of winning juveniles so the market will be a good guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 32y

17:47 Leopardstown

Devious

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

started quickly, briefly led, headed and raced in last soon after start, took keen hold when lost second after 1f, shaken up 2f out, went second over 1f out, soon ridden, pressed winner towards finish, just held

5/1

8th

3

(8)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Devious

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

ducked left start, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no extra when bit short of room inside final furlong

12/1

6th

3

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Devious

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

His trainer mentioned this race as a target after he was pushed out to justify favouritism comfortably on his 5f Naas debut (good to yielding) at the beginning of May; looks at least useful and could play a part.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to French 10.5f winner Royal Monarch and half-brother to 1m1f winner Court Of Appeal; dam half-sister to ten winners including Group 3 winner Laaheb; first-season sire has a had a few winners already; 70,000gns yearling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(14)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mr Saturday

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: G M Lyons

Five-race maiden who has shown ability but looks out of his depth at this level.

150/1

3rd

5

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:30 Naas

Mr Saturday

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost second inside final 110yds

5/1

OUR TIP
3rd
3 (5)
Jalaybee

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second to a Ballydoyle colt in fiver-runner Curragh maiden (6f, heavy) last month; contender but it all depends on how good the newcomers are.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(8)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, headed and weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

6

(8)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, headed and weakened inside final furlong

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jalaybee

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced in third, pressed leader over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden dam a half-sister to French 1m4f Listed winner Elegant Verse and US 8.5f turf winner Hypnotist out of Cheveley Park/1,000 Guineas/French 1,000 winner Special Duty; No Nay Never colt a non-runner at Newmarket a couple of weeks ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:40 Cork

Carnegie Hall

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Some fine runs in defeat at sprint trips, including in nurseries and at this track; probably failed to stay 7f last time; rated 84; big chance of scoring.

6/5

6th

1

(4)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Curragh

Carnegie Hall

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

soon led, joined 3f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, weakened towards far side final furlong

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Elzaam filly cost E14,000 as a yearling; dam half-sister to Group-placed 5f 2yo winner Mr Scarlet and 6f 2yo Listed winner in Italy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Smart Impression

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

in touch with leaders up the centre

25/1

15th

16

(24)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Smart Impression

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Nine-race maiden who has looked regressive in recent times; ground and trip probably in her favour but others look more likely.

33/1

16th

20

(15)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

17:50 Naas

Smart Impression

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Probably ran slightly better than her finishing position in a Navan handicap last time but others look more likely.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten seventh of nine on debut here last month; will need more experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never half-sister to yard's 5f-6f winner Provocateuse; dam Listed-placed 5.5f 2yo winner; family of Baga and Maxios.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:20 Naas

Matter Of Fact

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a C&D maiden almost a year ago; faced some tough tasks in Listed company since but was disappointing in a handicap last time; blinkers need to have a positive effect.

4/1

12th

13

(9)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Matter Of Fact

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

A 6f maiden winner last year on second start, showing much-improved form; disappointing on return in Cork Listed last month, now takes a step up in trip on handicap debut (3lb wrong).

25/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred Vocalised filly; dam a sister to 6f winner Western Dawn, half-sister to useful 7f winner, including at two, Theodorico.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

15

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Tipperary

Glor Alainn

8st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Weak maiden form at sprint distances last year, may have matured well enough to prosper from a low handicap base.

14/1

12th

7

(16)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Naas

Glor Alainn

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Has run three times without showing any sign of winning potential at this stage.

33/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Glor Alainn

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €16.50
Straight Forecast €15.97
Trifecta €126.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carnegie Hall

The Irish Sun:

Matter Of Fact

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jalaybee

POSTDATA:

Carnegie Hall