May 19 / 16.40 Leopardstown

16.40

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 0m 7f 69y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
3 (17)
Deepone

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to winners Avya D'Or (Chilean 6.5f-9.5f including sand/Grade 3) and Altmeister (US 1m turf); dam unraced sister to useful 1m4f winner Admiral Of The Red and half-sister to 1m6f Listed winner Moments Of Joy; shrewd yard's 2yos already off the mark and positive market signals should be heeded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Deepone

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Group 2 course winner as a juvenile who was only seen once last term; down the field in the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month; that was a tough ask on return from 413 days off and this drop in class looks more suitable; potential pace angle and not ruled out if he can come on for that return.

3/1

4

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

15:05 Curragh

Deepone

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Was 3-5 in a 2023 juvenile campaign; highlighted by a course 1m Group 2 win Beresford Stakes; has raced just once since, well beaten in a Leopardstown Group 3 early last season.

50/1

4

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

15:05 Curragh

Deepone

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Was 3-5 in a 2023 juvenile campaign; highlighted by a course 1m Group 2 win Beresford Stakes; has raced just once since, well beaten in a Leopardstown Group 3 early last season.

50/1

40/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
78,000gns yearling; closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner All You Wish (RPR 84), half-brother to three winners including Chief Ironside (1m-1m2f including Australian Group 2; 109) and Security Code (8.6f AW 2yo; 91); dam placed 1m2f-1m4f (including Listed; 94); plenty to like on paper.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hat-trick of wins here this winter, including two over C&D; upped 19lb for those wins and never counted when favourite in conditions event before okay effort in C&D handicap two weeks ago; has a bit to find on these terms.

11/1

7th

2

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hat-trick of wins here this winter; upped 19lb for those wins and disappointingly never counted when favourite in rated event won by front-running Carolina Jetstream on latest; bit to find off current mark.

13/2

5th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; in fantastic form since joining this yard, winning his last three handicap races here; won over 1m in November, and again in December when beating Carolina Jetstream by 1l; dropped back to C&D last time when seeing off Big Gossey by 1.25l; worse off with that rival now but likely to put in a bold show once again.

13/8

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to 12.4f/1m6f AW winner Blow Your Horn (RPR 94); dam US 1m turf 2yo Listed winner (96), half-sister to French 11.5f Listed winner Loutka from family of Arc winner/top broodmare Urban Sea; stable's main hope according to jockey bookings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:20 Curragh

Star Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

11/2

5th

8

(4)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

17:45 Roscommon

Star Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, went second halfway, weakened final furlong

7/2

3rd

12

(10)

19th May 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 69y

16:40 Leopardstown

Star Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon raced in second, joined leader when pushed along under 2f out, ridden and briefly led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner when lost second final strides

14/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000euros foal; second foal; half-brother to French 6.5f 2yo winner Chervona Kalyna (RPR 86); dam Polish 2yo winner, half-sister to useful 6f 2yo/6.5f winner Azov, out of 1m1f winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Danceteria; makes debut with his stable having winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Naas

Spanish Flame

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in rear early, headway on far side of group from 3f out

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Naas

Spanish Flame

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in rear early, headway on far side of group from 3f out

12/1

6th

6

(1)

21st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

15:36 Leopardstown

Spanish Flame

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders, weakened on far side of group over 1f out

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 78), half-sister to winners Hazapour (1m-1m2f including 2yo/Group 3) and Haparanda (1m3f/1m4f including Listed) out of 1m4f Listed winning half-sister to Derby/Irish Derby winner Harzand; one of two newcomers for the yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Latin

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere.

7/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Sussex (1m 2yo/1m2f; RPR 100) and Leo Minor (5f/6f including 2yo; 94); dam 1m (at 2 yrs) and 1m2f (Listed) winner (113), sister to 2m Group 3 winner Dawn Patrol, closely related to Derby winner Pour Moi; likely type on paper.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jennie Candlish

Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Mariner

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to numerous winners including Montsarrat (7f-1m3f including 2yo/UAE Listed), Laguna Salada (Italian 7.5f/1m1f Listed), Ladiesandgentlemen (Italian 7f-1m2f) and Aer Turas (French 10.5f AW/1m4f); interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(22)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Akkadian Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two mid-field finishes in 7f maidens at Leopardstown, favourite on the second occasion; unlikely to feature in this company.

100/1

7th

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 48y

17:10 Leopardstown

Akkadian Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, pushed along against far rail under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

10/1

7th

1

(11)

19th May 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 69y

16:40 Leopardstown

Akkadian Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

50,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to numerous winners including Montsarrat (7f-1m3f including 2yo/UAE Listed), Laguna Salada (Italian 7.5f/1m1f Listed), Ladiesandgentlemen (Italian 7f-1m2f) and Aer Turas (French 10.5f AW/1m4f); interesting newcomer.

100/30

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to Italian 7.5f-9.5f winner Wizard Of Love (inc 2yo); dam placed 5f-7f (RPR 70), sister to 5f Group 3 winner Hoh Mike; others appeal more on paper.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

18

(16)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:10 Naas

Glamora

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

raced near side, in touch with leaders, switched left when prominent under 3f out, edged left when ridden under 2f out, kept on final 110yds

16/1

2nd

8

(13)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

12:55 Gowran Park

Glamora

8st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

soon midfield

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11th foal; closely related to 6f 2yo winner Contarelli Chapel (RPR 101), half-brother to six winners including Fancy Blue (1m-10.5f including 2yo Listed/Group 1; 117) and Smuggler's Cove (7f 2yo inc AW Listed; 109); dam 7.4f 2yo winner (97), sister to High Chaparral; top pedigree and interesting to see how he moves in the market in relation to his stablemates.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(9)

19th May 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 69y

16:40 Leopardstown

Gaspare Gabrielli

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

11th foal; closely related to 6f 2yo winner Contarelli Chapel (RPR 101), half-brother to six winners including Fancy Blue (1m-10.5f including 2yo Listed/Group 1; 117) and Smuggler's Cove (7f 2yo inc AW Listed; 109); dam 7.4f 2yo winner (97), sister to High Chaparral; top pedigree and interesting to see how he moves in the market in relation to his stablemates.

3/1

10th
13 (12)
Thors Hammer

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000euros yearling; second foal; dam runner-up at 1m4f (RPR 67), half-sister to useful winners Gemstone (7f/1m 2yo including Listed), Ursa Minor (1m/9.5f), Lascar (1m2f) and Karamela (Argentinian 1m Group 3); trainer runs two.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:10 Naas

Thors Hammer

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

pressed winner, briefly led soon after start, challenging when ridden under 2f out

9/2

3rd

12

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Thors Hammer

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader before halfway

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:27 Naas

Thors Hammer

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J P Murtagh

chased clear leader, headway 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied and went second again final 110yds, no match for winner

11/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros yearling; twelfth foal; half-sister to eight winners including Tobann (7f including Group 3; RPR 105), Vertiginous (5f 2yo Listed; 102), Team Decision (1m-1m2f; 97), Cardigan (6f 2yo; 91), Theophile (7f/1m; 87) and Focus Of Attention (5f-6f; 84); dam 7f/1m winner (84).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Oiche Chiuin

8st 13lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: J S Bolger

took keen hold, soon led, 3 lengths ahead halfway, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

12/1

7th

5

(9)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Down Royal

Oiche Chiuin

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Showed some ability on Leopardstown debut but was beaten a long way on soft at Gowran next time; blinkers worn then are left off.

66/1

12th
4 (15)
Gandolfo

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros yearling; tenth foal; closely related to four winners including Curly (1m4f Listed/9.4f; RPR 106), Exuma (1m/1m3f; 88) and Oh Happy Days (1m; 78); dam unraced sister to 6f/7f 2yo Group 1 winner Danehill Dancer; stable's 2yos 0-3 so far this season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

5th

14

(20)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Gandolfo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Got off the mark when winning a Bellewstown claimer over this trip on soft but was poor over 1m2f at Leopardstown since; coming back in trip will help; tough draw.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh living foal; half-sister to winners Island Remede (Group-placed 1m1f 2yo, RPR 101; 2m hurdle) and Mister Watson (2m3f hurdle/2m4f chase); dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (91), half-sister to 1m2f-2m2f Flat and smart 2m jumps winner Grumeti; probably best watched in a maiden of this nature.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bhean Saibhre

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Won 18.5f maiden hurdle here last August (good); fit from the Flat when beaten 11l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; same mark here; a bit more needed.

13/2

4th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Bhean Saibhre

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Emphatically off the mark over hurdles at the ninth attempt at Ballinrobe in August (2m3f, good); form in behind not worth much; unable to justify favouritism in three Flat runs since then but they were creditable all the same; not discounted.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Bhean Saibhre

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Generally dependable dual-purpose mare; stayed on well for a 4l third behind today's rivals Idomything and You Make Me Smile over extended 1m4f at Bellewstown (soft) last October; well fancied when third on seasonal debut at Navan; should be a bit sharper now and can uphold form with Mystic Rose and You Make Me Smile.

7/2

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never really figured after starting slowly at Naas (6f, good to yielding) and he was a big price at 20-1.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

16:20 Killarney

Carter Hall

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: J A Stack

took keen hold, started quickly, led, clear after 2f, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

14/1

4th

7

(6)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

19:10 Sligo

Carter Hall

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Hasn't shown much in three maidens over further and tongue-tie is added for nursery debut; has to improve.

7/1

7th

2

(3)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Gowran Park

Carter Hall

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

towards rear of midfield

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling; dam German 1m3f winner, half-sister to numerous winners including Now We Can (French 1m4f Group 2) and New Harzburg (German 2m4f Listed); perhaps best watched with him claimer ridden on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(14)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 11y

14:50 Thurles

Necessitate

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

soon in touch with leaders, prominent when bumped over 2f out, soon outpaced, kept on inside final furlong

12/1

9th

2

(7)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:25 Roscommon

Necessitate

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

First foal; dam German 1m3f winner, half-sister to numerous winners inc Now We Can (French 1m4f Group 2) and New Harzburg (German 2m4f Listed) out of German 1m3f-1m4f winner; plenty of stamina in this newcomer's pedigree; stable's juveniles are flying and interesting to see what the market makes of him.

10/1

10

(1)

19th May 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 69y

16:40 Leopardstown

Necessitate

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

40,000euros yearling; dam German 1m3f winner, half-sister to numerous winners including Now We Can (French 1m4f Group 2) and New Harzburg (German 2m4f Listed); perhaps best watched with him claimer ridden on debut.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced half-sister to prolific US 5f-1m winner (including 2yo) Joyful Heart; ran a race full of promise when splitting two well-touted Ballydoyle newcomers in a 5f Listed event at the Curragh (soft) 18 days ago; that sets a decent standard and he's bred to appreciate this quicker ground and longer trip; wide draw the negative he'll need to overcome.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Valiant Force

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent over 5f in February; has struggled since then, most recently last Sunday at Naas; out of his depth here.

50/1

9th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Valiant Force

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield, Newcastle and when 7.5l behind Keke in a 6f handicap here last time; others arrive in better form.

14/1

10th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Valiant Force

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield and Newcastle the last twice and others arrive in better form.

10/1

Non-runners

Master Of The Hunt, Necessitate, Valiant Force

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €74.60
Straight Forecast €72.89
Trifecta €710.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valiant Force

The Irish Sun:

Latin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Valiant Force

POSTDATA:

Valiant Force