May 21 / 14.15 Naas

14.15

Good

Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £26106.19
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
7 (4)

9/2 (Won)

Form: 010-29 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
C&D winner as a 2yo much improved to win Group 2 Sapphire Stakes (Curragh) last summer (beating Mooneista short-head); went down by same margin in Group 2 at Meydan in February but below best over 6f in Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint there following month; tongue tie worn recently now ditched and cheekpieces tried; trip/ground to suit.
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2nd
1 (8)
Moss Tucker

9/2

Form: 351-51 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter recorded career-best with all-the-way C&D win last month in Listed Woodlands Stakes, albeit on much more testing ground; has form on quicker ground, including close third to Tees Spirit in Tipperary Listed last summer; in the form of his life and another big run expected although this is competitive.
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6th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner reached a peak rating of 114 before losing his form in the latter half of 2024; missed all of last season; return in a C&D Listed contest last time was not totally devoid of promise when 4.75l behind Mission Central; may build on that.

12/1

10th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner landed this race in 2023 and 2024; lost form in the second half of 2024 and missed all of last season; entitled to need this run after such a long layoff.

20/1

14th

7

(14)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Moss Tucker

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Won Group 1 Flying Five in 2023 but arrives here in no sort of form, well beaten in the Abbaye two weeks ago; now wears a visor; hard to fancy.

50/1

16/1

Form: 4754-8 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner over this trip this time last year and some solid efforts in defeat towards the back-end of her juvenile campaign; nothing went right on recent seasonal return at Cork and has conditions to suit here but enters much deeper waters.
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15th

8

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Lady Tilbury

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

15th

8

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Lady Tilbury

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Tilbury

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Marnane

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 24260- CD

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
C&D winner whose best runs have been in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh, winning in 2021 and short-headed by Ladies Church last summer; ground against her when below best final two starts last autumn in Group 1 contests before sold for 850,000gns at Tattersalls December Sales; first start for the in-form Joseph O'Brien yard and well suited by race conditions.
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3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Mooneista

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, ridden and went third 1f out, kept on final 110yds

11/2

13th

13

(14)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Mooneista

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Under 1l behind Twilight Calls when fourth in this last year (good to firm) but her losing run goes back to a Group 2 win in July 2021 and she needed to have done better when a beaten favourite for new yard at Naas recently in order to be fancied today.

40/1

4th

8

(3)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Mooneista

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

C&D winner whose best runs have been in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh, winning in 2021 and short-headed by Ladies Church last summer; ground against her when below best final two starts last autumn in Group 1 contests before sold for 850,000gns at Tattersalls December Sales; first start for the in-form Joseph O'Brien yard and well suited by race conditions.

11/4

Form: 133-34

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f on AW when trained in UK by the Crisfords and also stakes-placed; opening two Dundalk runs for current yard just okay and now tries minimum trip for first time.
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3

(10)

3rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthem National

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

Listed-placed for Joseph O'Brien; struggled for this yard in Britain last year and he's not been at his best over sprint trips in Bahrain this winter; has won over C&D but looks high in the weights still.

33/1

15th

3

(17)

6th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Anthem National

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip Kirby

Useful (runner-up in 6f Listed race) when trained in Ireland by Joseph O'Brien, but sent off 66-1 and well held in two runs since a big-money transfer to his current yard; needs to turn over a new leaf.

50/1

8th

3

(9)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Anthem National

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

Ran well behind Commanche Falls at the Curragh on final start during his spell with Joseph O'Brien; now gets 5lb pull with that rival; however, down the field in C&D handicap on debut for new stable and needs to leave that effort behind.

16/1

Form: 63110- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Front-runner's best performance came in winning Tipperary Listed last summer (Moss Tucker a close third) on favoured sound surface; soft ground against him when last in Prix de l'Abbaye final start and missed recent seasonal Newmarket return due to similar conditions; looks to have his ground here and bold bid anticipated.
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6

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Tees Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Capable 5f performer on his day but has not made the frame in six runs this year; a slow start meant he couldn't adopt his usual front-running tactics at York five weeks ago, and his mark is tumbling, but he's risky.

20/1

19th

4

(18)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tees Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart front-runner on his day; the handicapper took a dim view of his Beverley win last September and he has found it tough going this time around, including at Redcar 11 days ago after a wind op; he is well handicapped again now though and should have a big run in him if his high draw proves no hindrance.

40/1

Form: 42-084 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner has done most of his racing in handicaps at the Curragh and Dundalk; best of his four attempts in stakes races when second to Moss Tucker at the Curragh last October and over C&D last month when fourth behind same rival; stiff task here in a deeper race.
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2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

9th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.

25/1

8/1

Form: 2-8220 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Win record doesn't bear close inspection but is very capable on his day, notably runner-up in Group 1 King's Stand on quick ground in 2021; not at that level in recent seasons but twice runner-up in handicaps this term, drawn wrong side when down the field in Group 3 Palace House Stakes latest; place claims.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

9/1

Form: 2/580- D

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Had very smart 6f form as 2yo, notably Group 1 Middle Park second on quick ground; restricted 3yo campaign last year when well below that level, last in Qipco Sprint at Ascot when last seen in October; tongue tie now tried on seasonal return but hard to assess and 5f on good ground may not be ideal.
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10th

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Castle Star

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

towards rear

10/1

9th

6

(6)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Castle Star

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Had very smart 6f form as 2yo, notably Group 1 Middle Park second on quick ground; restricted 3yo campaign last year when well below that level, last in Qipco Sprint at Ascot when last seen in October; tongue tie now tried on seasonal return but hard to assess and 5f on good ground may not be ideal.

9/1

8th

7

(16)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Castle Star

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: J A Stack

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway towards near side when not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ran on well inside final furlong, never on terms

12/1

33/1

Form: 04-447 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful sprint handicapper but well held in previous attempts at this level.
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10th

9

(1)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Saliteh

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Adrian Murray

Useful sprint handicapper but well held in previous attempts at this level.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Cork

Saliteh

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

20/1

4th

3

(12)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Saliteh

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Adrian Murray

Highly tried after Naas handicap win this time last year, taking sharp rise in the ratings for finishing fifth in a Cork Listed and third in a Group 3 at Naas; fit from last month's encouraging Dundalk comeback run but this testing ground hardly ideal.

12/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €16.06

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mooneista

POSTDATA:

Moss Tucker

The Irish Sun:

Arecibo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mooneista

TOPSPEED:

Mooneista