July 21 / 16.45 Newbury

16.45

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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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11th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Shagraan

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.

13/2

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Shagraan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

In action between May and October last year for Michael Appleby, finding a form spurt late on with a close second to First Instinct in a Group 3 at Newbury sandwiched by Listed 5f wins at Beverley and Ascot (good to firm and soft); more needed back with former trainer but may yet do better.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Tough sprinter who has improved of late, winning the Listed Beverley Bullet (5f, good to firm) in August and finishing clear of the rest when second of 14 in Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft) in September; tactically versatile and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; commands respect.

3/1

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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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.
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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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10th

4

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Proving hard to win with; not beaten far last two AW runs, behind I Bid You Ajou when sixth at Naas last time; handicapper starting to play ball.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Inishfallen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win in June 2023; in good form on the AW off this mark recently, beaten less than 1l the last twice; best turf form on fast ground and on a dangerous mark based on a 2l second at Windsor off 7lb higher last June; could go well.

15/2

4th

1

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishfallen

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Yet to add to his 6f 2yo win on AW in Britain for Brian Meehan; solid level of form here of late, most recently staying on for second behind all-the-way winner Sporting Hero over this trip last month from a wide draw; 4lb better off with rival here, major chance.

7/2

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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6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins at 5f and 6f, the latest off this mark in September; big prices and well held in four sprints here for new yard and, although this is a drop in grade, he may be best left until back on grass.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

13:43 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins but 0-9 on AW and he's been well held here (5f/6f) in all three runs for current yard; continues to drop down the weights but this is competitive and others are more convincing; reapplied cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

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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1st

1

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Dapper Valley

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Quickly coaxed back to form by James Owen last year, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton (twice) and Chester; struggled on dirt in the Middle East over the winter but his mark dropped quickly and he ran well back on turf in Abu Dhabi in March; returned to Britain with an emphatic success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; today's 8lb higher mark should still be in range but the drop to 5f is a slight query.

13/8

1st

5

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Dapper Valley

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Had ups and downs since showing decent form earlier in career and was well treated when starting out for this trainer in 2025, winning three of his last four 6f starts on AW and turf; went down only narrowly back on turf (good to firm; headgear left off) in UAE during March and he's of interest now back with former yard.

100/30

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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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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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.
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10th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ready winner of a C&D handicap last summer off a 12lb lower mark; better than ever when a close fourth in a Wolverhampton Listed race in March and he faced a stiff task at Haydock three weeks ago; should give his running but could find one or two stronger back in handicap company.

6/1

4th

8

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Palmar Bay

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

5-19; creditable fourth in Listed races last two starts, not beaten far at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest; should give his running again but quite a few of these have more obvious claims on the figures.

14/1

4th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Palmar Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Steadily progressive 5yo, including two 7f handicap wins last year; took form to a higher level when fourth of 15 in a Listed race at Deauville (7.5f) in December, never far away in a race where the pace held up; should have another big run in him.

7/1

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