July 24 / 16.45 Naas

16.45

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9234.78
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £52.60
  • Place: £6.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas colt cost 88,000euros as a yearling and 72,000euros at the breeze-ups; third foal; half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Taygar (RPR 73); dam 5f 2yo winner (82), closely related to bumper winner Arthur's Seat, out of half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Lady Deauville; yard's juveniles always worth a look.
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7th

2

(11)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Diego Ventura

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

7f Listed winner at Longchamp last May and he ran some good races subsequently in Group/Listed contests; below par on last month's reappearance at Longchamp but may have needed the run; could go well in first handicap.

14/1

2nd

2

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Diego Ventura

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Built on reappearance third to Cosmic Year at Newmarket when winning a Longchamp Listed event (7f, good to soft) in May; creditable in-frame efforts under a penalty in Listed races at Epsom (7f) and Chantilly (1m) since; headgear worn in recent starts is left off; soft-ground winner who won't be inconvenienced by yesterday's rain.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas half-brother to 2m1f chase winner Tropical Talent; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 87), half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Rum Cocktail, out of 5f Listed winner; yard had a fine weekend with it's juveniles, any market strength for this newcomer has to be noted.
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6th

2

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:34 Cork

Magnum Force

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

C&D maiden winner on good-to-firm last August; runner-up in a 5f Listed race at York and third in the Flying Childer; surpassed European form when beat fellow Irish raider Arizona Blaze in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar (5f, firm); reported to have a mouth injury after a dismal Naas run on seasonal debut; good chance to get season back on track.

5/4

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:03 Naas

Magnum Force

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

112 rated 3yo Mehmas colt progressed well as a 2yo, culminating with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (5f, firm); well-treated by the race conditions on his return, fast ground is ideal and while this is likely a stepping stone towards bigger targets later in the season, he is the one they have to beat.

7/4

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:03 Naas

Magnum Force

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

112 rated 3yo Mehmas colt progressed well as a 2yo, culminating with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (5f, firm); well-treated by the race conditions on his return, fast ground is ideal and while this is likely a stepping stone towards bigger targets later in the season, he is the one they have to beat.

7/4

14/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 84

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 90,000GBP at Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale in April; Gowran front-running fourth a definite step in the right direction, shorter trip here should suit on that evidence.
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9th

5

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Winless for his current yard and he ended last term under a cloud; needs to take a big step forward on his reappearance.

33/1

10

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

First crack at a Class 5 handicap but is badly out of form; look elsewhere.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation colt is first foal of an unraced half-sister to winners Manieree (1m2f Group 2), River Bravo (useful 6f/7f), Solid Rock (6f-1m) and Cardinal Walter (1m4f) out of 1m4f winning half-sister to Derby winner Oath; down the field in barrier trial here in May.
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1st

4

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Last Encore

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, ridden to lead and ran on well inside final furlong

11/4

1st

1

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Last Encore

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent when bit short of room 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on

100/30

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt a 150,000euros yearling; sixth foal; dam 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 105), half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Wannabe Yours, family of Cheveley Park winner/1,000 Guineas second Wannabe Grand; blinkered for debut, market best guide from top yard.
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2nd

1

(7)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 30y

16:40 Leopardstown

Antelope Canyon

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, pressed winner when pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced when edged left over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

5/1

2nd

1

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Antelope Canyon

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, challenging inside final furlong, went clear with winner final 110yds, kept on well

4/1

1st

1

(10)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:55 Naas

Antelope Canyon

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Cost 150,000Euros as a yearling; blinkered for debut (retained) and a solid effort over C&D against some useful rivals; looks his powerful yard's second-string on jockey bookings but can go well.

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 88,000GBP at Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale; showed inexperience first time out at the Curragh last month but plenty of promise, slowly away then staying on well into second over 6f, having raced far side away from pace; form has taken a couple of knocks since but benefit of that experience likely a major factor here.
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1st

1

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Distant Seas

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

travelled strongly, prominent towards near side, led narrowly from 3f out, went clear when ridden over 1f out, ran on well, eased towards finish, comfortably

100/30

6th

3

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:45 Naas

Distant Seas

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Cost 88,000GBP at Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale; showed inexperience first time out at the Curragh last month but plenty of promise, slowly away then staying on well into second over 6f, having raced far side away from pace; form has taken a couple of knocks since but benefit of that experience likely a major factor here.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Earthlight filly a 160,000gns yearling; third foal; half-sister to winners Romantic Style (6f/7f inc 2yo/Group 3; RPR 110) and Are We Dreaming (5f/6f inc Listed; 103); dam French 7f (Group 3) and 1m 2yo winner (100), half-sister to US 8.5f/1m1f Grade 2 winner Easter; showed plenty of pace when winning Dundalk barrier trial early this month (quicker time that Romantic War's) under today's rider; interesting.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Town And Country

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

An improver last May/June, giving First Instinct a fright in a Cork Listed race then winning at Sandown (both about 5f; good and good to firm), but she wasn't the same filly after; has plenty to find this time.

40/1

11th

13

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Town And Country

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won the Listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown in June; never sighted upped to Group 2 level when last seen at Goodwood in August; needs to bounce back on AW debut after 84 days off.

13/2

11th

14

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Town And Country

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Still lightly raced and has won two of her three starts over a bare 5f (good and good to firm), the latest in Listed race at Sandown in June; time still on her side but she has plenty to find on these terms.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation colt cost 22,000euros as a yearling, also 44,000gns as a yearling and 30,000gns at the breeze-ups; half-brother to winners Philos (1m4f/1m6f AW; RPR 67) and Cham's Pride (Spanish 9.5f inc 2yo); dam French 9.5f turf/10.7f AW winner, sister to 1m Listed winner Toungi; won 5-runner Dundalk barrier trial early in the month.
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16th

17

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: J G Murray

Maiden is out of form and 9lb out of the handicap so look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

16

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J G Murray

Still a maiden after 22 outings; respectable run on final 2025 turf start when third of 15 at Galway (7f, heavy); tailed off at Bellewstown in first run this year (1m, soft); blinkers go on now.

50/1

9th
11 (7)
Crystalaire

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pinatubo filly never counted in decent Fairyhouse maiden a fortnight ago; likely to need more time.
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9th

14

(17)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Crystalaire

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

towards rear, some headway 1f out, kept on, never near to challenge

40/1

9th

11

(7)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:45 Naas

Crystalaire

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Pinatubo filly never counted in decent Fairyhouse maiden a fortnight ago; likely to need more time.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twilight Son filly cost 24,000GBP as a yearling; half-sister to winners Le Beau Garcon (5f inc 2yo; RPR 89), Act Of Violence (6f inc 2yo; 82) and Le Beau Bacall (Italian 6f/6.5f inc 2yo); dam 6f AW winner (74), half-sister to useful 7f-8.5f winner Arigato; holds Group 1 entry but yard yet to have a 2yo winner this year.
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13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

7th

13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

3rd

13

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden is 0-6 at this venue, standout run when beaten a neck over this trip last winter; plenty to find with Carrickfinn on most recent run.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Vadamos half-brother to winners Little Queenie (5f/6f; RPR 97) and Summer Snow (7f; 72); dam modest, is closely related to 6f Listed winner An Saighdiur; likely second-choice for yard here.
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11th

7

(5)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Manhattan Chute

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Sprung a 50-1 surprise at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January but he has finished last in four starts since; hard to recommend.

33/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Manhattan Chute

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Sprung a 50-1 surprise when winning a 5f handicap at Lingfield in January; he hasn't beaten a rival in three starts since, however, and now arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown effort a slight improvement on debut run but lots more likely required here; blinkers worn latest now discarded.
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14th

1

(11)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Midnight Stagger

10st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of a 7f nursery here in October 2024; not at his best in two turf runs last year; produced a good effort in a 1m claimer here last month on stable debut; another solid run over 1m4f last Friday despite meeting trouble in running.

7/1

6th

2

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Midnight Stagger

10st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of a 7f nursery here in October 2024; not at his best in two turf runs last year; produced a good effort in a 1m claimer here last month on stable debut; not sure to stay as far as this; new headgear combination.

14/1

5th

6

(11)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Midnight Stagger

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of a 7f nursery here in October 2024; two summer turf runs for Mark Fahey were not the best; makes stable debut now but others more likely and bad draw.

33/1

Form: 50

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000euros breeze-up purchase; Phoenix Stakes entry seemingly held in some regard, midfield in Group 2 Coventry Stakes, having never featured after slow start; back in maiden company and may well improve.
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12th

6

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Reached a mark of 87 as a juvenile for Jessica Harrington after a run in the Coventry Stakes and two seconds over this trip at Navan; regressive in four outings last season; has been dropped to 64 and is potentially interesting if his new trainer can rekindle his ability; hooded first time on stable/handicap/AW debut.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:05 Navan

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Quite exposed at this stage, having failed to fulfil juvenile promise of last year which included two narrow defeats here at 5f; first-time cheekpieces need to bring about a revival.

6/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

0-7 on turf; earned a rating of 87 on the back of two good 5f Navan maiden runs last season; now rated 78 after two poor efforts this term; big chance on paper but on this year's evidence his mark may flatter him; withdrawn when unruly at stalls at the Curragh last month; risky.

6/4

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Payout
Exacta €84.40
Straight Forecast €36.53
Trifecta €515.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Distant Seas

The Irish Sun:

Town And Country

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Distant Seas

TOPSPEED:

Distant Seas

POSTDATA:

Distant Seas