March 30 / 14.35 Leopardstown

14.35

Yielding

Ballylinch Stud “Red Rocks” Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £29256.2
  • 0m 7f 30y
  • 7 runners
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Ballylinch Stud “Red Rocks” Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 11251- D

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Beat subsequent Group 1 winners Hotazhell and Scorthy Champ in Group 2 Futurity at the Curragh; looked an awkward ride when failing to uphold form with Scorthy Champ in National Stakes; probably unsuited by soft ground when below form in Prix Jean-Luc Legardere; came good in style over 1m on quick ground at the Breeders' Cup.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Henri Matisse

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ran respectably on soft ground once, raced on faster otherwise; Ballydoyle colt whose record is 6-9 and who has form figures of 112 over 1m, the wins in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (by a neck) and French 2,000 Guineas (by a head); ran well, albeit no match for Field Of Gold, in the St James's Palace Stakes most recently; solid contender who should be involved but has work to do to reverse placings with the Gosden colt.

7/1

3

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Henri Matisse

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle colt whose record is 6-8; he is 2-2 over 1m, having won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (by a neck) on firm ground last November and the French 2,000 Guineas (by a head) on good ground last month; ties in closely with Field Of Gold on one piece of 2yo form; could well have even more to offer at this distance and is one of the main contenders, contributing to a gripping clash of Guineas winners; trainer has landed this prize nine times.

7/2

1

(1)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

14:35 Leopardstown

Henri Matisse

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Beat subsequent Group 1 winners Hotazhell and Scorthy Champ in Group 2 Futurity at the Curragh; looked an awkward ride when failing to uphold form with Scorthy Champ in National Stakes; probably unsuited by soft ground when below form in Prix Jean-Luc Legardere; came good in style over 1m on quick ground at the Breeders' Cup.

10/11

OUR TIP

Form: 3242-1

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Talented juvenile sprinter last year, winning the Group 3 Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh and twice placed at top level, notably when second to fellow Irish raider Magnum Force at the Breeders' Cup on final start; warmed up for this with a comfortable odds-on win at Dundalk; a major threat to Henri Matisse if he stays.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Very experienced for his age; winner of six of his 16 starts and placed eight times; strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a C&D Group 2 in July; faded in the final quarter-mile of the Nunthorpe; could bounce back and helps to give the stable a strong hand, with Bucanero Fuerte also in the mix.

6/1

11th

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Arizona Blaze

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Often leads; has had plenty of racing for his tender years but he's tough and reliable and his first 5f run of the year saw him achieve strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a Group 2 at the Curragh (good; acts well on firm) in July; still has potential over 5f.

11/2

5

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Front running 3yo is a two-time Group 3 winner at 5.5f-6f; narrowly denied in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf last November on his last start over 5f (firm); touched off in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last month (6f, gd-fm); right in the mix on official ratings and a bold bid looks likely.

100/30

Form: 4124-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Big step forward from debut when bolting up on fast ground in a 6f maiden at Cork last September; stuck to his task well when second in a 7f Listed race at Dundalk; soundly beaten on soft ground over C&D in the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes.
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1st

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Comanche Brave

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Prevailed at the Curragh in May to break his Group 2 duck; not disgraced in the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot since but that seventh-place finish confirms his slight limitations at the top level; will find better opportunities when back down in class.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Comanche Brave

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Charles Boudot

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

The drop back to 6f proved to be a good move this spring, with a very respectable fifth in a hot Group 1 at Sha Tin in April (good to firm; Satono Reve second) and a 2l win in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good); not fully exposed at the trip and he's one to be interested in.

12/1

1st

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Comanche Brave

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Useful form at 7m/1m last season, fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, third in the Jersey Stakes, odds-on for 7f Naas win; kept on for third in 7f Group 2 in Saudi Arabia in February; ran as well as could have been expected when fifth of eight behind the spectacular Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin last month; trip possibly a little sharp for him.

5/1

7/1

Form: 91- D

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and got no run on debut at Gowran last June; showed notable promise in winning a maiden over this trip at the Curragh later that month; form well advertised by runner-up Green Impact in winning a Group 2 event at this venue; smart prospect.
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7th

2

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Navan

Hazdann

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

7f maiden winner at two; not seen again after a promising fourth behind Henri Matissse on seasonal debut last year; worth a market check.

8/1

4

(3)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

14:35 Leopardstown

Hazdann

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Slowly away and got no run on debut at Gowran last June; showed notable promise in winning a maiden over this trip at the Curragh later that month; form well advertised by runner-up Green Impact in winning a Group 2 event at this venue; smart prospect.

7/1

1st

8

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Hazdann

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

travelled strongly, bumped start, prominent, switched left from 3f out, led and ridden over 1f out, kept on well, just did enough

14/1

Form: 81465- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Aimed high after his Galway festival maiden win; safely held by stablemate Henri Matisse on Futurity and National Stakes running; last of five in the Dewhurst on final start
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No / Draw
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22th

24

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Rock Of Cashel

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Niels Petersen

Proved well down the pecking order at Ballydoyle, notwithstanding two wins (7f/1m2f); comfortably on top in Ovrevoll handicap (8.5f) in latest start for a Norwegian stable that he has joined this year; however, faces a markedly harder assignment in this field.

33/1

4

(7)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Rock Of Cashel

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Highly-tried 3yo and often out of his depth but did win 4-runner 1m2f Navan contest in July when dropped in grade; tame effort in handicap company latest and now drops back to 1m; opposable.

12/1

19th

4

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Rock Of Cashel

9st 11lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Highly-tried 3yo and often out of his depth but did win 4-runner Navan contest over this trip in July when dropped in grade; no show in Group 3 Royal Whip over C&D latest; stiff task back in handicap company.

20/1

Form: 1- D

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 310,000gns as a yearling; has a decent future judged on debut win at Dundalk, but this is very demanding considering his relative inexperience.
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7th

7

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Fairyhouse

Spycraft

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Dundalk maiden on December debut but hasn't beaten many home in three starts since including on handicap debut last time out.

16/1

10th

11

(15)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:40 Naas

Spycraft

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

AW maiden winner was outclassed in a Leopardstown Group 3 and below form in a Gowran conditions race since; cheekpieces added today.

28/1

10th

11

(15)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:40 Naas

Spycraft

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

AW maiden winner was outclassed in a Leopardstown Group 3 and below form in a Gowran conditions race since; cheekpieces added today.

28/1

Form: 521- D

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Rated 90 after Galway maiden win on his third start; runner-up remains a maiden; hard to fancy at this level.
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12

(13)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Tribal Nation

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won his maiden on heavy but handled faster ground when sixth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; keen and didn't get home (lost shoe) over a mile at Killarney when long odds-on last time and gelded since; bit to prove and draw not great.

12/1

3rd

1

(2)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

17:45 Killarney

Tribal Nation

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won his maiden on heavy but fine on faster ground as he showed when a close sixth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; he might have gone really close on handicap debut at Naas (1m) the time before had he been sharper from the stalls; not yet exposed and could be hard to beat in a race of this nature; stable won this 12 months ago.

1/2

6th

24

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Tribal Nation

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Heavy-ground maiden winner who is effective on good but unraced on faster; the Group 3 he contested on reappearance was won by a Group 1 horse and he might have gone really close on handicap debut at Naas (1m) had he been sharper from the stalls; that form is working out well and he wouldn't be exposed just yet; considered.

25/1

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Arizona Blaze

SPOTLIGHT:

Henri Matisse

The Irish Sun:

Comanche Brave

TOPSPEED:

Arizona Blaze

POSTDATA:

Arizona Blaze