May 17 / 17.26 Naas

17.26

Good

Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1610-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won three of his six starts as a juvenile, including a Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good to yielding) and a valuable conditions race at Ascot (6f, good); struggled when dropped to 5f at the Breeders' Cup on final start; ran out a ready winner of a C&D Listed contest on seasonal return to mark his first victory over the minimum trip; carries a penalty but big chance of following up.
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16th

11

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Mission Central

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Started the year with two Listed wins at 5f before charging up the stands' side to snatch the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) from under Rayevka's nose; not the same horse in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket after (6f; had good form at the trip as a 2yo) where he wouldn't have won at 5f and was eased down; has a question mark now but he's capable of putting his stamp on this race if on song.

8/1

7th

10

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Mission Central

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Progressive 3yo gelding who brings impressive stats, being 3-3 (all over 5f against his elders) this term and 3-3 over 6f; finished strongly to get up in the final strides in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; all bar one of his trainer's five July Cup winners have been 3yos; big player back up in distance.

11/2

1st

26

(24)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Mission Central

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Best 2yo form over 6f, including when winning a valuable conditions race on this track; vulnerable over 5f then but speed tests at this trip have proved his forte in 2026, disposing of his rivals in two Listed races at Naas (good) quite impressively; intriguing contender back up in class.

9/1

33/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 610-70 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and yielding ground; not at best on Curragh return; didn't get the clearest of runs when 12th of 15 and 5.5l behind the winner Mission Central in a C&D Listed contest last time; others preferred.
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4th

4

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Gazelle dOr

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Strike rate of 5-21 (including neck defeat of Kendall Roy in soft-ground Curragh premier handicap last September); better than ever in her last two races, finishing second from a good draw at Naas (5f Listed) and over 6f at Fairyhouse when beaten a short head in conditions race; has missed three engagements since but has her chance and easier ground okay.

7/2

3rd
2 (3)
Keke

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 205-81 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Seven wins over 5f and 6f generally on good ground; won off 97 in a 6f handicap here last time (good); his mark of 104 is a career high but he will need to improve again now entering stakes company.
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4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

7f and Cork not really his bag, so not a bad effort at all when beaten less than 2l in Listed company last time; previous fourth of 20 in British-dominated Scurry handicap was creditable too, and will have every chance if he gets the right set-up.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Keke

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap; twice successful at 6f; now attempting this trip for the first time; has run well in Listed sprints this term and won a Naas conditions event before a creditable fourth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh.

7/1

7/1

Form: 07-622 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
1-12 on turf but has had a few near misses, including when beaten a short head in a 5f Curragh handicap (soft) on penultimate; ran a career best over C&D last time when 0.75l behind Mission Central; better off with that rival now; good chance with a repeat.
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1st

5

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Likedbymike

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

C&D maiden winner and second to Kendall Roy in C&D Listed in June; took full advantage of good opportunity in minor Naas contest earlier this month, much tougher back in this grade but could go well and easier ground may suit.

9/2

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:17 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 20 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024, but has been in excellent form this year in sprints, including runner-up efforts in Listed company over C&D (behind Mission Central) and Cork; never involved here 12 days ago, but type to bounce back and enjoys this track; the one to beat.

7/4

10th

3

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 19 starts came in Cork maiden but has strung together a series of good efforts in decent sprint company this season, notably seconds in Listed events both here and at Cork, most recently third in conditions event here early in the month; best form at 5f so possibly vulnerable at this longer trip.

10/1

Form: 060-00 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won her third handicap off 77 at Chepstow last August (5f, good to soft); no real impact in Listed races since and well beaten back in a handicap here last time (6f, good); others more appealing.
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5th

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Billie Be Quick

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Mostly campaigned (without success) in Listed company since winning off 77 at Chepstow (5f, gd-sft) last August; remains 10lb above that last success but a repeat of her 3l Cork fourth on penultimate would give her a squeak back in handicap company and she'll be suited by a strongly run race.

13/2

8th

2

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Billie Be Quick

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Unplaced in seven races (six of them Listed) since winning a Class 4 handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; ran okay on Sunday but she will need more to take this; blinkers the headgear of choice.

33/1

4th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Billie Be Quick

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner in handicaps; has finished behind Keke in her last two races but wasn't too far away last time at Naas (Listed) despite fluffing the start; 80-1 that day but won't be anything like those odds here; could feature.

12/1

12/1

Form: 9000/0 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Moss Tucker

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Former winner of the Group 1 Flying Five but isn't at that level anymore; two respectable runs behind Mission Central at Naas over 5f this term; needs to do better but any easing of the ground will help.

6/1

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

Form: 4/030-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Goodwood Group 2 in 2024; sparingly raced last year, well beaten in a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); some better efforts twice at Dundalk but more needed here and lacks a run.
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10th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Black Forza

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Group 2 Richmond Stakes winner in 2024; sparingly raced last year, including third of 5 behind Valiant Force in 5f conditions event here; never sighted on seasonal return in Naas Listed in May and has had time off since (gelded); first-time headgear combination for handicap debut.

9/1

29

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Black Forza

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Reserve; won 6f Group 2 at Goodwood (good to firm) as a 2yo; sparingly raced with mixed results since and has plenty to prove after a low-key Listed run on reappearance at Naas (5f); no aids latest; has worn blinkers, first-time cheekpieces today.

50/1

7th

1

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Black Forza

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Winner of a Goodwood Group 2 in 2024; sparingly raced last year, well beaten in a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); some better efforts twice at Dundalk but more needed here and lacks a run.

18/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 95-296 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this yard at Dundalk before disappointing in Cork Listed race next time on soft; much better over C&D last time when a 2.75l sixth behind Mission Central.
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9th

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024; first win since came here last month in 5f handicap (first-time blinkers) coming off strong pace to reel in long-time leader late on (Collective Power, Fox In Flight and Valiant Force behind); 5lb higher now but still on an okay mark.

5/1

1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

11th

7

(17)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; has failed to win since; last four runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; cheekpieces used for first time in Ireland.

12/1

Form: 5-1500 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five-time winner at the track at 5f-8f, including 4-runner minor contest last winter; out of form on turf in first half of season and last month's AW return leaves him with a fair bit to find with some of these.

10/1

7th

1

(6)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

10st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Struggling on turf this season but won his last start over C&D in February and, overall, he has won five times at this venue over a variety of trips; second behind Eclairage in this last season; a return to form would come as no surprise but David Egan prefers Ipanema Queen.

16/1

13th

1

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Valiant Force

10st 0lb

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; drop in class after contesting a Listed race and C&D Group 2 in May; was 20lb higher at his peak; still an entire.

12/1

10th
12 (1)
Lady Iman

5/1

Form: 12109- C

Last run: 247 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Amassed an impressive CV in her opening runs last season; won her AW maiden before landing a 5f Curragh Listed contest, and a Naas Group 3; failed to justify 8-15 odds in a Curragh Group 2 before resuming progress with a Molecomb Stakes victory at Goodwood; form tapered off in her final two Group runs; big player on ratings but lacks a run.
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10th

12

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Lady Iman

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Amassed an impressive CV in her opening runs last season; won her AW maiden before landing a 5f Curragh Listed contest, and a Naas Group 3; failed to justify 8-15 odds in a Curragh Group 2 before resuming progress with a Molecomb Stakes victory at Goodwood; form tapered off in her final two Group runs; big player on ratings but lacks a run.

5/1

9

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Lady Iman

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Unraced on softer than good; down the field in the Nunthorpe when taking on her elders last time; very productive (11121) otherwise and beat some of today's rivals in the Molecomb at Goodwood; leading form claims back against own age group.

3/1

16

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Lady Iman

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: G M Lyons

High-class sprinting juvenile whose sole defeat in five starts came over 6f in June; put the record straight with another improved show to win a 5f Group 3 at Goodwood under a penalty since; that wasn't the strongest of races, her main victims having marks in the 90s, but this easy track looks sure to suit her style and with the serious weight concession from her elders she has obvious claims; has been supplemented.

5/1

Non-runners

Sarahmae, Ipanema Queen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €40.40
Straight Forecast €75.49
Trifecta €206.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mission Central

The Irish Sun:

Likedbymike

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mission Central

TOPSPEED:

Mission Central

POSTDATA:

Mission Central