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Thursday 17th September

NAAS2.45 NAAS RACECOURSE CLAIMING 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 1 (7) DACESA (IRE) | (4) ZOFFANY’S DELIGHT (IRE) | (2) THE LAST KNIGHT (IRE)3.15 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 2 (3) ELIZABETHAN (USA) | (12) PERFECT MATCH (IRE) | (13) RUSSIAN RIVER (IRE)3.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND (C & G) MAIDEN 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 3 (6) FIGHT ZONE (USA) | (9) HYPE (IRE) | (11) PREAMBLE (IRE)4.15 FORAN EQUINE IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND AUCTION MAIDEN 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 4 (9) GISELLES THUNDER (IRE) | (3) MR FAYEZ (IRE) | (4) BASHARAT4.45 NAAS NURSERY HANDICAP 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 5 (4) VERBAL FENCING (IRE) | (12) WHITE PEPPER (IRE) | (3) IRON SHERIFF (IRE)5.15 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 6 (4) FRIENDLY (IRE) | (5) GIULIANA (GER) | (10) SENSE OF STYLE (IRE)5.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 7 (8) SOUTHERN LIGHTS (IRE) | (5) KHARTOUM (USA) | (6) ONES ARE WILD

6.15 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 8 (1) ALEX D | (9) MAN OF PEACE (IRE) | (6) EMPORIO (IRE)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places Round course)

Naas is a left-handed track of about one and a half miles. It is very much a galloping track and has a stiff four-furlong straight. There is a two-furlong chute at the entrance to the straight that allows for five- and six-furlong races to be run on a straight course. Medium to high stalls have fared best in recent years.

Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 7 SARDONYX (14) 7796 2 9-12 | 62.6kg Gordon Elliott, Ireland Sam Ewing (10lb/5kg) Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in maiden (25/1) at Punchestown (7f, soft) 14 days ago. Improvement needed.

2 3 THE LAST KNIGHT (IRE) (34) 93457 2 9-12 | 62.6kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, seventh of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Yard in good form and won this race last year. Respected.

3 2 URBAN STEP (IRE) (23) b 88356 2 9-12 | 62.6kg

John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland William James Lee Thrice-raced maiden. 7/2, sixth of 13 in maiden at Cork (6f, heavy) 23 days ago. Trainer going well. Blinkers on first time.

4 9 ZOFFANY’S DELIGHT (IRE) (25) (D) s+t 9475010 2 9-12 | 62.6kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh Winner of nursery at Sligo in August. Below form eleventh of 20 in sales race over C&D soft) 25 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up with sights lowered.

5 5 RARE FLOWER (IRE) (4) 730490 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Michael Mulvany, Ireland G. F. Carroll Modest form. Sixteenth of 20 in sales race at the Curragh (6.3f, good to soft, 200/1) 4 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip.

6 11 WRITEWHENYOULAND (IRE) (23) 73957 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Mrs A. M. O’Shea, Ireland Adrian O’Shea (5lb/2kg) Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in maiden (25/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 23 days ago.

7 10 DACESA (IRE) (25) (C) 1001440 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley 5f maiden winner here in June. Similar form next 2 starts and it’s perhaps worth forgiving her latest run in big-field sales event here. Good chance at the weights.

8 6 CORNISH ROCK (IRE) (13) 5758 2 9-4 | 59.0kg

John M. Oxx, Ireland J. A. Powell (10lb/5kg) Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in maiden (100/1) at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago. Yard having good spell.

9 8 STYLEDOME (IRE) (13) s 784780 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland R. C. Colgan Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in nursery (40/1) at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

10 1 UNO MILIGRE 2 9-0 | 57.2kg W. P. Browne, Ireland A. J. Slattery (3lb/1kg) Foaled March 23. 27,000 gns Territories colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Lara Silvia. Dam 7f-8.3f winner. Keep an eye on in the betting.

11 4 LISABETTA (IRE) (12) 9265890 2 8-12 | 56.2kg

W. McCreery, Ireland Emma Louise Doyle (10lb/5kg) Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1 and visored for 1st time, thirteenth of 17 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 12 days ago.

12 12 MASS GATHERING (IRE) (13) b+t 9985028 2 8-12 | 56.2kg

J. A. Stack, Ireland M. A. Enright Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, below form in nursery at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago. However, stable in form and has claims on penultimate Sligo second.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Dacesa, 5-1 Zoffany’s Delight, 6-1 Mass Gathering, 15-2 The Last Knight, 11-1 Urban Step, 14-1 Uno Miligre, 14-1 Lisabetta, 25-1 Styledome, 25-1 Sardonyx, 33-1 Cornish Rock, 33-1 Rare Flower, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:It may to forgive DACESA her latest run in a big-field sales event here and she has solid claims at the weights on her first 3 runs. Zoffany’s Delight was also out the back in the same sales race here but will be a threat if recapturing the level of his Sligo nursery win. The Last Knight and Mass Gathering are also on the shortlist.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. DACESA (IRE) 2. ZOFFANY’S DELIGHT (IRE) 3. THE LAST KNIGHT (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Vormir 2-9-8 7-4f G. M. Lyons C. T. Keane 13 2018 Fox Hill 2-9-5 25-1 Adrian McGuinness R. P. Whelan 16 2017 Mister Magic 2-8-13 7-1 John Patrick Murtagh Shane Foley 14 2016 Dinky Inty 2-8-10 12-1 Timothy Doyle G. P. Halpin (3) 5

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.45 NAAS RACECOURSE CLAIMING 2yo €9,000 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 1




1 9 ALARM CALL 79 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Sister to useful winner up to 6f Immediate and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner Facilitate and 6f winner Its A Given dam, 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner Prohibit.

2 7 BLUE BUNNY (IRE) 78 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland G. P. Halpin Foaled March 31. €11,000 foal, Markaz filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Grain de Sel and 7f/1m winner Beau Temps.

3 5 ELIZABETHAN (USA) (6) 10074 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Promising individual who left debut form well behind when fourth of 14 in maiden at Limerick (6.7f, heavy, 7/2) 6 days ago, every chance 1f out. Should progress and looks to have leading claims.

4 2 ESPOUSE (IRE) 78 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T. P. Madden Foaled February 9. €12,000 foal, €1,600 yearling, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Valeria Messalina.

5 4 JUST REMINISCING (IRE) 78 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

W. McCreery, Ireland William James Lee Foaled May 8. Bungle Inthejungle filly. Sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Living In The Past and half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Yogi’s Girl. Dam maiden (stayed 6f). Trainer going well.

6 12 KEEPER OF TIME (IRE) (5) 7990 2 9-2 | 58.1kg J. F. Levins, Ireland D. W. O’Connor (3lb/1kg) Twice-raced filly. 40/1, probably flattered when 6 lengths last of 11 to Monday in listed race at Leopardstown (7f, good) 5 days ago.

7 16 KHARMA (IRE) 78 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Edward P. Harty, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Foaled February 11. No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1½m winner Min Alemarat, 2-y-o 7.2f winner Sir Edwin Landseer and winner up to 1½m Beyond Conceit.

8 15 LAY IT OUT (IRE) (60) 780 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland C. P. Hoban 20/1, didn’t show a great deal when eleventh of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut 60 days ago, merely plugging on.

9 14 LET IT BEA (IRE) (101) 780 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley 28/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when eleventh of 16 in maiden at this course (5f, good to firm) on debut. Off 101 days. Ought to do better somewhere down the line.

10 3 NIAMH ELIZABETH (IRE) (13) 780 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Miss Katy Brown, Ireland K. K. Hennessy (7lb/3kg) Last of 13 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, soft, 18/1) on debut 13 days ago, doing too much too soon.

11 6 PALLASMORE LASS (IRE) 78 2 9-2 | 58.1kg G. O’Leary, Ireland N. G. McCullagh Foaled January 25. Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 9f winner Sammrah. Dam 7f-8.6f winner.

12 10 PERFECT MATCH (IRE) (13) 8802 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland S. B. Kelly (3lb/1kg) Promising sort who left debut form well behind when second of 12 in maiden (50/1) at Down Royal (5f, soft) 13 days ago, clear of rest. Stable in good form. Should improve.

13 13 RUSSIAN RIVER (IRE) t 79 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh €210,000Y: seventh foal: half-sister to 2 winners, notably smart winner up to 1½m Miss Marjurie (2-y-o 7f winner) Wears tongue strap. Won 6-runner barrier trial at Dundalk in September.

14 1 STAR ACT (IRE) (40) 7800 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Adrian McGuinness, Ireland R. P. Whelan Twice-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden (100/1) at Cork (5f, good) 40 days ago, never involved.

15 11 THE BLUE GARTER (13) 823 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Noel Meade, Ireland C. D. Hayes 20/1, made an encouraging start to career when third of 12 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, soft) on debut 13 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress.

16 8 VOLER MON COEUR (IRE) 78 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Andrew Kinirons, Ireland L. F. Roche Foaled March 27. €135,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to 7f-9f winner Boston Bruin and half-sister to numerous winners, including 7f-9f winner Kalsa and winner up to 1¼m Bocca Baciata, both smart.

16 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:3-1 Elizabethan, 4-1 Perfect Match, 11-2 Alarm Call, 9-1 The Blue Garter, 12-1 Keeper of Time, 12-1 Russian River, 22-1 Just Reminiscing, 22-1 Espouse, 28-1 Lay It Out, 28-1 Let It Bea, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Aidan O’Brien’s ELIZABETHAN is selected to get off the mark at the third time of asking having shown much improved form at Limerick last week. Perfect Match looks to be the main threat after his recent runner-up effort at Down Royal, while any support for Russian River or Alarm Call may prove to be significant, the former having won a barrier trial at Dundalk earlier this month.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ELIZABETHAN (USA) 2. PERFECT MATCH (IRE) 3. RUSSIAN RIVER (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Deidra 2-9-0 5-2 M. D. O’Callaghan L. F. Roche 18 2018 Chestnut Express 2-9-0 8-1 Darren Bunyan C. D. Hayes 20



3.15 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN 2yo fillies €15,500 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 2




1 3 ALZARRI (IRE) 79 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Andrew McNamara, Ireland Emmet McNamara Foaled April 8. No Nay Never colt. Dam, 11.7f/1½m winner, sister to useful 8.3f-1¾m winner Viewpoint and closely related to useful 1m-11f winner Making Eyes.

2 8 BREAGAGH (IRE) (26) 7980 2 9-5 | 59.4kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland N. G. McCullagh Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, thirteenth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) 26 days ago, never better than mid-field.

3 4 CATHKIN PEAK (IRE) (19) 884 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland S. B. Kelly (3lb/1kg) Showed some ability when fourth of 12 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 18/1) on debut 19 days ago, staying on final 1f. Stable in good form. Open to progress.

4 10 CEAPACH RUA (FR) 80 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Denis Hogan, Ireland James J. Doyle Foaled February 16. €6,500 foal, €13,000 yearling, 12,000 gns 2-y-o, Fast Company colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed easy 1¼m) Priors Lodge.

5 11 CISCO DISCO (IRE) (52) 79779 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Jack W. Davison, Ireland Vanessa Maye (7lb/3kg) Thrice-raced gelding. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft, 100/1) 52 days ago, weakening approaching straight.

6 1 FIGHT ZONE (USA) (15) 100533 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Thrice-raced colt. Again improved when third of 10 in maiden (5/1) at Gowran (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Stable in good form. Looks the one to beat here.

7 13 FLEXIBLE APPROACH (IRE) (15) 7970 2 9-5 | 59.4kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Twice-raced colt. Again showed nothing when last of 10 in maiden (50/1) at Gowran (7f, soft) 15 days ago.

8 12 GEMINI MAN (IRE) 80 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

K. J. Condon, Ireland William James Lee Foaled May 12. €55,000 yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Celtic Beauty. Stable having good spell.

9 6 HYPE (IRE) (101) 798 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland W. M. Lordan Promising individual. 16/1, shaped better than the bare result when eighth of 18 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) on debut. Off 101 days. Should improve.

10 5 LINCOLN HAWK (IRE) 80 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Gordon Elliott, Ireland Declan McDonogh Foaled April 14. €20,000 foal, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1¼m-12.5f winner Hint of Frost and 11f winner Dragonite. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner who stayed 1½m, also won over hurdles.

11 2 PREAMBLE (IRE) t 85 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Foaled February 1. No Nay Never colt. Brother to 1m winner Never Rains and 1¼m winner Head Over Heels. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful winner up to 8.5f Reux. Wears tongue strap.

12 9 THE CASINO KING (IRE) (26) 7900 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Edward P. Harty, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Twice-raced gelding. Went backwards from debut when fourteenth of 18 in maiden (200/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 26 days ago.

13 7 YULONG DE LEGEND (IRE) 80 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Foaled March 26. €62,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Closely related to 7f winner Ellery Lane. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1½m.

13 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:3-1 Fight Zone, 4-1 Preamble, 7-1 Hype, 15-2 Cathkin Peak, 9-1 Yulong De Legend, 14-1 Ceapach Rua, 16-1 Lincoln Hawk, 18-1 Gemini Man, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:It looks a matter of time before FIGHT ZONE gets his head in front having progressed in each of his 3 starts so far. A reproduction of his most recent third at Gowran should make him tough to beat. Joseph O’Brien’s Hype shaped better than the bare result on debut and can chase the selection home, while the market should guide expectations for newcomers Preamble and Yulong de Legend.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. FIGHT ZONE (USA) 2. HYPE (IRE) 3. PREAMBLE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Eloy d’Amerval 2-9-5 11-2 Gerard Keane R. C. Colgan 14 2018 Eclipse Storm 2-9-5 16-1 J. A. Stack C. D. Hayes 18



3.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND (C & G) MAIDEN 2yo colts and geldings €15,500 6f (1210 Metres)RACE 3




1 4 GRIGADALE (IRE) 87 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland Ross Coakley Foaled March 30. Kodiac colt. Dam, winner up to 8.6f (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to smart 9f/1¼m winner Gifts of Gold. Sixth of 11 to Star Official in barrier trial at Dundalk in September.

2 8 DOTS DE FEETYA (IRE) 88 2 9-3 | 58.5kg Darren Bunyan, Ireland L. F. Roche Foaled February 27. €18,000 yearling, Coulsty gelding. Dam, 5f winner, sister to useful 5f-7f winner Crimson Fern.

3 9 MR FAYEZ (IRE) (21) 9582 2 9-3 | 58.5kg Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland Shane Foley Twice-raced colt. 6/1, second of 6 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. No reason why he won’t be in the shake up again with a repeat here.

4 1 BASHARAT (22) 9004 2 8-13 | 56.7kg A. Slattery, Ireland A. J. Slattery (3lb/1kg) Twice-raced colt. 20/1, fourth of 8 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, soft) 22 days ago. Not discounted for each-way purposes for all nurseries may be more his bag in due course.

5 7 COINS CROSS (IRE) 87 2 8-13 | 56.7kg Edward P. Harty, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Foaled April 21. €5,000 yearling, Dragon Pulse gelding. Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow.

6 6 ROCKIN JACK (IRE) (21) t 8705 2 8-13 | 56.7kg Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland R. P. Whelan Twice-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in maiden (33/1) at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 21 days ago.

7 5 VAZZY (IRE) (7) 890 2 8-13 | 56.7kg Noel Meade, Ireland C. T. Keane Once-raced gelding. 80/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May well do better longer term.

8 10 WONDER STARELZAAM (IRE) h+t 88 2 8-13 | 56.7kg Niall Thomas Egan, Ireland J. M. Sheridan (5lb/2kg) Foaled March 3. €4,500 yearling, Elzaam colt. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Wears tongue strap for debut and probably best watched unless market vibes are positive.

9 2 GISELLES THUNDER (IRE) (12) 100244 2 8-8 | 54.4kg Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland W. M. Lordan Thrice-raced filly. Matched previous best when fourth of 17 in maiden at Navan (5.8f 12 days ago. Proving consistent rather than progressive but she’s a real player in a race lacking depth.

10 3 KOMPROMAT (IRE) 88 2 8-8 | 54.4kg Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland Adam Farragher (7lb/3kg) Foaled February 27. €5,000 yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Golden Ping. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner.

10 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:2-1 Giselles Thunder, 3-1 Mr Fayez, 6-1 Basharat, 14-1 Kompromat, 18-1 Dots De Feetya, 22-1 Coins Cross, 25-1 Vazzy, 25-1 Wonder Starelzaam, 25-1 Grigadale, 33-1 Rockin Jack

TIMEFORM VIEW:GISELLES THUNDER is proving consistent rather than progressive but she again ran well 12 days ago and a repeat of that performance may be enough to see her come home in front in an ordinary-looking affair. Mr Fayez rates next best ahead of Basharat.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. GISELLES THUNDER (IRE) 2. MR FAYEZ (IRE) 3. BASHARAT

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Danielles Diamond 2-9-5 5-1 Brian Nolan R. P. Whelan 10 2018 All The King’s Men 2-9-5 4-7f Aidan O’Brien Donnacha O’Brien 8 2017 Aurora Eclipse 2-9-0 15-8f M. D. O’Callaghan Pat Smullen 16 2016 Courage Under Fire 2-9-5 9-10f Aidan O’Brien Donnacha O’Brien (3) 10



4.15 FORAN EQUINE IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND AUCTION MAIDEN 2yo €20,000 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 4



Draw: Against High Pace Information: Strong

1 16 PROCELLARUM (IRE) (25) 9344570 2 10-0 | 63.5kg

Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland G. M. Ryan (3lb/1kg) Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, below form thirteenth of 20 in minor event at this course (6f, soft) 25 days ago. This more suitable stepping up in trip.

2 5 CURSORY EXAM (20) s 988475 2 9-13 | 63.0kg G. O’Leary, Ireland D. N. Curran (10lb/5kg) Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in nursery at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 15/2) 20 days ago, dropping away pretty tamely. 3 lb lower now at least.

3 9 IRON SHERIFF (IRE) (34) 87360 2 9-12 | 62.6kg

Kevin Prendergast, Ireland C. D. Hayes Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 40/1) 34 days ago. Has displayed promise and type to do better now handicapping (pedigree ongoing recommendation).

4 3 VERBAL FENCING (IRE) (13) s 96066631 2 9-11 | 62.1kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland L. T. McAteer (7lb/3kg) Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 13-runner nursery (11/4) at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago, just holding on. Fancied to go well again.

5 6 VIRTUAL HUG (IRE) (22) 99848 2 9-11 | 62.1kg Conor O’Dwyer, Ireland William James Lee Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, soft, 8/1) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut.

6 4 SHAMBARA (IRE) (13) 9365649 2 9-8 | 60.8kg

John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Nikita Amelia Kane (7lb/3kg) Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, 8¼ lengths ninth of 13 to Verbal Fencing in nursery at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago. Stable having good spell.

7 2 MONTENOTTE (8) b 959855 2 9-7 | 60.3kg John Joseph Murphy, Ireland R. C. Colgan Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 5 in nursery at Cork (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Yet to improve from debut form and blinkers need to have a positive effect now.

8 8 WONDER SPIRIT (14) 99566 2 9-6 | 59.9kg Noel Meade, Ireland C. T. Keane Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in maiden (40/1) at Punchestown (8f, soft) 14 days ago, never nearer. Type to do better in handicaps.

9 12 EQUILOVE (IRE) (33) 88393 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 7 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 33 days ago, not knocked about once held. In excellent hands and handicaps may bring about improvement.

10 1 BELL EX ONE (IRE) (27) 9895973 2 9-3 | 58.5kg R. P. Cody, Ireland Adam Farragher (7lb/3kg) Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 9 in nursery at Killarney (8.2f, heavy, 12/1) 27 days ago. Looks competitive on form.

11 10 TOSTO (IRE) (13) 87464 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Noel Meade, Ireland Oisin James Orr Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, fourth of 13 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Type to do better now handicapping.

12 15 WHITE PEPPER (IRE) (13) s 1008703 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland G. F. Carroll Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, excellent ¾-length third of 13 to Verbal Fencing in nursery at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago, never nearer. Has good chance on form.

13 14 ALEXANDRA COLLEGE (IRE) (13) s 850090 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T. P. Madden Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 16½ lengths last of 13 to Verbal Fencing in nursery at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago. More needed.

14 11 MOONHALL GIRL (IRE) (27) 908467 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Patrick Joseph Hayes, Ireland S. P. Davis Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in nursery (6/1) at Killarney (8.2f, heavy) 27 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.

15 13 SOCIAL DANZER (IRE) (41) 38797 2 8-11 | 55.8kg P. F. McEnery, Ireland R. P. Cleary Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft, 150/1) 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip. More required now handicapping.

16 7 CALA LADY (IRE) (35) 93677 2 8-7 | 54.0kg Conor O’Dwyer, Ireland L. F. Roche Showed little to date, seventh of 10 in maiden on qualifying run at Leopardstown (7f, good, 250/1) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.

16 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-2 Verbal Fencing, 7-1 White Pepper, 10-1 Bell Ex One, 11-1 Equilove, 12-1 Wonder Spirit, 12-1 Virtual Hug, 12-1 Cursory Exam, 14-1 Procellarum, 14-1 Iron Sheriff, 16-1 Shambara, 18-1 Tosto, 22-1 Moonhall Girl, 33-1 Cala Lady, 33-1 Alexandra College, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:VERBAL FENCING was well backed and showed improved form under a more-positive ride to get off the mark at Down Royal 13 days ago. She’s fancied to go well again. White Pepper caught the eye behind that rival and this longer trip will suit. Iron Sheriff is also fancied to go well on nursery debut.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. VERBAL FENCING (IRE) 2. WHITE PEPPER (IRE) 3. IRON SHERIFF (IRE)



4.45 NAAS NURSERY HANDICAP 2yo €10,000 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 5



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 2 BUZZ OF NEW YORK (IRE) 83 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland William James Lee Foaled March 9. Toronado filly. Dam 15f winner out of unraced half-sister to dam of very smart 6f-1m performer Gordon Lord Byron. Yard having good spell.

2 8 FAST CELT (IRE) (8) 790 2 9-2 | 58.1kg John Joseph Murphy, Ireland K. J. Leonard Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 14 in maiden (22/1) at Cork (8f, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago, not knocked about.

3 3 FEMALE APPROACH (IRE) 79 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Noel Meade, Ireland G. M. Ryan (3lb/1kg) Foaled April 28. 27,000 gns foal, 35,000 gns yearling, €47,200 2-y-o, Camelot filly.

4 11 FRIENDLY (IRE) (35) 10042 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Promising sort. 11/4, second of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good) 35 days ago. Open to progress.

5 10 GIULIANA (GER) (14) 9182 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Promising individual. Second of 9 in maiden (18/5) at Punchestown (7f, soft) 14 days ago. May well do better.

6 7 HARD OR SOFT (IRE) 79 2 9-2 | 58.1kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland W. M. Lordan Foaled April 21. The Gurkha filly. Dam, 5f winner who stayed 7f, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Mythical Magic.

7 12 LOVEBALLERINA (IRE) 75 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan Anthony Howard, Ireland C. D. Hayes Foaled March 22. Estidhkaar filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Casamento. Dam unraced.

8 6 ROSA WOODSII (FR) (53) 840 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Once-raced filly. Tenth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 8/1) on debut 53 days ago, not knocked about. Stable in good form. Should improve.

9 4 SEA SESSIONS (12) 837 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Once-raced filly. Seventh of 17 in maiden (33/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 12 days ago, never nearer. Up in trip. Open to improvement.

10 9 SENSE OF STYLE (IRE) (19) t 90622 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh Promising type. Second of 9 in maiden at Navan (8f, heavy, 5/2) 19 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should progress.

11 1 TALONS OF STEEL (IRE) 82 2 9-2 | 58.1kg John Joseph Murphy, Ireland R. C. Colgan Foaled May 3. Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to 1m-9f winner Striding Out. Dam, 10.3f winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 2½m Leading Light.

12 5 YOURPLACEERMINE (IRE) (33) 830 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Denis Hogan, Ireland J. M. Sheridan (5lb/2kg) Once-raced filly. 12/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) on debut 33 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.

12 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:13-8 Friendly, 4-1 Giuliana, 9-2 Sense of Style, 14-1 Rosa Woodsii, 20-1 Buzz of New York, 22-1 Yourplaceermine, 25-1 Sea Sessions, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Aidan O’Brien’s FRIENDLY should have more to offer on the back of last month’s Leopardstown second and can strike at the third time of asking. Giuliana shaped nicely when runner-up at Punchestown recently and may provide the chief threat ahead of Sense of Style.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. FRIENDLY (IRE) 2. GIULIANA (GER) 3. SENSE OF STYLE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Fancy Blue 2-9-0 6-1 Aidan O’Brien Donnacha O’Brien 15



5.15 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN 2yo fillies €15,500 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 6




1 10 DEPUTY SANDY (IRE) 88 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Sales price raised to €60,000 as a yearling. First foal of fairly useful 1½m-13.4f winner. Third of 8 in barrier trial at Dundalk in September.

2 5 DRUK (FR) 88 2 9-7 | 60.3kg W. P. Browne, Ireland William James Lee Foaled March 23. Sea The Stars colt. Brother to 12.3f winner Seize Your Star and half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Barlongueta and 7.5f winner Kiril.

3 6 FAITHFUL PRINCE (IRE) 88 2 9-7 | 60.3kg John McConnell, Ireland R. P. Cleary Foaled April 16. €2,200 foal, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Half-brother to 5f-7f winner Levendula. Dam 7f winner who stayed 9.5f.

4 4 INDULGING 88 2 9-7 | 60.3kg T. M. Walsh, Ireland C. D. Hayes 20,000Y half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Mick’s Yer Man (2-y-o 5f winner) and 2-y-o 6f winner Sawaahel (by Pastoral Pursuits). Fifth of 9 in barrier trial at Dundalk in September.

5 7 KHARTOUM (USA) 100 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Foaled April 1. £1,000,000 yearling. Closely related to smart 2-y-o 5f winner Monarch of Egypt and half-brother to useful 1m-1½m winner Cantiniere. Typically superbly-bred. Has big-race entries.

6 9 ONES ARE WILD 88 2 9-7 | 60.3kg

Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland G. M. Ryan (3lb/1kg) Foaled February 5. £52,000 yearling. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), sister to smart 2-y-o 6f winner Showcasing and half-sister to smart 6f winner Camacho. Big-race entries and he’s one to note.

7 8 SEA APPEAL (IRE) 88 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland R. C. Colgan Foaled March 28. 42,000 gns yearling. Brother to 1m-9.5f winner Cubiste and half-brother to 6f/7f winner Golden Kingdom and 8.6f winner Decoration of War. Last in Dundalk barrier trial in July.

8 2 SOUTHERN LIGHTS (IRE) 89 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh €550,000 half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner W G Grace from the family of Derby and dual Breeders’ Cup Turf winner High Chaparral. Won 9-runner barrier trial at Dundalk in September. Lots to like.

9 3 WHYZZAT 88 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Denis Hogan, Ireland James J. Doyle Foaled February 22. 160,000 gns half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Culturati and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Whim. Interesting to see what the market has to say.

10 11 MOLLY GRUE (IRE) 88 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Tracey Collins, Ireland R. P. Whelan Foaled May 12. €3,000 yearling, Prince of Lir filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Acclamation.

11 1 ZOLA SAKURA (IRE) 89 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Foaled January 8. €82,000 foal, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Water’s Edge. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Ransom O’War.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-4 Southern Lights, 10-3 Khartoum, 7-1 Zola Sakura, 8-1 Deputy Sandy, 17-2 Ones Are Wild, 18-1 Whyzzat, 25-1 Druk, 33-1 Indulging, 33-1 Molly Grue, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:SOUTHERN LIGHTS showed plenty of what he is about when winning a Dundalk barrier trial recently and is taken to make a successful start in this maiden. Khartoum is a typically fantastically-bred Coolmore newcomer and must be respected. Ones Are Wild and Zola Sakura also make some appeal before betting clues.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SOUTHERN LIGHTS (IRE) 2. KHARTOUM (USA) 3. ONES ARE WILD

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Valeria Messalina 2-9-0 9-1 Mrs J. Harrington T. P. Madden (3) 16 2018 Old Glory 2-9-5 6-4f Aidan O’Brien Donnacha O’Brien 16 2017 Flag of Honour 2-9-5 4-6f Aidan O’Brien Seamie Heffernan 10



5.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 2yo €15,500 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 7




1 5 ALEX D (62) (BF) 100342 2 9-7 | 60.3kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Thrice-raced gelding. 11/8, second of 8 in maiden at Limerick (6.7f, good) 62 days ago. Yard in good form. Another bold show likely.

2 1 BEN ASKER (IRE) 76 2 9-7 | 60.3kg M. Halford, Ireland R. P. Whelan Foaled April 19. €5,500 yearling, Rock of Gibraltar colt. Brother to winner abroad and half-brother to several winners, including useful 5f/6f winner Orvar and 2-y-o 7f winner Dark Kingdom.

3 3 CASTLE STABLES (IRE) 76 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T. P. Madden Foaled February 24. €8,000 yearling, Australia colt. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 10.4f) Elusive Pimpernel.

4 10 COOPER’S HAWK (IRE) (20) 7604 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Promising sort. Fourth of 7 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 14/1) 20 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress.

5 8 DREAM KATCHER (IRE) (3) t 7500 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Conor O’Dwyer, Ireland William James Lee Twice-raced gelding. 150/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to soft) 3 days ago.

6 12 EMPORIO (IRE) 76 2 9-7 | 60.3kg

Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland G. M. Ryan (3lb/1kg) Foaled March 4. Zoffany colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 7.4f winner Sherpa. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1½m, closely related to smart 7.4f-9f winner Psalm. Yard in good form.

7 7 HOT VOICE (IRE) (3) 7500 2 9-7 | 60.3kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Twice-raced colt. 100/1, twelfth of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to soft) 3 days ago.

8 6 KAILASH (IRE) 76 2 9-7 | 60.3kg D. K. Weld, Ireland Oisin James Orr Foaled April 16. Mastercraftsman colt. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner.

9 2 MAN OF PEACE (IRE) 80 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Foaled May 20. Australia colt. Closely related to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Battle of Marengo and useful 2-y-o 7f winner Perhaps. Dam 8.4f/9.4f winner. Likely type.

10 13 SCRUM HALF (IRE) 75 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Noel Meade, Ireland R. P. Cleary Foaled March 7. €23,000 yearling, Dawn Approach gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 13f Western Australia.

11 9 CLASSICAL MEMORIES (IRE) 75 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland Ross Coakley Foaled February 18. Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 1¼m-1½m winner Lyrical Attraction and winner abroad by Cape Cross. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 1¼m/11f winner Piano.

12 4 SIMPLYIRRESISTIBLE (IRE) 76 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

J. A. Stack, Ireland C. D. Hayes Foaled May 12. The Gurkha filly. Closely related to 1m-1¼m winner Hippolyto and 1¼m-1½m winner Aldan River. Dam unraced. Yard having good spell.

13 11 SZIGET (IRE) (12) 7658 2 9-2 | 58.1kg John F. Grogan, Ireland W. M. Lordan Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 17 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 12 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip.

13 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:13-8 Alex D, 11-2 Man of Peace, 10-1 Emporio, 11-1 Kailash, 12-1 Cooper’s Hawk, 16-1 Simplyirresistible, 18-1 Ben Asker, 22-1 Sziget, 22-1 Castle Stables, 33-1 Scrum Half, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:ALEX D only just failed to beat a useful sort at Limerick 2 months ago and sets a high standard on that form. Man of Peace and Emporio look the pick of the newcomers before market clues.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ALEX D 2. MAN OF PEACE (IRE) 3. EMPORIO (IRE)



6.15 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN 2yo €17,000 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 8

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