MEETING · TODAY

Saturday 16 May 2026 Navan

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

8 races 73 runners First off 13:12

Going Good Headline 16:07 · €30,923

13:12

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

5f180y ·Good ·€12,958 · 11 runners AI Barrow Boy 5/4 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Barrow Boy

Age 2 · 9-5

G. F. Carroll 10%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

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9-5

5/4 5/2 6/5

Half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner for this yard Snellen (inc 2yo/Group 3; RPR 113); dam 1m2f turf/1m4f AW winner (103), half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Night Lagoon (dam of King George winner Novellist); lots of debut promise over C&D last month when chasing home a smart-looking type, despite running green; likely major player here given the benefit of that experience.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Dhikola

Age 2 · 9-5

R. P. Whelan 9%

John S O'Donoghue 9%

—

9-5

40/1 FCST 33/1

Ardad colt cost 45,000GBP as a yearling; third foal; closely related to Spanish 1m winner Running Hot, half-brother to 6f turf 2yo/1m AW winner Priapos (RPR 84); dam 5.7f winner (76), half-sister to winners Global Applause (5f Listed inc 2yo) and Auditor (useful 5f-7f inc 2yo); never recovered from bad start on recent Navan debut; best watched for now.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Celeron

Age 2 · 9-5

—

Jamie Powell 8%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

—

9-5

14/1 14/1 12/1

Mohaather colt cost 20,000gns as a yearling; third foal; closely related to French/Greek 5.5f-1m winner Rival Order; dam Italian 6f Listed winner (RPR 97), half-sister to Italian Group-placed 5f/6f winner Traditional Chic; debutant likely all the better for the experience.

AI verdict

SR 61 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Duke Of Arrakis

Age 2 · 9-5

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

—

9-5

66/1 33/1 40/1

Lucky Vega colt needs to improve markedly on his two runs already.

AI verdict

SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Hi Corbett Court

Age 2 · 9-5

—

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

—

9-5

5/1 11/2 9/2

Starman colt cost 85,000euros as a yearling; first foal; dam maiden half-sister to winners Diyani (1m), Dilawara (6.5f-1m) and Diliya (1m), out of French 13.5f winner; newcomer demands respect from yard with terrific strike-rate this term.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Sergei Diaghilev

Age 2 · 9-5

—

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

9-5

SP FCST 13/2

Wootton Bassett colt; second foal; brother to Group-placed 1m1f 2yo winner Endorsement (RPR 107), also Group-placed over 1m2f at 3 in 2026; dam unraced sister to winners Johannes Vermeer (7f 2yo Group 1; runner-up in Melbourne Cup) and Elizabeth Browning (1m1f Group 2); trip looks on the short side on his breeding but Ballydoyle first-choice on jockey bookings.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Howlin Wolf

Age 2 · 9-5

—

James Ryan 7%

Jack W Davison 9%

—

9-5

50/1 FCST 40/1

Cotai Glory gelding is first foal of a 5f winner (inc 2yo/AW/US turf; RPR 83), a sister to 5f 2yo winner Reflect Alexander, out of unraced close relative of 6f Group 3 winner Moon Unit; speedily-bred debutant hooded.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Mudyrk

Age 2 · 9-5

—

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

—

9-5

8/1 12/1 15/2

Mehmas colt cost 100,000gns as a yearling; first foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 87), half-sister to winners Magical Journey (Listed-placed 5f 2yo) and Sceptic (useful 7f-8.6f); yard building a nice crop of 2yos so any market strength has to be taken note of.

AI verdict

SR 61 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Tantardini

Age 2 · 9-5

—

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

9-5

4/1 9/4 7/2

SR 61 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

AI verdict

SR 61 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

The Scallionator

Age 2 · 9-5

Wesley Joyce 6%

Michael Mulvany 9%

—

9-5

28/1 22/1 28/1

Calyx colt a 10,000euros yearling; half-brother to 6f 2yo/7f winner McTenett (RPR 91); dam 7f winner (81), half-sister to Listed winners Shamshon (5f 2yo) and Boerhan (1m); shaped with some promise on Naas debut last month; this looks a stronger maiden though.

AI verdict

SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Tradewinds

Age 2 · 9-5

—

Gavin Ryan 8%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

—

9-5

17/2 8/1 15/2

Wootton Bassett colt cost 220,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to five winners inc Archer's Dream (5f/6f inc Listed; RPR 109), Hickory (7f inc 2yo/AW; 101) and Archer's Grace (7f AW; 72); dam 6f/6.5f winner (inc 2yo/AW; 103), half-sister to 5f Group 1 winner Profitable; quite speedily-bred debutant, could be ready to make an immediate impact.

AI verdict

SR 61 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Barrow Boy

Speculative

Barrow Boy owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (42) and market confidence (94). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

5/4 Gavin Cromwell Gary Carroll

71% Confidence

13:47

Flower Hill Apprentice Handicap

5f180y ·Good ·€5,900 · 16 runners AI Lismacbryan 14/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Wegotogether

Age 4 · 10-2

44550-

Jack Kearney 9%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

—

10-2

13/2 7/1 13/2

Promising handicap debut at Fairyhouse in September, subsequent AW form ordinary; drops in trip on turf comeback.

AI verdict

SR 39 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Step Back In Time

Age 8 · 10-1

03617-

Nicola Burns(5) 7%

Chris Timmons 6%

—

10-1

8/1 11/2 8/1

All four of her wins have come at this track between 5f-6f, including last October off a 7lb lower mark; not as good next time and tends to need her first run after an absence.

AI verdict

SR 40 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Dinamine

Age 8 · 9-12

83531-

Hannah Rafferty 0%

Michael Mulvany 9%

—

9-12

14/1 9/2 12/1

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

AI verdict

SR 48 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Jazzit

Age 4 · 10-0

-23305

James Ryan 7%

T G McCourt 7%

—

10-0

14/1 16/1 14/1

Ten race maiden is 0-2 on turf; shaped with a bit of promise at Navan (6f, yielding) three days ago and on that evidence, this sharper test could suit; one to consider.

AI verdict

SR 41 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Platino Bianco

Age 5 · 9-10

042080

Adam Grant(7) 6%

Conor David Maxwell 7%

—

9-10

8/1 18/1 15/2

Newcastle AW winner over the winter and took a sharp rise in the ratings after Dundalk claiming second; found it tough in handicaps since; visor now replaces cheekpieces and of limited appeal.

AI verdict

SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Baggot Street

Age 3 · 9-8

35454-

Rory Mulligan 9%

John S O'Donoghue 9%

—

9-8

22/1 22/1 20/1

Maiden ran well in defeat on multiple occasions for Charlie Johnston at 6f/7f; wears blinkers for the first time on yard debut and market likely good guide.

AI verdict

SR 39 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Happy Henry

Age 5 · 9-6

87-352

Paddy Harnett(3) 9%

W. McCreery 9%

—

9-6

7/2 FCST 10/3

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

AI verdict

SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Spiced Gold

Age 3 · 9-6

900-

Cian Fahy 0%

T G McCourt 7%

—

9-6

50/1

Unexposed 3yo making handicap/seasonal debut after three undistinguished runs as a 2yo; probably best watched.

AI verdict

SR 32 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Bullet Bourbon

Age 3 · 9-4

390-29

Sadhbh Tormey(7) 5%

T G McCourt 7%

—

9-4

12/1 20/1 10/1

Maiden went closest when chasing home a progressive type over this trip at Dundalk last month; soft ground and 7f trip proved too much (slowly away too) at Gowran three weeks later; back in trip and better ground here so don't rule out.

AI verdict

SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Imnotleavinyou

Age 3 · 9-2

800-22

Wesley Joyce 6%

Michael Mulvany 9%

—

9-2

6/1 5/1 6/1

Placed in Naas nursery last term and good second on both starts this term on soft ground over longer trips, at Bellewstown and Gowran, each time staying on late; drop in trip and quicker ground possibly not ideal so will want a strong pace to aim at, stiff finish to suit.

AI verdict

SR 43 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Glen Breeze

Age 3 · 8-12

0-7076

Patrick McGettigan(5) 8%

Patrick Magee 8%

—

8-12

11/1 16/1 10/1

Opening two handicap efforts last month were ordinary enough, didn't seem to stay 7f at Gowran second occasion; intermediate trip now and tried blinkered.

AI verdict

SR 42 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Gobi Star

Age 8 · 8-12

-07000

E E Ryan 0%

James M Barcoe 5%

—

8-12

66/1 FCST 50/1

Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy.

AI verdict

SR 42 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Bel Espoir

Age 4 · 8-11

/90-09

Shay Wallace(7) 7%

James M Barcoe 5%

—

8-11

66/1 FCST 50/1

Nothing yet of note, slowly away on recent run at Sligo.

AI verdict

SR 39 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Lismacbryan

Age 5 · 8-11

42570-

Jack Cleary(5) 8%

P Cluskey 4%

—

8-11

14/1 18/1 14/1

Won off 13lb higher at the Curragh in 2024 and went close off 45 at Naas last summer; lacks a recent run but not one to rule out.

AI verdict

SR 51 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Livingston Range

Age 8 · 8-11

28909-

Keithen Kennedy(5) 8%

R Donohoe 8%

—

8-11

25/1 16/1 22/1

Hasn't won since 2023, standout run last year when close second at Fairyhouse off 40; absent since October and 2lb wrong here.

AI verdict

SR 48 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Cadreville

Age 3 · 8-7

880-

Reese Holohan(5) 10%

Jarlath P Fahey 7%

—

8-7

25/1 16/1 22/1

Soundly beaten all three 2yo maidens and 3yo, 4lb wrong on handicap debut.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Happy Henry

Low conviction

Happy Henry owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (26) and market confidence (84). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

7/2 W McCreery Paddy Harnett

66% Confidence

14:20

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

5f ·Good ·€12,958 · 7 runners AI Matriarchal 10/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Matriarchal

Age 2 · 9-9

431

Andrew Slattery 9%

Josh Halley 4%

—

9-9

10/1 8/1 9/1

Promise on both starts in 5f maidens at Dundalk and Cork but this looks a stiffer task

AI verdict

SR 63 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Ballinea Star

Age 2 · 9-2

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

—

9-2

11/1 8/1 10/1

Made 26,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 12.5f/14.3f winner Gangster Granny (RPR 80); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (101), out of unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Rajeem; speed for long way on debut before fading over 6f on last month's Naas debut; drops back in trip.

AI verdict

SR 60 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Big Negotiator

Age 2 · 9-2

—

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

—

9-2

11/8 2/1 5/4

Havana Grey filly cost 30,000gns as a yearling; second foal; half-sister to Italian 7.5f 2yo Listed winner Star Of Life (RPR 95); dam maiden half-sister to winners Lord Of Love (useful 1m2f/1m4f) and Governor Of India (1m2f), out of French Oaks winner Star Of Seville; has to be respected from yard in hot form.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Cleodolinda

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Chris Hayes 9%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

—

9-2

13/2 8/1 5/1

Ten Sovereigns filly is sister to 2yo 5f Listed winners Usdi Atohi (RPR 94) and Asean (RPR94); dam placed 9.4f-1m4f (78), sister to Group-placed 7.4f 2yo winner Sherpa; bred to be sharp, one to consider on debut.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Nevermindtherain

Age 2 · 9-2

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

9-2

9/4 7/4 2/1

No Nay Never half-sister to last year's 7f/1m 2yo winner Puerto Rico (inc Group 1; RPR 116); dam Group-placed 1m 2yo winner (102), sister to winners Misty For Me (7f-1m2f Group 1 inc Irish 1,000 Guineas) and Ballydoyle (1m 2yo Group 1); weak second favourite, plenty green on Cork debut last month (soft); sure to have benefited from that experience and no surprise if she played a major role here (quicker ground).

AI verdict

SR 55 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Pink Leela

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Leigh Roche 6%

Simon Cavanagh 2%

—

9-2

80/1 40/1 80/1

Cost 6,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Rebel Town (Japanese 7f dirt 2yo) and Ratings Upgrade (Canadian 8.5f turf); dam fourth 1m2f AW in France (RPR 64), half-sister to 7.4f 2yo Listed winner Zafonical Storm; newcomer best watched.

AI verdict

SR 59 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Warbelle

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

9-2

10/1 7/1 10/1

No Nay Never filly a 50,000euros yearling; first foal; dam US 5.5f/6f winner (inc 2yo stakes), closely related to 6f/1m 2yo winner X J Rascal, out of unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Galeota; market best guide on debut, yard going really well.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Big Negotiator

Speculative

Big Negotiator owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (33) and market confidence (94). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

11/8 P Twomey W J Lee

71% Confidence

14:55

Cusack Hotel Group Family Day July 11th Maiden

5f ·Good ·€7,657 · 13 runners AI Namiid 2/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Reposado

Age 4 · 10-2

442622

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

10-2

SP 10/3 7/2

Prominent racer was second over this trip at two; second over 6f three times this year, once here and in big-field Curragh handicaps last twice.

AI verdict

SR 56 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Ennoble

Age 3 · 9-8

5736-

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

9-8

10/3

Ran to similar RPRs in mid 70s in first three maidens last season at 6f-5f and earned a rating of 78; below best over C&D when last seen in October but soft may not have suited; returns with yard in red hot form and dangerous to dismiss on ground that will suit.

AI verdict

SR 57 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Keogie

Age 3 · 9-8

203

Adam Caffrey 9%

Noel Meade 11%

—

9-8

15/2 11/2 15/2

Promise in maidens last year at 6f-1m on soft, yielding and heavy ground; rated 76 so place chance on the figures but lacks a recent run, the drop back to 5f is a query and so is this quicker ground.

AI verdict

SR 56 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Auguste Gusteau

Age 3 · 9-8

Alan Persse 4%

M A Cahill 6%

—

9-8

40/1 33/1 40/1

Raced keenly when beaten 6l over 6f here in February; 50-1 when wiped out at the start at Navan lately.

AI verdict

SR 25 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Namiid

Age 3 · 9-8

0324-3

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

—

9-8

2/1 9/4 2/1

Top-rated at 85 after nine starts; eight runs last year included a C&D maiden second on yielding and 4.25l third in a 5f listed heat at Cork (5f, good); shaped as though the run was needed at Dundalk last month; cheekpieces go on for return to turf; obvious chance but becoming expensive to follow.

AI verdict

SR 67 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Ragaire

Age 3 · 9-8

000

Declan McDonogh 9%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

9-8

125/1 50/1 125/1

Has looked of little account in three previous starts; Ennoble looks yard's main hope.

AI verdict

SR 0 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Trek Home

Age 3 · 9-8

—

James Ryan 7%

Daniel James Murphy 10%

—

9-8

16/1

Home-bred Nando Parrado colt; half-brother to winners Ocean Vision (5f-1m inc 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 105), Sootability (7f-10.4f inc 2yo; 80) and Khawaater (6f AW 2yo; 69); dam Listed-placed 7f winner (100); yard can ready one; check the market.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Atallah

Age 3 · 9-3

0-89

R. P. Cleary 6%

Keith Henry Clarke 5%

—

9-3

125/1 50/1 125/1

Huge odds and no impact in three maidens at 5f-6f on good ground and on the AW; put a line through.

AI verdict

SR 20 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Cashel Blue

Age 3 · 9-3

Chris Hayes 9%

K J Condon 11%

—

9-3

66/1 50/1 66/1

Yard in form but this filly is hard to fancy on the evidence of her first two starts at Cork over 5f and 6f; will qualify for handicaps after this.

AI verdict

SR 45 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Grande Cuvee

Age 3 · 9-3

Seamie Heffernan 8%

J A Stack 12%

—

9-3

11/2 17/2 11/2

Keen and weakened into a 10l ninth of 24 on debut at the Curragh (6f, soft) but was sent off at 7-2 so must be thought capable of better; full sister won her maiden here over 6f on good ground; could improve.

AI verdict

SR 43 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Pocket Jacks

Age 3 · 9-3

97-

R. P. Whelan 9%

A Oliver 11%

—

9-3

25/1 20/1 25/1

Midfield in a pair of Dundalk maidens at 6f-7f at the backend of last year; much more needed on turf debut and seasonal return.

AI verdict

SR 43 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Xerling

Age 3 · 9-3

040-

W. M. Lordan 16%

Miss Natalia Lupini 12%

—

9-3

9/2 7/1 4/1

Rated 78; standout effort last year a 1.25l fourth of 12 in a Naas fillies' maiden (6f, good); outclassed in 5f Dundalk listed heat when last seen in October; held by Namiid on that form on a line through Ipanema Queen; place chance if fit for return.

AI verdict

SR 60 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

You Smiled

Age 3 · 9-3

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

—

9-3

50/1

Soundly beaten when 25-1 in a Cork maiden (6f, soft) 13 days ago; could improve for better ground but may need a bit more time.

AI verdict

SR 13 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Namiid

Speculative

Namiid owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (37) and market confidence (91). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

2/1 J P Murtagh Ben Coen

66% Confidence

15:32

Round O Handicap

5f ·Good ·€11,780 · 8 runners AI Harry's Hill 11/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Eclairage

Age 4 · 10-0

12554-

Terry Casey(7) 7%

Daniel James Murphy 10%

—

10-0

15/2 13/2 15/2

Speedster has an impressive strike rate of 4-6 on the AW; last seen in October running a fine race when a 2l fourth of 14 in Dundalk Group 3 (5f); 0-7 on turf and rated 8lb lower and rider claims 7lb; best turf runs have come on flat tracks so might be best watched on seasonal return over this stiff 5f.

AI verdict

SR 73 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Howd'yadoit

Age 3 · 9-12

1148-4

G. F. Carroll 10%

G. M. Lyons 16%

—

9-12

9/2 9/2 4/1

3yo won twice last year, a 5f Down Royal maiden (good) and the Ballyhane Stakes at Naas (6f, gd-yld); pleasing run on seasonal return and handicap debut at Naas last month (6f, good), beaten 3l into fourth of 13 after racing keenly; 1lb lower now and drops in trip; leading chance.

AI verdict

SR 70 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Alfred Tennyson

Age 4 · 9-9

-87463

Jared Huggan 0%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

—

9-9

25/1 20/1 25/1

One of two for yard; 7f Limerick maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien; best run for this yard on latest when beaten 0.75l into third of 10 at Dundalk (6f) in March off 75; 5lb higher mark now returned to turf but rider claims 10lb; could go well if gets a strong pace to aim at back at 5f.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Nezeeh

Age 5 · 9-7

69-090

J M Sheridan 11%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

—

9-7

22/1 33/1 20/1

One of two for yard; kept busy last year and four wins included one over C&D (good) in September off 77 and just 1lb higher here; subsequently won off revised mark of 84 at Bellewstown in October; badly out of form so far this year, however, and needs a revival.

AI verdict

SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Harry's Hill

Age 8 · 9-10

0709-6

Paddy Harnett(3) 9%

Martin Hassett 9%

9-10

11/1 14/1 11/1

Better known for his turf exploits and he's 1-8 on the AW; others preferred after finishing down the field at Navan after a break.

AI verdict

SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Cuban Grey

Age 6 · 9-9

335205

Luke McAteer 8%

Patrick J McKenna 5%

9-9

9/1 12/1 17/2

Has a superior strike-rate on turf and was behind three of these on his last run here in March.

AI verdict

SR 77 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Mary Shoelaces

Age 5 · 9-4

71491-

Jessica O'Gorman(7) 10%

Eddie & Patrick Harty 9%

—

9-4

12/1 11/2 12/1

Two 5f wins last year, off 63 at Newmarket (good) in August and off 67 on her final start at the Curragh (yielding) for this rider; career high mark now and record fresh suggests she'll need this run after a 212-day absence.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Lethimfly

Age 4 · 9-8

0/30-2

Adam Caffrey 9%

Noel Meade 11%

9-8

11/2 10/3 11/2

5f maiden winner at two and confined to only two runs last season; however, plenty to like about his close second behind Buddy Batt here in March and he's better drawn this time should they again wish to front run.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Cuban Grey

Speculative

Cuban Grey owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (43) and market confidence (59). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

9/1 Patrick J McKenna Luke McAteer

65% Confidence

16:07

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Yeats Stakes (Listed Race)

Class 1 1m5f ·Good ·€30,923 · 5 runners AI New Zealand 9/4 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Asakir

Age 3 · 9-5

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

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9-5

7/2 3/1 7/2

Zarak gelding backed up a promising Curragh debut in March when made plenty of use of in beating a subsequent winner in 1m2f Leopardstown maiden last month, both those runs on softish ground; big step up in trip here and faces quicker conditions now.

AI verdict

SR 88 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Limestone

Age 3 · 9-5

321-1

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

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9-5

9/4 5/2 2/1

Progressed nicely in each of three juvenile runs, notably making all in Listowel rated race on heavy ground (1m); followed up on seasonal return when tongue-tied in 1m2f Cork conditions last month, dictating steady pace then battling well; Derby entry looks the type to keep progressing and could well improve for this longer trip.

AI verdict

SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

New Zealand

Age 3 · 9-5

7145-4

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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9-5

9/4 7/4 9/4

The most experienced of these, having won Curragh 2yo maiden and twice campaigned in Group company, notably fifth in Group 1 Criterium International; underwhelming seasonal debut, however, in Epsom Classic Trial last month, weakening quite tamely final furlong; blinkers now tried and upped in trip.

AI verdict

SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Star Of Tara

Age 3 · 9-0

0890-

James Ryan 7%

Jamie Flynn 8%

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9-0

250/1 FCST 200/1

Beaten a long way in four maidens at two; completely out of her depth.

AI verdict

SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Sangreal

Age 3 · 9-0

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

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9-0

SP 16/1 22/1

Camelot filly a 270,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Roi De France (Listed-placed 1m; RPR 112) and Vaguely Royal (1m4f Flat, 100); dam 1m/8.5f winner (inc AW 2yo/US turf stakes; 97); promising debut run in 1m2f Leopardstown fillies maiden last month when chasing home a clear winner over 1m2f (Camelot Queen 1l away in third); should appreciate longer trip (withdrawn from Navan Listed on Saturday).

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Limestone

Speculative

Limestone owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (52) and market confidence (90). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

9/4 Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle

68% Confidence

16:42

Royal County Handicap

1m2f40y ·Good ·€29,450 · 6 runners AI Madbadanddangerous 7/2 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Now Maybe

Age 3 · 9-12

82-3

Scott McCullagh 8%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

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9-12

5/1 6/1 9/2

Handicap debutant; struggled on heavy on debut; beaten a nose over 7f at Dundalk in November; 3l third of 18 in C&D maiden on seasonal return, close up behind 83 rated rival; opening mark doesn't look a gift but very much respected.

AI verdict

SR 66 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Madbadanddangerous

Age 3 · 9-9

213-2

Ben Coen 11%

Noel Meade 11%

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9-9

7/2 FCST 10/3

Close second in Tipperary maiden (7.5f, yielding) on debut; off the mark on next start in 7f Naas maiden (soft); 2l third in valuable auction series final over same C&D (soft); narrowly denied on seasonal return/handicap debut at Leopardstown latest (10.5f, gd-yld); reliable and in the mix again off 3lb higher.

AI verdict

SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Minella Rockett

Age 3 · 9-8

0432-4

Seamie Heffernan 8%

John J Nallen 10%

9-8

7/1 6/1 13/2

Beaten a length, then a head, in pair of 1m maidens here in November; on recent return, was too keen down the hill in the early stages at Navan on handicap debut over 1m2f; stamina-laden Aga Khan pedigree on dam's side but needs to settle.

AI verdict

SR 69 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Manton Bay

Age 3 · 9-8

61-3

Luke McAteer 8%

David Marnane 10%

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9-8

9/4 11/4 2/1

Built on promising debut run at the Curragh (6f, yld-sft) to win a Dundalk maiden (1m) last November; pleasing run on handicap debut/seasonal return at Naas last month (1m, good) when beaten 0.5l; raised 2lb; should stay this far on breeding; chance.

AI verdict

SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Santa Bravado

Age 3 · 9-4

57-7

W. J. Lee 16%

A Oliver 11%

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9-4

11/2 10/1 9/2

Handicap debutant; best effort a 2.75l fifth of 16 on debut at the Curragh (1m, yielding); held by Manton Bay on Dundalk running in November; mildly promising run on return over 1m2f at Naas; potential improver worth a market check.

AI verdict

SR 64 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Fallacy

Age 3 · 8-12

96-8

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

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8-12

20/1 16/1 20/1

Handicap debutant; didn't show much in a trio of 1m maidens on the AW last year and on good to yielding at Cork on return; probably best watched upped in trip unless the market speaks.

AI verdict

SR 66 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Madbadanddangerous

Speculative

Madbadanddangerous owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (44) and market confidence (84). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

7/2 Noel Meade Ben Coen

68% Confidence

17:15

Book Your Summer BBQ On June 7th Maiden

1m2f40y ·Good ·€10,013 · 7 runners AI Genchev 5/4 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Genchev

Age 3 · 9-8

354-2

G. F. Carroll 10%

G. M. Lyons 16%

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9-8

5/4 4/5 11/10

Encouraging third behind Daytona on debut in 1m Listed race at Naas (good) last July; finished the season rated 83 after 3l fourth of 12 at Tipperary (1m1f, gd-yld); kept on nicely for a 2.25l second behind race-fit odds on rival over C&D (gd-yld) last month; now rated 87 and the one to beat.

AI verdict

SR 75 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Mr Ballynonty

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Jimmy Dalton(7) 6%

A. Slattery 11%

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9-8

22/1 11/1 18/1

Ten Sovereigns gelding; E34,000 foal; half-brother to US winners Six Cider (1m turf) and Lime Beach (8.5f dirt); dam 7f 2yo Group 3 winner (stayed 1m4f; RPR 113); worth market check for in form stable.

AI verdict

SR 43 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Nosmokewithoutfire

Age 3 · 9-8

0-7

Sadhbh Tormey(7) 5%

T G McCourt 7%

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9-8

150/1 50/1 125/1

Out the back in two turf maidens; handicap mark after this.

AI verdict

SR 2 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Reynir

Age 3 · 9-8

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

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9-8

4/5 6/5 2/3

Okay effort on debut at Gowran (9.5f, soft) but more like it on quicker ground upped to this trip at Cork when a 2.25l third; that form was franked by the fifth Trojan Fighter at Ballinrobe last week; can give Genchev most to think about.

AI verdict

SR 65 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Strike De Vega

Age 3 · 9-8

W. J. Lee 16%

A Oliver 11%

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9-8

25/1 12/1 22/1

Modest effort on debut at Cork when well held behind Almazann; hard to see him turning the tables.

AI verdict

SR 38 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Tanzanite Diamond

Age 3 · 9-8

Adam Caffrey 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

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9-8

25/1 12/1 22/1

Nicely-bred gelding was beaten 14l over 1m2f at Navan; will need more experience.

AI verdict

SR 43 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Louisiana

Age 3 · 9-3

—

Robbie Colgan 5%

Ms Sheila Lavery 5%

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9-3

40/1 18/1 33/1

King of Change filly; unsold for E12,000 as a yearling; half-sister to four winners inc Morlock (7f AW 2yo; RPR 83) and Ramadas (Italian 1m/9.5f inc 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Canadian Grade 1 winner; likely to improve for this initial experience; watch.

AI verdict

SR 46 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Genchev

Speculative

Genchev owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (42) and market confidence (94). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

5/4 G M Lyons Gary Carroll

78% Confidence