A tricky maiden to unravel with ANUSHKA taken to strike after another promising display at Navan. Guardian of Realm and Naughty Nina are a couple of appealing newcomers, while Take A Bow can also improve again for Aidan O'Brien.
Anushka
Guardian Of Realm
Naughty Nina
7f Mdn
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Anushka
J: Shane FoleyT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 63
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 7/1, third of 14 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip. Sets the standard and it might be good enough.
2. Astronomically
J: C. D. HayesT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled May 13. No Nay Never filly. Sister to 1¾m winner Dawn Over Owning and 2-y-o 7f winner Hazel and half-sister to 6f-9f winner Elliptical. Has contested 2 barrier trials, fourth of 14 at Leopardstown in August.
3. Daring Grace
J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled May 3. €165,000 yearling, Ardad filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Simply Breathless and useful 1m winner Breath Away. Dam 1m winner. Last in a barrier trial in May. Tongue tied.
4. Eikona
J: Seamie HeffernanT: W. P. Browne, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled May 2. Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1¼m winner Tucson Cloud and 1¼m winner Farout, both stayed 1½m.
5. Ellens Bay
J: P. McGettiganT: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 2. Galileo Gold filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Miss Jabeam and 1m winner Port Ellen. Dam unraced.
6. Guardian Of Realm
J: G. F. CarrollT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled January 22. Kingman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 10.4f Flight Leader and 1m/9f winner Right Flank. Of obvious interest on debut.
7. Luahna
J: J. A. PowellT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
9/2, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 19 days ago.
8. Naughty Nina
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled May 5. Kingman filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m-11.4f winner Jeff Koons and 12.5f winner Autumn Winter, both useful. Appealing newcomer.
9. Purely
J: R. P. WhelanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Siyouni filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful French 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Angeal and winners abroad by War Front. Seventh of 15 in maiden (7/2) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago. Likely to improve for top yard.
10. Running Point
J: L. F. RocheT: Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland
F: 523
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Promising individual. Third of 12 in maiden at Down Royal (7.1f, good to soft, 2/1) 30 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should have more to offer.
11. Sazerac Dance
J: L. T. McAteerT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
F: 00
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 100/1, last of 14 in maiden at this C&D 19 days ago.
12. Take A Bow
J: S. B. KellyT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 53
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 6/1 and blinkered for 1st time, improved when third of 13 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Open to further progress.
13. What About Us
J: M. W. HassettT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 17. €45,000 yearling, €160,000 2-y-o, Siyouni filly. Dam once-raced half-sister to smart 6f-1m winner (stayed 10.5f) Yuften. Newcomer to note.
14. Yesnia
J: D. W. O'ConnorT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 23. €50,000 foal, Kodiac filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Dancing Star and useful 6f-7f winner Foxtrot Lady. Wears hood.
15. Millhone
J: ReserveT: Charles Weld, Ireland
F: 90
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 16 in maiden (150/1) at the Curragh (8f, soft) 13 days ago. RESERVE.