There was little between FIRST APPROACH and Award Ceremony when second and third at Dundalk 4 weeks ago and they can put that experience to good use here up against mostly newcomers, the former shading the vote.
First Approach
Award Ceremony
Kansas
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. First Approach
J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 2
Price History:
2.10
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Lisboa and 1m winner Sound It Out. Dam, 6f winner, closely related to useful performer up to 1¼m Aerion Power. 4/1, second of 6 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) on debut 29 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve.
4. Award Ceremony
J: G. M. RyanT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 3
Price History:
3.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
No Nay Never filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Deneuve. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs) out of US Grade 2 6.5f-1m winner Nasty Storm. Third of 6 in maiden (7/2) at Dundalk (5f) on debut 29 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress.
1. Amiata
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
Price History:
6.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 7. €68,000 foal, 85,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to minor winner abroad by Lope de Vega. Dam, 6f winner (stayed 7f), half-sister to useful 6f winner Mustallib.
3. Kansas
J: William James LeeT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
Price History:
5.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 4. Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7.4f winner, sister to very smart 7f winner Gustav Klimt. One to note.
9. Taiyi
J: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
Price History:
13.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 17. Starspangledbanner filly. Dam German 1¼m/11f winner.
5. Cheaperbythebottle
J: N. M. CrosseT: David Marnane, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 28. €16,000 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Sister to 4.5f-6f winner Bottle of Bubbles. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner.
8. Soulful Diva
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: David Marnane, Ireland
Price History:
41.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 9. Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to French winner up to 8.5f Reconnect. Dam 2-y-o 5.5f winner from family of Poule d'Essai des Pouliches winner Elusive Wave.
7. Mini Cotai
J: Wesley JoyceT: Michael Mulvany, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 12. €1,400 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner.
6. Luna Beaux
J: C. D. HayesT: Miss Kate McGivern, Ireland
F: 70
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 66/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at this course (5.9f, good to soft) 12 days ago.