Racecards
18:20 Leopardstown (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €18,000 added
- Winner: €12,420
- 2nd: €2,880
- 3rd: €1,260
- 4th: €720
- Form 67
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
in rear throughout, ridden 3f out, never a factor, eased inside final furlong
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey F Lynch
raced in 3rd, driven along halfway, kept on same pace 2f out, dropped to 4th final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Chris Hayes
mid-division, driven along halfway, no impression 3f out, eased close home
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey N G McCullagh
unruly before start when rearing up and unseating jockey, ran 5th, ridden along in 6th entering straight, no threat final 2f
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Colin Keane
slowly away and raced towards rear, pushed along into 5th under 3f out, kept on strongly 2f out, 3rd 1f out, nearest at finish
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along halfway, ridden along over 2f out, lost 2nd under 150 yards out, kept on same pace
- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
made all, 2 lengths clear halfway, asserted under 2f out, kept on well, eased close home, comfortably
In depth
Verdict
RAYDARA was a 25/1 chance for her debut in what looked a very strong fillies maiden at the Curragh won by Words. Always travelling nicely, she couldn't match the pace of the winner but made a good impression and she can go one better. Baroque Poet made his debut on heavy going at the Curragh then started favourite on fast ground at Naas but weakened quickly over that 6f trip. Indian Tomahawk attracted support in that latter event and produced a promising display, staying on nicely when the race was all over, so he's one with a real chance. The four newcomers are all well connected, especially Sacrificial, who cost 27,000 euros as a yearling and 210,000 euros as a two-year-old and is out of a mare who has produced winners with her first three foals.
Formwatch
Double Windsor (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up, 8th approaching halfway, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, moderate 6th 1f out, one pace, 7th of 9, 19l behind Ice Echo (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 2yo mdn aut gd.
Indian Tomahawk 5-1 (9-5) A little uneasy in stalls and dwelt, towards rear, no impression from 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Itorio (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun.
Mohaayed Intikhab colt out of Reyaada.
Private Party (IRE) Big Bad Bob colt out of Meduse Bleu.
Sacrificial (IRE) Showcasing colt out of Armanda.
Vocaliser (IRE) Vocalised colt out of Bring Back Matron.
Raydara (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Words (9-2) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll mdn gf in Jun.
Baroque Poet (USA) 13-8fav (9-5) Soon tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, dropped to 6th and no extra 1f out, eased inside final furlong, drifted right closing stages, 7th of 10, 15l behind Itorio (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun.