Racecards
15:40 Naas (IRE)
Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes (Median Auction Race)
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 5f 205y
- Going: Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €300,000 added
- Winner: €150,000
- 2nd: €60,000
- 3rd: €30,000
- 4th: €15,000
- Form 075
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
always towards rear in near side group and soon pushed along, detached before halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, never a factor
- Form 3116
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 97
led group of 10 on far side, overall leader 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed under 1f out and headed over 100 yards out, no extra close home
- Form 422
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey R L Moore
mid-division in near side group, ridden and some headway over 1f out, 4th in group 1f out, no impression in overall 5th 100 yards out, kept on same pace
- Form 1355
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey T P Madden
tracked leaders in near side group, ridden over 2f, 5th in group and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 33
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
mid-division in far side group, pushed along when not clear run over 1f out, ridden 1f out, no impression in 6th final 100 yards, kept on one pace
- Form 61
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey S M Crosse
mid-division in near side group, pushed along when edged right 2f out, 6th in group when not clear run 1f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 4124
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
mid-division in far side group, tracked leaders travelling well 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out and soon challenged, led over 100 yards out, kept on well
- Form 3033
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Gary Halpin
tracked leaders on far side, pushed along in 3rd in that group 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Colin Keane
prominent in near side group, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 3rd in group 1f out, no extra
- Form 54316
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 78
mid-division in near side group, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 696
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey C D Maxwell
mid-division in far side group, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 211
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey M P Sheehy
towards rear of far side group, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
tracked leaders in far side group, ridden in 2nd in that group 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 93123
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Donnacha O'Brien
- Jockey G M Ryan
mid-division in far side group, headway and 4th in group 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened 1f out
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey Chris Hayes
mid-division in near side group, pushed along and some headway over 1f out, 2nd in group 1f out, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 42
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey R G Ryan
went left from stalls, soon tracked leaders in near side group, ran freely, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Gary Carroll
dwelt, soon tracked leaders in near side group, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 143
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey W J Lee
soon led near side group, ridden over 1f out and 3rd overall 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, went 2nd final 50 yards
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
towards rear of far side group, pushed along and switched right over 1f out, soon headway, ridden and no impression in 4th 100 yards out, kept on same pace
- Form 14
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey M A Enright
slowly into stride, towards rear of near side group, pushed along when briefly short of room on stands' rail 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey L F Roche
always towards rear in near side group, pushed along and detached before halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, never a factor
Nituna (IRE)
73- Form 437
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey Rory Cleary
dwelt, towards rear of far side group, pushed along halfway, ridden and kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer A Oliver
- Jockey A J Slattery
towards rear in near side group, ridden and no extra 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
towards rear in near side group, pushed along in mid-division over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, never a factor
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Ger Lyons won the second running of this lucrative event with Sacred Bridge last year and APRICOT TWIST was so impressive on her debut over the course and distance that she'll take the world of beating. Aidan O'Brien won the inaugural running but Victoria Road was beaten a length by Slan Abhaile at the Curragh and there doesn't appear any reason for a form reversal. Richard Fahey has some smart juveniles this season and Rousing Encore completed a double before finding the Coventry Stakes a bit too hot. Joseph O'Brien has a real crack at this with four entries and All Things Nice may prove the best of them having shown real battling qualities to complete a double in a Curragh nursery. Badb has run well since her debut and her experience should stand her in good stead in a race of this nature.
Formwatch
Grey Fable (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) A bit keen in mid-division and 6th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Crypto Force (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Rousing Encore (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Keen led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 5l behind Bradsell (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Victoria Road (IRE) 15-8fav (9-6) Disputed on stands' side, led halfway, pushed along and edged left 2f out, soon strongly pressed, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Keepupwithmyempire (9-2) at Naas 6f Yielding - Soft in Jul.
It's Showtime Baby 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 3rd halfway, under pressure in 4th 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 5th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Never Ending Story (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Betterdaysrcoming (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Briefly pushed along from stalls and soon towards rear, pushed along in 8th from 3f out and soon ridden, progress into 5th over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong and kept on into 3rd, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Amazing Show (9-2) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Montesilvano (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Led or disputed early, led after 1 1/2f out and made rest, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and 1.5 length lead 1f out, kept on well, reduced lead close home but never in danger, won at Leopardstown 7f mdn gd in Jul beating Queen Maedbh (9-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Voce Del Palio (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 4th halfway, improved to 3rd over 2f out, dropped to 4th and ridden over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 4th of 5, 4 1/4l behind Proud And Regal (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Woodcock Flight (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, raced keenly, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind All Things Nice (9-12) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Apricot Twist (IRE) 11-8fav (9-2) Well away, tracked leader far side, disputed lead halfway, led over 2f out, pushed along and 4 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well, easily, won at Naas 6f mdn gd in Jul beating Mount Ruapehu (9-7) by 7 1/2l, 10 ran.
Family Ties (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Off the pace in rear, some late minor headway, never in the race, 6th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Lezoo (9-2) at Newmarket 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Jun.
Giselles Romance (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Fly-leapt and slowly into stride, soon pushed along and detached in rear, no impression 2f out, moderate 6th 1f out, never a factor, 6th of 8, 11 1/4l behind Mauiewowie (9-2) at Naas 5f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in Jul.
All Things Nice (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Made all, 2 length lead after 1 1/2f, pushed along and reduced advantage over 1f out, ridden 1f out and soon strongly pressed, kept on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul beating Lasmuigh (9-2) by nk, 8 ran.
As It Was (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Went slightly left leaving stalls, towards rear, pushed along in 10th 2f out, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, led and swished tail inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul beating Blue News (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Badb (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders in centre, 3rd halfway, pushed along in close 2nd 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 5 1/4l behind Little Big Bear (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Coralillo (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) In touch towards rear, headway on outer entering straight, 4th 2f out, soon pushed along, led 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gd in Jul beating Basil Martini (9-2) by 1l, 7 ran.
Drunk In Love (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Bucked leaving stalls and slowly into stride, in last early, headway from halfway, pushed along and disputed lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, eased close home, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Meditate (9-2) at Curragh 5f Yielding in Apr.
Gypsy Woman (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Held up in rear of mid-division early, ran freely, 6th 3f out, 5th and pushed along over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Never Ending Story (9-2) at Curragh 7f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Matilda Picotte (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Led, strongly pressed and ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Statuette (9-2) at Curragh 6f Grp 2 fll stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
Ocean Quest (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Dwelt slightly, soon settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and not clear run over 1f out, stumbled slightly under 1f out, switched right over 100 yards out, ran on well to lead close home, won at Curragh 5f mdn Yielding in Mar beating Forceful Speed (9-7) by hd, 9 ran.
Slan Abhaile (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up in touch in centre, 5th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 5 1/4l behind Little Big Bear (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Alfarida (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Rear, 9th 3f out, no impression 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace closing stages, no danger, 8th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Ma Belle Artiste (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gd in Jul.
Nituna (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 18, 7 1/2l behind Papilio (9-4) at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding in May.
Toughen Up (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Bumped leaving stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 14, 7 3/4l behind As It Was (8-10) at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Pure Circle (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no threat under 2f out, 16th of 18, 13 3/4l behind Never Ending Story (9-2) at Curragh 7f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Basil Martini (IRE) Evensfav (9-2) Tracked leaders disputing 4th, closer in 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, disputed 2nd 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Coralillo (9-2) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gd in Jul.
Silmaniya (IRE) 5-6fav (9-2) Led, pushed along and pressed over 1f out, ridden 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Mauiewowie (9-2) at Naas 5f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Treviso (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slowly away and edged right leaving stalls, raced in rear, progress before halfway, soon slightly hampered, no impression in 4th over 1f out, weakened 1f out, eased closing stages, last of 4, 22l behind Shartash (9-5) at Naas 6f Yielding - Soft in May.