Racecards
19:30 Naas (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Brownstown Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) (Class 1)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €77,500 added
- Winner: €50,375
- 2nd: €14,725
- 3rd: €6,974
- 4th: €2,326
- Form 016952
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey S Foley
raced in 2nd, ridden early straight, headway under pressure over 1f out, led 100 yards from finish, stayed on well
After (IRE)
27- Form 56-5452
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
settled 4th, 3rd early straight, soon ridden, some headway over 1f out, no extra last 100 yards
- Form 61-827
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
held up in rear, some headway on stands side early straight, 4th and no impression from over 1f out, kept on
- Form 252974
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey Chris Hayes
attempted to make all, clear early straight, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed entering final furlong, headed 100 yards from finish, kept on
- Form 14
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer D Wachman
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
3rd to halfway, lost place early straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
In depth
Verdict
This has been transferred from Fairyhouse. AFTER has competed at a very high level since her maiden victory at the Curragh a year ago and can be relied on to run her usual sound race. Her close second to Fire Lily in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time is comfortably the best form on view. Marvada has had numerous attempts at Listed and Group 3 level but never managed to win one though she came very close when runner-up to Alanza at Leopardstown when Singing Bird was back in fourth. The lightly-raced Bulbul has a bit to find but is no forlorn hope in a race where tactics may play a part.
Formwatch
Marvada (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Attempted to make all, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 6, nk behind Alanza (9-9) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 (1) sft in Jun.
After (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 6th halfway, improved into close 4th and ridden 2f out, went 2nd final furlong, stayed on well close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Fire Lily (9-2) at Leopardstown 6f flls Group 3 stks (1) sft in Jun.
Bulbul (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders on rail, 4th halfway, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Tiddliwinks (10-0) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Caprella 4-1 (8-13) Led, ridden early straight and headed 1f out, soon no extra and dropped to 4th, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Bogini (8-13) at Leopardstown 6f fll stks gs.
Singing Bird 10-1 (8-10) Settled in last, ridden entering straight, went moderate 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Alanza (9-9) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 (1) sft in Jun.