Longines Irish Champions Weekend EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Out of a 1m½f-1m2f winner (inc at two and in Group Three), who is a half-sister to 1m4f winner Akdara (dam of a 1m4f Listed winner), out of a Group-placed 1m4f winning granddaughter of Arc winner Akiyda. Yard's turf juveniles at 21% strike rate this year, which is significantly better than its average, so she could show up well.

64,000gns yearling. Full-sister to French 6f winner Kendala, out of placed French 1m4½f Flat/2m hurdler who is half-sister to French 7f Listed winner Valima (dam of French Oaks winner Valyra), out of a winning half-sister to Breeders' Cup Mile winner Val Royal. Very nice pedigree, but stable just a bit quiet at present and she looks one to watch today.

Looked very much a potential improver after an educational debut at Carlisle last month. Handled the soft ground alright there, though will probably appreciate a sound surface and you couldn't rule out a significant step forward here.

Made a good debut at Doncaster (6½f, soft) last month to be beaten just under 3L into fourth. Dam won as a juvenile and this first foal should be able to improve this time and probably sets the benchmark on that first effort. Should be very competitive.

Out of a 6f-1m4f winner (inc at two) who is a half-sister to bumper/2m2f hurdle winner Just Cloudy, out of a 1m-1m4f winner. Yard 1-15 with its turf juveniles this year and that points to a watching brief in this case, unless there is particular warmth from the market.

Was doing her best work at the finish on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month and she is another who should be able to improve and it would be no surprise to see her take a hand this time.

18,000gns yearling. Half-sister to five winners, including two as juveniles over 7f. Likely to be better when stepping up in trip and with a bit of experience under her belt.