18:00 Dundalk

Friday 22 December 2017

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Off time: 18:01 | Winning time: 1m 25.63s

(7)

Flemings Hill^p1³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S Foley| T: G J Power

66/1

By Zebedee out of a Bachelor Duke mare related to Spring Loaded, Magical Memory and recent winner Global Tango. Dwelt and always in rear on debut over 6f at this track and needs to do much better in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 0

(8)

Irish Minister

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S Corby⁽³⁾| T: J P O'Brien

25/1

US-bred colt who is a half-brother to four winners over a variety of distances. Represents a good yard on debut and should be monitored in the betting.

Form:

(12)

Itschessnotchekers^b¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Rory Cleary| T: N Lawlor| OR: 63

25/1

Has had plenty of chances and has reached the frame only twice in 10 starts. Not disgraced over 6f at this track last time, but profile suggests he will struggle against the best of these rivals.

Form: 603663

(11)

Moorepark Lad^b1⁷⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: D P Linehan⁽⁵⁾| T: A McGuinness

66/1

Little show in four starts on turf. His hopes hinge on this first AW appearance and the application of blinkers having a galvanising effect.

Form: 9099

(2)

Port Lions^b¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: P J Smullen| T: M Halford| OR: 85| BF

8/11

Had the misfortune to run into Derby favourite Saxon Warrior a couple of starts ago, but was not disgraced and then ran well to be second over C&D. Brings good form into a maiden and looks the one to beat.

Form: 33262

(5)

Spittal Field

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Coen⁽⁷⁾| T: M A Gunn

50/1

Elusive Pimpernel colt who cost only €2,000 as a yearling. One to watch on debut unless the market speaks in his favour.

Form:

(10)

Zihba

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: W J Lee| T: J A Stack

15/8

Choisir colt who cost €62,000 as a yearling and is a half-brother to 7f winner Double Fast. Likely to need this racecourse bow, but worth a market check.

Form:

(1)

Annie Ok

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: K J Leonard⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs D Foster

33/1

Daughter of Kodiac who was purchased for €12,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to recent bumper winner Article Fifty. Expected to need this first outing.

Form:

(6)

Dancing Lady¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: K J Manning| T: Peter Fahey

11/1

Sepoy filly who fetched €45,000 as yearling and is a half-sister to a couple of winners from 6f to 1m2f. Failed to land a blow on debut over C&D, but jockey booking suggests better is expected.

Form: 8

(9)

Hen Party²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: T P Madden⁽⁵⁾| T: T Cleary

100/1

Arakan filly who was well beaten on debut over C&D. Needs to have derived plenty from that experience if she is to get involved.

Form: 0

(14)

Ishigati

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: L F Roche| T: D K Weld

25/1

Dream Ahead filly out of a Gone West mare from the family of St Leger winner Mutafaweq. Nice pedigree and is worth noting on debut for top stable.

Form:

(3)

Night Myth¹⁰¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Nathan Crosse⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Hanlon

80/1

Failed to beat a rival in two starts for Richard Hannon in England. Clearly needs to up her game for new connections.

Form: 09

(13)

Queen Rabab⁴⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Wayne Lordan| T: J A Stack

20/1

Fastnet Rock filly who cost 60,000 gns as a yearling and is a sister to useful 7f-1m winner Fastnet Tempest. Signs of ability when mid-division in Naas maiden on debut and should improve.

Form: 6

(4)

Sovereigns Rock²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: P B Beggy| T: P F McEnery

40/1

Society Rock filly who fetched 18,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Squats among others. Last of 14 over C&D on debut and can only be watched for the time being.

Form: 0

Non-Runners

Tempestua²¹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: H De Bromhead J: Reserve 1

Rock In Society⁴²

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: S Donohoe J: Reserve 2

Matter Of Time¹⁰⁵

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: H De Bromhead J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Port Lions (8/11), Zihba (15/8), Matter Of Time (6/1), Dancing Lady (11/1), Queen Rabab (20/1), Irish Minister (25/1), Itschessnotchekers (25/1), Ishigati (25/1), Rock In Society (25/1), Annie Ok (33/1), Tempestua (33/1), Sovereigns Rock (40/1), Spittal Field (50/1), Flemings Hill (66/1), Moorepark Lad (66/1), Night Myth (80/1), Hen Party (100/1)

Irish Minister and Ishigati look the most likely debutants and are worth a look in the betting, but this is probably best left to PORT LIONS, who looks the form choice and has proved his ability to act on this surface. Queen Rabab and Dancing Lady may improve on their debut displays.