Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 1m 45.55s

(4)

Full Moon²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: E J McNamara| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 85| D

5/1

Lightly-raced AW winner, didn't have the easiest passage at the Curragh (1m, heavy) last time, represents top connections and isn't one to desert yet.

Form: 34-216

(7)

London Icon²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: G Mosse| T: A Keatley| OR: 95| D

9/4

Maiden winner over a mile at Naas last season. Not disgraced over 7f in Listed event at that track last month and should be capable of bouncing back up in trip and eased in class. Can race keenly.

Form: 31-27

(1)

Bobby Boy²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| BF| D

2/1

Winner on debut at Naas in March over this trip and not really suited by way race was run next time at the Curragh. Meets better ground now and likely has plenty more to offer.

Form: 14

(6)

Editorial⁹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Chris Hayes| T: P Twomey

6/1

Bated Breath colt out of a Danehill Dancer mare related to multiple winners Silvanus, Stoic Leader and The Osteopath. Just got up to win 7f AW maiden at Dundalk on debut in February and should improve now switched to turf.

Form: 1

(5)

Escamillo²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Crosse⁽⁷⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 91| CD

7/1

Lightly-raced colt who won a C&D maiden his second and final race of last season, finished respectable fourth in Curragh handicap (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago and should be in the mix for yard in decent form.

Form: 91-34

Non-Runners

(3)

Magnetic North⁸

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: S Lavery J: Robbie Colgan

(2)

Venetian Rock

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: J S Bolger J: K J Manning

Forecasts

Bobby Boy (2/1), London Icon (9/4), Full Moon (5/1), Editorial (6/1), Magnetic North (13/2), Escamillo (7/1), Venetian Rock (10/1)

London Icon is an obvious contender having run well enough in Listed company last time out, though he can race quite keenly and that is a concern at a short price. Bobby Boy was a winner at Naas on debut and can take a hand here if there's some pace on early but MAGNETIC NORTH is improving this season and showed a good attitude when scoring at Leopardstown just over a week ago. He's got good claims of progressing and should go close. Escamillo, Editorial and Full Moon all require market inspection.