14:10 Naas

Saturday 6 July 2019

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Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Maiden (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:12 | Winning time: 1m 12.38s

(12)

Franklin Street¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: D O'Brien| T: J P O'Brien

5/1

No Nay Never colt who showed promise on his opening start at Tipperary (5f) just 13 days ago where he was sixth of 12 and running on well in the closing stages. This 6f trip looks like it will suit him better so expect a big run.

Form: 6

(11)

Charlie Bassett²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: O J Orr| T: N Meade

14/1

Made a pleasing start at Roscommon last month where he was fifth of 15 over the slightly longer trip of 7f. Was shaping well until the last 1f on debut so this distance is likely to be better. One to watch.

Form: 5

(8)

Punita Arora

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: T P Madden⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington

14/1

Sepoy filly who was foaled on March 1 and cost 41,000 guineas as a yearling. Her dam won over 1m and is a half-sister to 7f winner Mustadeem. Trainer has been in good form. Would be no surprise to see her run well on debut.

Form:

(4)

Hectopascal⁴¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: Chris Hayes| T: J A Stack

16/1

Requinto gelding who had just one horse behind him on his debut at the Curragh (6f) back in May. He weakened inside the closing stages of that appearance. Much more needed. Others make more of an appeal.

Form: 8

(2)

Not Now Zeb

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: Billy Lee| T: T Mullins

25/1

Zebedee colt who was foaled on May 10, costing €7,000 as a yearling and then resold for €12,000. His dam won at 1m and was a half-sister to the 7f winner Definightly. Yard going well. Look out for any market support.

Form:

(13)

Vormir

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons

15/2

Elzaam gelding who was foaled on March 22 and cost €12,000 as a yearling. His dam won at 1m1f as a two-year-old and stayed up to 1m2f. Will come on for this run. One to watch.

Form:

(15)

Laurel Grove³⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Andrew Slattery⁽⁵⁾| T: J A Stack| BF

4/1

Went very close to breaking her maiden on her second start last time at Fairyhouse over this distance when second of 13, beaten by just a neck. Hung left in closing stages which did not help. Big chance to go one place better here.

Form: 42

(5)

Bass Reeves

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Alan Persse⁽⁷⁾| T: N Meade

50/1

Es Que Love gelding who was foaled on March 11. €6,000 yearling. Related to 7f winner Sorella Bay and is a half-brother to Thrust Control who prevailed at 1m. May just need this opening run for experience.

Form:

(1)

St George's Head^b¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Nathan Crosse⁽⁷⁾| T: K P Cotter| OR: 72

9/1

Produced his best run yet last time on his fourth career start when second of seven at Down Royal (5f). Stepping up to 6f once again which could help his chances. One for your shortlist as he is open to further improvement.

Form: 3642

(9)

Zero Maybe Hero

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Leigh Roche| T: A Fogarty

50/1

Teofilo colt who was foaled on March 25. €5,000 yearling. His dam was a winner over 6f in France. Would be a surprise if successful on opening appearance.

Form:

(3)

Believe In Beauty

Age: 2| Weight: 8-8| J: Killian Leonard| T: K J Condon

12/1

Make Believe filly who was foaled on April 22. Cost €40,000 as a two-year-old. She is a half-sister to numerous winners, including Vallado who prevailed at 6f. Wouldn't be a big surprise if she ran well on her debut here.

Form:

(7)

Cool Vixen

Age: 2| Weight: 8-8| J: N G McCullagh| T: Mrs J Harrington

3/1

Dandy Man filly. who was foaled on April 13. €18,000 yearling. Half-sister to 6f winner Smoothtalkinrascal. Damn won as a two-year-old at 5f. Yard have to be respected at the moment. Interesting newcomer.

Form:

(14)

Brilliant Question

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: M A Gallagher| T: S Lavery

20/1

Gutaifan filly who was foaled on March 24. €8,000 foal and €8,000 yearling. Her dam won at 1m and is a half-sister to 1m1f winner River Boyne. Likely to need this run.

Form:

(6)

Miss Dancealot

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: C P Hoban| T: J P Fahey

33/1

Sir Prancealot filly who was foaled on March 24. 7,000 guineas yearling. Half-sister to 1m winner Paramount Love. Dam raced just once and is a half-sister to the smart winner Tha'ir.

Form:

(10)

Portara

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: Gary Halpin| T: P McCreery

100/1

Dragon Pulse filly who was foaled on April 30. €1,000 yearling. Half-sister to 5f and 6f winner Marmalady. Her dam won at 1m. Likely to be better following this run. One to watch.

Form:

Forecasts

Cool Vixen (3/1), Laurel Grove (4/1), Franklin Street (5/1), Vormir (15/2), St George's Head (9/1), Believe In Beauty (12/1), Punita Arora (14/1), Charlie Bassett (14/1), Hectopascal (16/1), Brilliant Question (20/1), Not Now Zeb (25/1), Miss Dancealot (33/1), Zero Maybe Hero (50/1), Bass Reeves (50/1), Portara (100/1)

LAUREL GROVE was only beaten by a neck last time over this trip at Fairyhouse where she hung left in the closing stages which ultimately cost her success. With two runs under belt now, she can use her experience to break her maiden here in what looks a good opportunity for her. St George's Head is heading in the right direction as he proved last time at Down Royal. Expect him to be fighting out at the finish over this slightly longer trip, while Franklin Street should be much better on what will be his second racecourse start.