Ballyhane Blenheim Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 17:11 | Winning time: 1m 17.18s

(3)

Real Appeal^b³⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: S Foley| T: J S Bolger| D

16/1

Has disappointed in a couple of starts for new connections since the move from French trainer Matthieu Palussiere. Capable of a bold bid but more needed overall.

Form: 121074

(5)

Pistoletto¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: D O'Brien| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 98

9/4

Full-brother to US dual Grade 1 1¼m winner Avenge and half-brother to several other winners. Yard have won this contest on one occasions since 2016 and the War Front colt needs a big run here.

Form: 11666

(6)

Sir Boris²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Declan McDonogh| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 90| D

14/1

Dam a 1m/1m1f winner, and a half-sister to Group-placed 7f winner Singing Bird. British raider winner of two of his four career starts so far commands plenty of respect here.

Form: 3114

(1)

Zarzyni²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Halford| OR: 102

3/1

Colt by Siyouni out of an Invincible Spirit mare. Has failed to build on winning debut at Gowran Park in June but is one not to be taken lightly here given respected connections.

Form: 134

(7)

Soul Search⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 105

5/4

Beaten less than 1L on first three starts before finishing a couple of lengths adrift of the winner in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes at the Curragh earlier this month. Leading player.

Form: 2334

Non-Runners

(4)

No Nay Now⁶¹

Weight: 9-3| Age: 2

T: J A Stack J: Chris Hayes

(2)

Unforgetable¹¹

Weight: 8-12| Age: 2

T: J P O'Brien J: S M Crosse

Forecasts

Soul Search (5/4), Pistoletto (9/4), Zarzyni (3/1), Unforgetable (11/2), Sir Boris (14/1), Real Appeal (16/1), No Nay Now (33/1)

With the Aidan O'Brien yard not having the greatest record in this contest - one win since 2006 - the 105-rated, SOUL SEARCH for trainer Ger Lyons can get off the mark here at the fifth attempt. The daughter of Zoffany finished 2L down the Group 1 Moyglare at the Curragh recently and can get her head in front at the cost of C&D winner, Unforgetable and the Aga Khan's, Zarzyni.