IRE-Incentive - It Pays To Buy Irish Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed)

Athletic sort who clearly knew his job when scoring decisively on debut at Kempton (5f) in April. Similar form when second in class 2 at Ascot and had excuses in the Windsor Castle since.

160,000 gns 2-y-o colt by Mehmas who produced an excellent timefigure when making a winning debut at Ripon. Failed to repeat that form in a much deeper line-up when mid-field in the Coventry at Royal Ascot but worth another chance in this lesser contest for new yard.

Bred to be sharp and certainly knew what was required when landing 8-runner novice at Musselburgh on debut. Best effort since when runner-up in class 2 event at Epsom penultimate start. Others have more potential.

Bred to be an early type and knew his job when making a winning debut at Newbury (5f, heavy) in April. Easy to forgive subsequent run in Sandown listed event a month later (rider reported rein broke) and he remains with good deal of potential.

All the better for debut when winning 11-runner maiden (11/2) at Kempton (6f) 23 days ago. Should improve again but this looks very competitive.

85,000 gns yearling, €120,000 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Duke of Mantua and half-brother to several winners, including 7f-1¼m winner Turning Top. Won 9-runner maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 13/2) on debut 25 days ago. This much tougher but he has potential.

350,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, winner up to 5.5f (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart 5f-6f winner Tone The Barone. Better for debut when winning 5f Newcastle novice in decisive fashion. Highly likely to progress again.

€32,000 foal, 65,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army colt. Closely related to French 9.5f winner City of Women and half-brother to several winners, including useful 5f/6f winner From Me To Me. Showed ability when fourth of 8 in C&D novice (good to firm, 33/1) 15 days ago but this is a big ask.

€35,000 foal, £80,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Better for debut when winning 6f Windsor novice in good style 3 weeks ago. Could be useful.