Irish Stallion Farms EBF Optional Claiming Maiden

90,000 gns son of Blackbeard. Positively ridden over a longer trip when 5½ lengths fourth of 13 at Dundalk (1m) on return/second career start. May pick up some place money if building on that.

Step forward from her debut when 3¾ lengths fourth of 12 (third a next-time-out winner) at Leopardstown last month. In the right hands to keep progressing, though may be vulnerable off level weights with a couple of better-bred colts here.

Did all his best work late when 1½ lengths fourth in fairly useful race on debut at Leopardstown. Drawn poorly when beaten 5 lengths in valuable Glorious Goodwood maiden (7f) since. Step up in trip/addition of cheekpieces should suit and we haven't seen the best of him yet (holds Group 1 entry).

Only beaten 2¾ lengths in a big-field maiden at the Curragh (6f) on qualifying run. Interesting that very capable yard opt for another crack at maiden company. Player if he stays this significantly longer trip (bred to be sharp).

Showed more than first time up (despite again not being given a hard time) when beaten 7½ lengths in Leopardstown maiden (7f, 50/1). Another relatively quick turnaround here, and she's probably a handicap project.

Foaled May 1. €25,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 11f Farnesio. Dam maiden sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Uae Jewel out of useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner (stayed 1½m) Gemstone. Type to do better down the line.

Not an obvious type on paper and went with little promise on debut at the Curragh (6f). Now upped in trip.