IE - Naas - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

5.9f

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in Places)

25.5K

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Verdict

Standard-setter ARGENTARIUS may well make it third time lucky. Interesting newcomer Formous is feared, especially if the market speaks in her favour. Red Primrose's debut form has worked out well, and she also needs considering along with Pink Venom, Film Set and Alfresco.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Won 10-runner barrier trial at Naas in May. Chased home subsequent Group 3 winner Ballinea Star on debut at Cork (6f). Form of subsequent fourth at Galway also has merit (second since placed in listed company). Sets a fairly useful standard here. 1st Pick 4 Argentarius Jockey: Shane Foley Trainer: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland J: Shane Foley T: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland	100	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Won 10-runner barrier trial at Naas in May. Chased home subsequent Group 3 winner Ballinea Star on debut at Cork (6f). Form of subsequent fourth at Galway also has merit (second since placed in listed company). Sets a fairly useful standard here.
7	Foaled March 14. €360,000 2-y-o, Starman filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6.5f winner Smartman. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Fairyland. Makes plenty of appeal on paper, especially as she holds some lofty late-season Group entries. 2nd Pick 7 Formous (Ire) Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: Declan Mcdonogh T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	99	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Foaled March 14. €360,000 2-y-o, Starman filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6.5f winner Smartman. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Fairyland. Makes plenty of appeal on paper, especially as she holds some lofty late-season Group entries.
11	Looked in need of the experience when 2¾ lengths third of 8 on debut here (5f) in late-June. Off since but that form is proving strong and she'll improve stepping up to 6f. Has to be on the shortlist. 3rd Pick 11 Red Primrose (Ire) Jockey: G. F. Carroll Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland J: G. F. Carroll T: G. M. Lyons, Ireland	99	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Looked in need of the experience when 2¾ lengths third of 8 on debut here (5f) in late-June. Off since but that form is proving strong and she'll improve stepping up to 6f. Has to be on the shortlist.

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