Racecards
14:45 Naas (IRE)
Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 5f 205y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €68,000 added
- Winner: €40,800
- 2nd: €13,601
- 3rd: €6,800
- 4th: €3,400
- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J A Kinsella
- Jockey C D Maxwell
mid-division early, soon dropped towards rear, pushed along in 6th from halfway, ridden and no impression in rear from over 1f out
- Form 21
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
pushed along from stalls, mid-division and 5th from halfway, ridden under 2f out and kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, not threatening winner
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
mid-division and pushed along in 4th from halfway, soon switched to outer and ridden over 1f out, kept on well to go 3rd inside final furlong, not threatening principals
- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Donnacha O'Brien
- Jockey G M Ryan
raced in rear, pushed along from halfway, ridden in 6th over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey D P McDonogh
broke smartly to lead, ridden over 1f out and soon pressed, headed inside final 150 yards and weakened
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey W M Lordan
chased leader in share of 2nd on outer, ridden over 1f out and soon challenged, led inside final 150 yards and kept on well
- Form 33
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
chased leader in share of 2nd, bumped slightly halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no impression and weakened inside final furlong
Verdict
Comhra showed the benefit of an opening two lengths defeat by MATILDA PICOTTE at the Curragh with an easy victory at Roscommon on Monday. The latter had been eased right down to gain her debut success and with more to come looks the one to beat. Meditate was also impressive at the Curragh last month though the form has taken a couple of knocks. Treasure Trove's close third in a Curragh Listed contest a couple of weeks ago looks smart form while It's Showtime Baby gained plenty of admirers at Dundalk. Neither of the remaining pair are out of this in what should be an informative contest.
Formwatch
Comanche Country (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Led and disputed, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed close home, headed at line, 2nd of 9, shd behind Deneuve (9-2) at Naas 6f mdn fll gd in Apr.
Comhra (IRE) 4-5fav (8-9) Disputed lead, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, soon went clear, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily, won at Roscommon 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in May beating Mccauley's Tavern (9-8) by 6 1/2l, 15 ran.
It's Showtime Baby 5-2 (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, led entering straight, ridden and headed 2f out, disputed lead again 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 5f mdn fll pol in Apr beating Carlotta (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
La Dolce Vita (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) Settled behind leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on closing stages, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Deneuve (9-2) at Naas 6f mdn fll gd in Apr.
Matilda Picotte (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Made all, pushed out to assert over 1f out, kept on strongly under hands and heels inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding in May beating Comhra (8-9) by 2l, 14 ran.
Meditate (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) Disputed lead, pushed along 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, easily, won at Curragh 5f Yielding in Apr beating Drunk In Love (9-2) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Treasure Trove (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Held up, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Blackbeard (9-5) at Curragh 5f lst stks (1) Yielding in May.