Naas Race 1 - Matchbooklovesracing Irish Ebf Maiden
CARRY THE FLAG (2) sets the standard after a debut 2nd at the Curragh over 1005m on soft, beaten 1.25L. WOODLAWN LILY (7) was a close 4th at Cork over 1005m, beaten 2.05L, and draws the inside. MR MONTAUK (3) has course experience after a Naas 5th over 1005m, beaten 8.5L. Others need sharp improvement on exposed runs or are debuting. Something for the Multiples: CARRY THE FLAG (2) MR MONTAUK (3)
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starspangledbanner for M C Grassick. Last start 8th of 8 at Navan over 1170m on 25 Apr, beaten 14.75L by Tribeca, with 60.5kg at $17 on Good. Drops to barrier 3 here after drawing 6 on debut, with Billy Lee staying on. Needs progress but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.75L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Placed on debut when 2nd at Curragh over 1005m on 19 Apr, beaten 1.25L on soft with 59.5kg at $3.50 behind Star Prospect. Two-year-old colt by No Nay Never for A P O'Brien, with Wayne Lordan up. Rises 1kg and draws barrier 5 after gate 1 last time. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $23,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | R L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Bungle Inthejungle for J P O'Brien, drawn 2 with 60.5kg and Dylan Browne McMonagle up. Last start 5th of 7 at Naas over 1005m on 27 Apr, beaten 8.5L on Good, with 58kg at $5; race won by Force Noir. Stays at 1005m, rises 2.5kg, and draws one lower than debut. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Persian Force who was 13th of 15 on debut at Doncaster over 1008m on 28 Mar, beaten 17.9L on Good at $13 with 60.5kg. Draw improves from 15 to 6 here. Donagh O'Connor rides for Robson Aguiar. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | Novice Stakes | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 17.9L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third-up after 6 days, having finished 6th of 10 at Cork over 1005m on 3 May, beaten 9.1L on soft at $26 behind Edward Thatch with 52.5kg. Debut was 7th of 8 at the Curragh over 1005m on 3 Apr, beaten 20.05L on soft at $19, with 60.5kg behind Lars Soldier. Up to 60.5kg again and draws barrier 4 for Seamie Heffernan for J P Murtagh. Needs to lift but can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Patrick Mcgettigan | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 20.05L | $19.00 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Sioux Nation out of Etoile Bleu debuting. Trained by A P O'Brien with J Cleary to ride from barrier 7 at 58kg. Irish-bred and makes her first start. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after a 35-day break. Last start 4th of 6 at Cork over 1005m on 4 Apr, beaten 2.05L on soft in a 2Y fillies maiden at $26. Draws barrier 1 and carries 58kg for Ben Coen for J P Murtagh. Can improve.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.05L | $26.00 |