Belied odds of 25-1 to run a massive race at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut, finding just one rival (who had the benefit of a previous run) too good; the fifth from that race has since gone close in Listed company; leading claims.
Cotai Glory colt; dam unraced half-sister to 2m and 2m4f (Gold Cup) Group 1 winner Trawlerman, out of Group-placed 12.5f/14.5f winner, is granddaughter of Vermeille/Park Hill winner; lots of stamina on dam side of pedigree; watch unless market speaks.
Similar standard of form in 6f maiden at the Curragh (good) on debut and when beaten 5.75l in median sires series race at Fairyhouse (6f, good); needs to find more to get his head in front.
Nando Parrado gelding; E9,000 foal; half-brother to winners Louie The Legend (7f 2yo/8.3f), Cerulean Summer (9.4f AW) and Bint Elmalek (KSA 1m 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to winners Bahri (1m Group 1) and Bahhare (7f 2yo Group 2); local yard 3-26 with 2yos at this track; check the market.
Cotai Glory colt; half-brother to winner in Kazakhstan; dam Italian 7f/1m winner, half-sister to winners Gentlemen Only (HK 1m Group 1) and Dee Dee D'Oro (Italian 1m2f Listed); respected source has success with 2yos so check the market.
Modest run on debut 5f maiden here at 50-1; ran a very respectable race upped to Listed company at Naas (5f, good) to finish a 3.25l fifth of 10; shaped like this extra furlong would suit and she's a leading contender back in maiden company.
Coulsty colt; half-brother to winners Wingingit (1m2f/1m4f; RPR 103), Keep Me Company (1m; 93) and Musical Jewel (7f; 61); dam 1m3f winner (90); bred to have a future for local handler but may need a bit further in time.
Sent off at 8-1 on debut at Bellewstown (5f, good) and ran a fine race to finish off strongly for a 0.75l second; that form probably doesn't amount to much but she's from an excellent family so improvement should be forthcoming; not ruled out upped in trip.
25-1 on debut at Bellewstown but ran on well in the closing stages for a 2.5l fifth (1.75l behind Annie Batt); 2lb better off with that rival here so should get closer and the step up to 6f looks sure to suit; can go well.
Soundly beaten in barrier trial; similar outcome in maidens at Fairyhouse (6f, good) and Bellewstown (1m, good); should get a handicap mark after this.
