Eight races to look forward to at Naas on Sunday. Former jumps jockey Paul Callaghan has you covered with a selection for each race.
NAAS TIPS
- 13:20 Film Set
- 13:56 Bengal Tiger
- 14:30 The Scallionator
- 15:05 Princess Child
- 15:40 Beset
- 16:15 Shoda
- 16:50 Killyclogher Rose
- 17:25 Vanir
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13:20 6f (5f205y) Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (2yo)
Film Set is taken to fulfill some of the promise shown in a similar event over course and distance back in August. Racing prominently, she posed the biggest challenge to the winner approaching the final 2 furlongs but ultimately proved no match for Timeless Tale, who has since finished second at Leopardstown on Champions Festival Weekend.
Film Set found life tough in Group 3 company when last seen. In calmer waters here and the choice of Ryan Moore, Film Set is the selection to get proceedings underway for the Ballydoyle team.
Selection: Film Set
13:56 6f (5f205y) Tifrums Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden (2yo) (3yo+)
Racing in the first-time cheeckpieces over course and distance last time out, Bengal Tiger took a step forward from racecourse debut to chase home Salt Late (second in Listed company since). Having to be nudged away leaving the stalls to gain a prominent position, Bengal Tiger looked to race slightly behind the bridle throughout, but to his credit, Bengal Tiger stuck to his task to finish a game second.
Despite being comfortably held by Salt Lake, I liked how Bengal Tiger put over a length between himself and the third home inside the final furlong.
Cheekpieces remain, and once again, like in our opening contest, is the choice of Ryan Moore.
Selection: Bengal Tiger
14:30 7f Irish EBF Auction Series Race Final (2yo)
The Scallionator ran out an easy winner of a 6f event on his penultimate start. He found life tough at Listed level last time out (fourth home Lola De Valence won Group 3 at Newmarket on Friday).
Thought good enough to contest a couple of Group 2 races earlier in the season, The Scallionator dropping down in grade should give a good account stepping up to 7f here.
Selection: The Scallionator
15:05 1m Irish Stallion Farms EBF Garnet Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) (3yo+)
Jockey Joey Sheridan is enjoying a fine season, and Princess Child, who took a step forward from previous efforts to finish a staying on second at The Curragh when last seen, can continue the Tipperary natives good run.
Looking a little one-paced when the race quickened last time out, I think the step up to 1mile will suit in what looks an open affair.
Selection: Princess Child
15:40 1m4f (1m3f202y) Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) (3yo+)
Beset ran out a comfortable winner of a Listed event at Galway when last seen.
Prior to that, Beset only finished 7 lengths behind Minnie Hauk in a Group 2 at The Curragh over 1m 2f.
Running against her own sex and over 1m 4f, I think Beset is a solid choice.
Selection: Beset
16:15 2m Colm White Bookmaker Beggar’s End Handicap (Premier Handicap) (3yo+)
Shoda ran out a comfortable winner of a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in August.
The son of Nathaniel ran a cracker to finish 5th in the Cesarewitch (head behind Madbadanddangerous), only beaten 7 lengths by the winner.
He should give each way supporters a good run for their money under the talented Julian Pietropaolo who takes a valuable 7lbs off 9st 6lbs.
Selection: Shoda
16:50 1m2½f (1m2f149y) TRM Calphormin – Strong Foundation, Strong Future Apprentice Handicap (3yo+)
Killyclogher Rose registered her sole success over course and distance in June.
She has failed to beat a rival home in two starts since that victory, but in what looks an open race, Killyclogher Rose has the assistance of Sadhbh Tormey, who is a young apprentice I think destined for a big future.
Selection: Killyclogher Rose
17:25 1m2½f (1m2f149y) SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Fillies Handicap (3yo+)
Vanir created a favourable impression when winning her maiden at Fairyhouse in July.
Although beaten in her next three outings, Vanir has never been far away. Denied a clear run at Down Royal last time out, Vanir stayed on to take second and wasn’t knocked about once her winning chance had gone.
With a clear passage, the consistent Vanir should give a good account in an open fillies handicap to close out the card.
Sunday’s Naas Tips
- 13:20 Film Set
- 13:56 Bengal Tiger
- 14:30 The Scallionator
- 15:05 Princess Child
- 15:40 Beset
- 16:15 Shoda
- 16:50 Killyclogher Rose
- 17:25 Vanir
