Naas Race 6 - Irish Ebf Ballyhane Stakes (Median Sires Series)
SOUTH DAKOTA (1) just missed the frame in the Chesham Stakes at Ascot but improved to place at Killarney under Wayne Lordan. Further progress is anticipated back down in trip. Strong chance. LIVENKA (11) shed her maiden tag delivering a comfortable 1.5L Fairyhouse success. Rates highly in her follow up bid. ALPE D'HUEZ (6) impressed gaining a debut 3L Lingfield triumph prior to a good second at Epsom. Last of twenty five in the Windsor Castle Stakes latest and since been gelded. Respect adopting first-time cheekpieces. STAR PROSPECT (2) is worth a market check booking the in-form Dylan Browne McMonagle.
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Killarney on July 15 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Venetian Power with 61kg at $1.70. Before that 4th of 14 at Ascot in the LR Chesham Stakes on June 18 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Nola Soul carrying 59.5kg at $4.30. Heading the right way and is a great chance to break through.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/07/2026 | 27 | 2 | $42,670.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:46.05 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.73 |
| 4/14 | 18/06/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:26.85 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:13.81 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 8 at Cork on July 24 over 1005m, 1.75 len behind Grayrobin with 62.5kg at $6. The start before that 13th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 9 len behind Orthodox with 58.5kg at $15. One of the major players.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 34 | 2 | $53,780.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 62.5kg | 0:58.26 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 13/21 | 20/06/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 16-16-13 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | 2 | $69,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:03.33 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2 | $41,310.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:04.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 7 at Galway on July 30 over 1408m, 6 len behind Seven Nation Army carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that 12th of 17 at Navan on July 11 over 1207m, 10 len behind Shesthedevil with 61kg at $15. Needs to lift on the last run to be competitive this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $31,020.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Declan Mcdonogh | 59kg | 1:33.82 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 12/17 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:11.10 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | 1:21.21 | - | 15 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/15 | 18/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:10.38 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/05/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:03.20 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at this track in the LR PAT SMULLEN STAKES on July 4 over 1609m, 23 len behind Dancing Destiny carrying 59kg at $19. Before that 2nd of 15 at York on May 14 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Persian Spring carrying 60.5kg at $51. In the mix.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 51 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Diego Lima | 59kg | 1:41.62 | - | 7 |
| 23.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/15 | 14/05/2026 | 34 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Diego Lima | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,520.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:02.41 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Starman - Lady Melody) making her debut. Capable of a cheeky run.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 25 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes on June 17 over 1207m, 21 len behind King Of Cloughan carrying 58kg at $51. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Epsom Downs WOODCOTE STAKES on June 5 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Hickory Lad with 60.5kg at $23. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/25 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:13.34 | 1-18-25 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/13 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good Soft | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:11.39 | 2-5-2 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 6th of 11 at Leopardstown on July 16 over 1307m, 16 len behind Star Of State carrying 58kg at $23. Looks tested.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:20.08 | - | 9 |
| 16.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 57kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 8 at Fairyhouse on July 1 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Alwaysanangel carrying 57kg at $7.50. Second-up 14th of 18 at this track on July 22 over 1207m, 13 len behind Man's Best Friend with 60.5kg at $12. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:09.84 | - | 14 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 57kg | 1:13.33 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 57kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 11 at Salisbury on June 14 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Sonny Parvenue with 60.5kg at $6. Second-up won by a nose at Newmarket (July) June 25 over 1207m defeating Etienne with 60.5kg at $3.80. Key chance and expected to run well.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | NOV 2 | $20,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:13.24 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 3/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 1:15.53 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 56kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, ran second last of 8 at Leopardstown on June 11 over 1408m, slow going 13 len behind Pisiffik Ginger carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Last start 10th of 12 at Leopardstown on July 23 over 1408m, 11 len behind Sea Of Rain carrying 56.5kg at $23. Look elsewhere.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/07/2026 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $44,820.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 56.5kg | 1:26.78 | - | 11 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Niall George Mccullagh | 58.5kg | 1:37.12 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Fairyhouse July 8 over 1207m defeating Star Of State with 58kg at $1.80. Before that 3rd of 13 at Curragh on June 28 over 1408m, 8 len behind Alpha with 58kg at $3.50. Can go on with it with the confidence high.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:13.05 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.83 |
| 3/13 | 28/06/2026 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $69,960.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 13 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:10.83 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Dubawi Legend out of Poole Belle. Betting is the best pointer to her chances.