Going: Straight course good | Pace Forecast: Strong | Draw Bias: Neutral

A competitive low-grade sprint handicap where a strong early gallop is expected with several pace-forcers declared. On the straight 5f at Naas, draw bias is minimal, but hold-up types typically need the race to collapse in their favour.


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Leading Contenders

Carrigans Grove (TFR 70) continues to hold his form well and has twice chased home in-form types recently. She finished powerfully at Fairyhouse and the form was boosted by the winner scoring again. Tactically versatile and suited by the strong pace and course profile, she looks primed.

Beano Power (TFR 69) has returned from the winter well, winning at Navan in April and finishing second at Tipperary. Slight concern remains over whether she’ll get a clean run if held up again in a tightly packed field, but she has consistent turf sprint form.

Zaragoza (TFR 66) has shaped better than the bare result the last twice, particularly when ninth in a big Curragh field, finishing with running left. Naas should suit and she remains well-handicapped based on peak efforts.

Lismacbryan Hill (TFR 68) ran a cracking third at the Curragh in May and has the services of Colin Keane again. Slightly below form at Navan since, but capable of bouncing back. Needs to be well positioned in this pace scenario.


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Main Dangers & Outsiders

My Girl Sioux (TFR 68) is consistent but can struggle to get past rivals late on. Suited by pace, but needs things to drop right. May place again rather than win.

American In Paris (TFR 68) is prominent-racing and often trades short in-running. Third latest from off the pace after blowing the start. Worth respecting if breaking alertly in this big field.

Whatswrongnow (TFR 62) was second at Navan from a good position and is more exposed, but capable in this grade. Often goes off at a value price and handles the ground.

Raising The Flag has a smart pedigree but hasn’t yet translated that to form. Still relatively unexposed but was disappointing last time when well-backed.


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Timeform Trends & Flags

Carrigans Grove: Timeform “BF” (beaten favourite) last time; form well advertised since.

American In Paris: Traded below BSP LTO; front-runner but not bulletproof.

Zaragoza: “Finishing with running left” noted – a typical luck-in-running risk.

Hastily, Gimmieminnie, Dabirsim Flyer: All hold form/fitness doubts.

No trainer has a particularly notable record in this specific race.



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Marks Out of 10 (Track/Trip/Going Suitability)

Horse Rating

Carrigans Grove 9
Beano Power 8
Zaragoza 8
Lismacbryan Hill 7
My Girl Sioux 7
Whatswrongnow 7
American In Paris 6.5
Raising The Flag 6
Lismacbryan 5.5
Hastily 4.5
Ballysax Lil’ Mick 4.5
Dabirsim Flyer 3
Gimmieminnie 3
Pinmoney 3.5


Watch the market for significant moves, particularly for second-time runners or those off for 90+ days.


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Private Tissue (Guide Odds)

Carrigans Grove – 3/1

Zaragoza – 11/2

Beano Power – 6/1

My Girl Sioux – 13/2

Lismacbryan Hill – 7/1

Whatswrongnow – 9/1

American In Paris – 10/1

Raising The Flag – 16/1

Others – 20/1+


8+ runners mean each-way terms apply for three places (potentially four with extra place offers).


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Summary

This sprint handicap revolves around Carrigans Grove, whose recent seconds are among the strongest form on offer, boosted by subsequent winners. The setup should suit, and she appears to have few negatives.

Zaragoza is an appealing each-way option for those seeking value. Her finishing efforts suggest she’s due a clear run and could swoop late if the pace collapses.


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Smart Play

Win Bet: Carrigans Grove – reliable, improving, and fits the race shape.
Each-Way Saver: Zaragoza – well-handicapped and potentially flying under the radar.