Pace & Draw:
Plenty of pace angles here – Lady With The Lamp, Gutsy Girl, Miss Attitude all like to force or sit prominently, while Sky Majesty has shown versatility but won’t want to be shuffled back. Pace should be strong. Draw looks fairly neutral at Naas 6f, but inside to middle has historically been no disadvantage.
Strongest Contenders
- Sky Majesty (William Haggas, Tom Marquand) – Proven at Group 2/3 level, stylish recent Listed win here at Naas. Peaked with RPR 112 and still progressive. Only 3yo, so has WFA allowance. Clear class edge on profile. Proven & Progressive.
- California Dreamer (Adrian Murray, Heffernan) – Group 1 runner-up over 1m earlier in season, but looked stretched at 7f+. Drop to 6f could sharpen her, big OR 110, but recent runs a touch flat. Proven class, but questions.
- Vespertilio (McCreery, Crosse) – Former Group 1 filly, won a 50k Listed at the Curragh in June. Ran well in Group 2 sprint earlier. Solid and reliable, but may be vulnerable to younger improvers. Proven, but exposed.
Main Dangers
- Carla Ridge (E & P Harty, Hayes) – Solid 3yo sprinter, strong Listed form here last month behind Sky Majesty. Handles Naas well. Needs a career best, but not impossible. Promising, could sneak into frame.
- Lady With The Lamp (J P O’Brien, McDonogh) – Beat Vespertilio in April Listed sprint, since struggled in stronger company. If allowed to dictate, could bounce back, but recent evidence suggests she’s a notch below top fillies. Interesting outsider if pace collapses.
- Miss Attitude (Channon, Hornby) – In flying form in Britain, Listed winner at Deauville latest. Stiff 6f at Naas may suit her better than some speedier types. On the up.
Interesting Outsiders
- Gutsy Girl (J P O’Brien, McMonagle) – Ran big race at Cork last time (just denied in Listed). Consistent but lacks a finishing kick at this level. Could pick up pieces late.
- Zuheila (Murtagh, Coen) – Lightly raced 3yo, only a maiden win so far. Huge class leap. Will need marked improvement.
Runner Ratings (Suitability /10)
- Sky Majesty – 9.5/10 (progressive, ideal setup, WFA, strong form)
- California Dreamer – 8/10 (big class, but drop in trip a risk)
- Vespertilio – 8/10 (solid, but vulnerable to improvers)
- Carla Ridge – 7.5/10 (likes track, still improving)
- Miss Attitude – 7.5/10 (hard fit, thriving, strong UK Listed form)
- Lady With The Lamp – 7/10 (capable, but inconsistent)
- Gutsy Girl – 6.5/10 (honest but just below top level)
- Dance Night Andday – 6/10 (honest mare, probably place chance only)
- Bellaphina – 6/10 (handicapper’s ceiling likely reached)
- Queen Of Thunder – 6/10 (useful, but lacks punch)
- Navassa Island – 5.5/10 (exposed, needs big career best)
- Zuheila – 5/10 (unexposed, but way out of depth)
Private Tissue Odds
- Sky Majesty 6/4
- California Dreamer 5/1
- Vespertilio 6/1
- Miss Attitude 8/1
- Carla Ridge 8/1
- Lady With The Lamp 12/1
- Gutsy Girl 14/1
- Others 20/1+
Summary & Smart Play
This race revolves around Sky Majesty, who brings the best recent form, a proven Naas Listed win, and scope as a lightly-raced 3yo. Her Listed success here reads strongly, and the WFA allowance tilts things her way.
The dangers are split: California Dreamer if the drop in trip works, and Vespertilio if her solid Group form repeats. Miss Attitude is the lively each-way play, thriving in Britain and could relish this stiff 6f.
Smart Play:
- Win bet: Sky Majesty (top class, progressive, perfect setup)
- Each-way saver: Miss Attitude (thriving sprinter, travels well, could nab place)
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