NAAS 16:50

Name: IRISH EBF BALLYHANE STAKES
Start: 2024-08-05T14:20:00
End: 2024-08-05T17:20:00
Location: Naas

14:20 14:50 15:20 15:50 16:20 16:50 17:20

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16:50 Monday 05 August 2024
IRISH EBF BALLYHANE STAKES	Distance : 5f 205y
Prize : €300,000 Age : 2yo Race Type : Flat Surface : Turf	Going : Gd/Sft
Race Type : Flat	Surface : Turf

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Running Notes

Pos (Draw)	Pos (Draw)	Btn	Horse Name	Horse Name		TFR		Tfig	Jockey	Age	Wgt	ISP	ISP	BSP	Hi/Lo
Pos (Draw)		Btn	Pedigree	Jockey & Trainer		TFR		Tfig	Trainer	(Equip)	(OR)	(Place)	ISP	BSP	Hi/Lo

1 (7)	1 (7)		17. HEAVENS GATE (IRE)	17. HEAVENS GATE (IRE)	+1 <	97	-2 >	90	Ryan Moore	2	8-13	4/61.66f	4/61.66f
1 (7)			bf CHURCHILL (IRE) 126 - ITQAAN (USA) 83 DANZIG (USA)	J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-13	+1 <	97	-2 >	90	Aidan O'Brien, Ireland				4/61.66f
stood out on form and confirmed previous promise to claim a big pot, another to boost the Albany form of stablemate Fairy Godmother; raced far side, made all, pushed along 2f out, edged right over 1f out, asserted entering final 1f; bears repeating that she'll stay 7f.
made all, pushed along 2f out, edged right over 1f out, asserted entering final 1f
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2 (6)	2 (6)	1¼	16. FIERY LUCY	16. FIERY LUCY	-15 <	92	+2 >	86	G. F. Carroll	2	8-13	10/111	10/111
2 (6)		1¼	bf WITHOUT PAROLE 122 - CRAIGHALL 66 DUBAWI (IRE) 129	J: G. F. Carroll T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-13	-15 <	92	+2 >	86	Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland				10/111
showed improved form, finishing much closer to the winner than at Newmarket, a step up to 7f bound to suit; raced far side, in touch, driven over 2f out, kept on well final 1f, took second close home.
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, kept on well final 1f, took second close home
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3 (11)	3 (11)	½	24. LI BAN (IRE)	24. LI BAN (IRE)	-3 <	86	-5 >	80	David Egan	2	8-9	12/113	12/113
3 (11)		½	bf PRINCE OF LIR (IRE) 105 - BARQEYYA (IRE) 60p SHAMARDAL (USA) 129	J: David Egan T: Raphael Freire Age: 2 Wgt: 8-9	-3 <	86	-5 >	80	Raphael Freire				12/113
ran just about as well in defeat as when winning the time before; raced far side, pressed leader, driven 2f out, not quicken final 100 yds.
pressed leader, under pressure 2f out, not quicken final 100 yds
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4 (17)	4 (17)	1½	1. MIDNIGHT STRIKE (IRE)	1. MIDNIGHT STRIKE (IRE)	-19 <	91	+4 >	86	D. B. McMonagle	2	9-6	8/19	8/19
4 (17)		1½	bc STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) 128 - NOT AFTER MIDNIGHT (IRE) 73 BIG BAD BOB (IRE) 118	J: D. B. McMonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-6	-19 <	91	+4 >	86	Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland				8/19
who'd finished down the field in the Coventry 7 weeks earlier, wasted no time getting back on track, first home in his group; raced near side, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on.
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on
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5 (4)	5 (4)	½	9. AND SO TO BED (IRE)	9. AND SO TO BED (IRE)	+4 <	85	-5 >	79	Declan McDonogh	2	9-1	16/117	16/117
5 (4)		½	bf KODIAC 112 - PEPYS TILLERGIRL (IRE) TILLERMAN 123	J: Declan McDonogh T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-1	+4 <	85	-5 >	79	Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland				16/117
continues in good heart, lacking a change of gear (should stay 7f) and also caught a bit away from the principals; raced far side, mid-field, ridden 2f out, progress under 2f out, never on terms.
mid-field, ridden 2f out, progress under 2f out, never on terms
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6 (27)	6 (27)	nk	15. MANHATTAN CHUTE (IRE)	15. MANHATTAN CHUTE (IRE)	-42 <	83+	-4 >	78	J. J. G. Ryan	2	9-0	150/1151	150/1151
6 (27)		nk	grg VADAMOS (FR) 126 - CHUTE HALL LADY (IRE) DARK ANGEL (IRE) 113	J: J. J. G. Ryan T: M. D. O'Callaghan, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-0 Eq: (s)	-42 <	83+	-4 >	78	M. D. O'Callaghan, Ireland	(s)			150/1151
already in cheekpieces, left debut form well behind in a much deeper event, second in his group and looking ready for 7f; missed the break, raced near side, mid-field, outpaced 2f out, progress entering final 1f, finished well.
missed break, mid-field, outpaced 2f out, progress entering final 1f, finished well
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7 (15)	7 (15)	1¼	11. GRANDE MARQUES (IRE)	11. GRANDE MARQUES (IRE)	-5 <	79	-7 >	74	Seamie Heffernan	2	9-1	16/117	16/117
7 (15)		1¼	chf STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) 128 - MEDICEAN STAR (IRE) - GALILEO (IRE) 134	J: Seamie Heffernan T: J. A. Stack, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-1	-5 <	79	-7 >	74	J. A. Stack, Ireland				16/117
after 6 weeks off, ran to a similar level to last time; raced near side, in touch, driven 2f out, one paced.
in touch, under pressure 2f out, one paced
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8 (21)	8 (21)	1½	3. VIOLET LOVE	3. VIOLET LOVE	+9 <	75	-5 >	71	Billy Loughnane	2	9-3	6/17	6/17
8 (21)		1½	grf HAVANA GREY 118 - PASSIONATE LOVE (IRE) - BATED BREATH 125	J: Billy Loughnane T: George Boughey Age: 2 Wgt: 9-3	+9 <	75	-5 >	71	George Boughey				6/17
was in much deeper waters than previously (had beaten a subsequent winner at Ripon) but is best not judged on this run having raced closest to the stand rail and a bit away from the action; led group, went with zest, ridden under 2f out, no extra final 1f.
led group, ridden under 2f out, no extra final 1f
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9 (3)	9 (3)	½	23. GAZELLE D'OR (IRE)	23. GAZELLE D'OR (IRE)	+2 <	65	+4 >	61	D. E. Sheehy	2	8-9	100/1101	100/1101
9 (3)		½	bf EQUIANO (FR) 127 - VIA AURELIA (IRE) 66 ANTONIUS PIUS (USA) 123$	J: D. E. Sheehy T: M. C. Grassick, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-9	+2 <	65	+4 >	61	M. C. Grassick, Ireland				100/1101
back up in trip, ran as well as could be expected pitched into a hot event; raced far side, close up, driven 2f out, faded final 1f.
close up, under pressure 2f out, faded final 1f
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10 (18)	10 (18)	¾	2. AMAZING ATHENA (IRE)	2. AMAZING ATHENA (IRE)	+11 <	70	+3 >	67	Ben Martin Coen	2	9-3	40/141	40/141
10 (18)		¾	brf MEHMAS (IRE) 115 - UNDER OFFER (IRE) 66 BATED BREATH 125	J: Ben Martin Coen T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (s)	+11 <	70	+3 >	67	John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	(s)			40/141
wasn't in the same form as last time; steadied at the start, raced near side, raced well off the pace, headway under pressure 2f out, plugged on, never landed a blow.
steadied start, behind, ridden and headway 2f out, plugged on, never on terms
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11 (5)	11 (5)	2¼	8. WISE MEN SAY (IRE)	8. WISE MEN SAY (IRE)	+17 <	61+	+29 >	58	Shane Foley	2	9-2	25/126	25/126
11 (5)		2¼	bc BUNGLE INTHEJUNGLE 109 - COMPANY JEED (IRE) FAST COMPANY (IRE) 126	J: Shane Foley T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-2	+17 <	61+	+29 >	58	Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland				25/126
should stay this far but is best excused this run, ending up on the outer flank and well away from where this unfolded; slowly into stride, raced far side, mid-field, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous; remains with potential.
slowly away, mid-field, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous
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12 (8)	12 (8)	1½	20. SHIOTA (IRE)	20. SHIOTA (IRE)	+24 <	50	+33 >	49	R. P. Whelan	2	8-11	50/151	50/151
12 (8)		1½	chf TAMAYUZ 126 - THAWRAH (IRE) GREEN DESERT (USA) 127	J: R. P. Whelan T: Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-11	+24 <	50	+33 >	49	Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland				50/151
found this too competitive; raced far side, mid-division, driven under 3f out, never involved.
mid-division, under pressure under 3f out, never dangerous
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13 (2)	13 (2)	½	4. ADRENALINE RUSH (IRE)	4. ADRENALINE RUSH (IRE)	<	53	+4 >	52	N. M. Crosse	2	9-2	125/1126	125/1126
13 (2)		½	bc BUNGLE INTHEJUNGLE 109 - MIDSUMMER BREEZE HAVANA GOLD (IRE) 118	J: N. M. Crosse T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (s)	<	53	+4 >	52	Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland	(s)			125/1126
in first-time cheekpieces, had little chance at the weights and can have this run overlooked, like his stablemate ending up not well placed on the far wing of his group; raced far side, handy, driven halfway, weakened under 2f out.
handy, under pressure halfway, weakened under 2f out
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14 (1)	14 (1)	nk	22. TINO PAI (IRE)	22. TINO PAI (IRE)	+14 <	47	+1 >	46	R. P. Cleary	2	8-11	125/1126	125/1126
14 (1)		nk	chf SOLDIER'S CALL 119 - FLAWLESSLY (FR) 76 EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) 126	J: R. P. Cleary T: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-11	+14 <	47	+1 >	46	Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland				125/1126
was out of depth, her draw also making like tough, ending up near the far rail; mid-division, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, brief headway under 2f out, left behind final 1f.
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, brief effort under 2f out, left behind final 1f
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15 (19)	15 (19)	hd	12. MOOD ALTERING (IRE)	12. MOOD ALTERING (IRE)	+25 <	51	-36 >	50	J. M. Sheridan	2	9-1	80/181	80/181
15 (19)		hd	chf STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) 128 - EYE SMILING (IRE) 79 EQUIANO (FR) 127	J: J. M. Sheridan T: J. A. Stack, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-1	+25 <	51	-36 >	50	J. A. Stack, Ireland				80/181
back down in trip, was flying too high in this grade; raced near side, mid-division, ridden when hung left under 2f out, never involved.
mid-division, ridden when hung left under 2f out, never dangerous
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16 (16)	16 (16)	2¼	10. FIAMMA (IRE)	10. FIAMMA (IRE)	+15 <	42		42	R. Whearty	2	9-1	100/1101	100/1101
16 (16)		2¼	bf KODIAC 112 - VOCIFEROUS MARINA (IRE) 100 VOCALISED (USA) 114	J: R. Whearty T: Adrian Murray, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-1	+15 <	42		42	Adrian Murray, Ireland				100/1101
was out of depth, also still in need of experience upped in trip; dwelt, raced near side, prominent, raced freely, driven 2f out, dropped away over 1f out.
dwelt, prominent, under pressure 2f out, dropped away over 1f out
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17 (10)	17 (10)	hd	21. SKILLMAN AVE (IRE)	21. SKILLMAN AVE (IRE)	+35 <	38	+22 >	38	C. D. Hayes	2	8-11	50/151	50/151
17 (10)		hd	bf SOLDIER'S CALL 119 - IMELDA MAYHEM 84 BYRON 117	J: C. D. Hayes T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-11	+35 <	38	+22 >	38	Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland				50/151
ran poorly; dwelt, raced near side, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, merely passed beaten horses.
dwelt, rear, pushed along over 2f out, passed beaten rivals
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18 (9)	18 (9)	1¼	25. VOVATIA (IRE)	25. VOVATIA (IRE)	+6 <	33		33	Siobhan Rutledge	2	8-11	125/1126	125/1126
18 (9)		1¼	bf DANDY MAN (IRE) 123 - QUEEN ELSA (IRE) - FROZEN POWER (IRE) 108	J: Siobhan Rutledge T: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-11 Eq: (h)	+6 <	33		33	Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland	(h)			125/1126
in first-time hood after 8 weeks off, was flying too high in this grade; raced far side, always behind.
always behind
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19 (14)	19 (14)	2	5. BROSAY	5. BROSAY	+30 <	30		32	G. M. Ryan	2	9-2	40/141	40/141
19 (14)		2	bg TASLEET 124 - HATTYTOWN IVAWOOD (IRE) 118p	J: G. M. Ryan T: Diego Dias, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-2	+30 <	30		32	Diego Dias, Ireland				40/141
more exposed than the rest, had been gelded since last seen 7 weeks earlier but looked a hard ride; raced near side, hung badly left from 2f out, always behind.
hung badly left from 2f out, always behind
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20 (20)	20 (20)	1	19. ROAMING EYES (IRE)	19. ROAMING EYES (IRE)	<		>	23	L. F. Roche	2	8-11	150/1151	150/1151
20 (20)		1	bf HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) 125 - SUPERCHARGED (IRE) 80 IFFRAAJ 127	J: L. F. Roche T: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 8-11 Eq: (h)	<		>	23	Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland	(h)			150/1151
after 9 weeks off, had no chance at the weights; raced near side, always behind.
always behind
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21 (12)	21 (12)	5½	14. LETHIMFLY (IRE)	14. LETHIMFLY (IRE)	<		>	8	William James Lee	2	9-0	20/121	20/121
21 (12)		5½	chc RIBCHESTER (IRE) 129 - OUR JOY (IRE) 87 KODIAC 112	J: William James Lee T: Noel Meade, Ireland Age: 2 Wgt: 9-0	<		>	8	Noel Meade, Ireland				20/121
shaped as if amiss; raced far side, in touch, took strong hold, ridden over 2f out, struggling when eased right off approaching final 1f.
in touch, ridden over 2f out, struggling when eased approaching final 1f
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Non Runners: ELZEM (IRE), MORNING VIETNAM, RIGHT AND TRUE (IRE), DANDY KHAN (IRE), MS OLIVIA (IRE), PENELOPE SPRIGHTLY (IRE).	Winning Owner: Michael Tabor/Derrick Smith/MrsJMagnier
Time: 1m 11.48s
Overrounds: Industry SP 138%, Betfair SP 101.9%
A very valuable 2-y-o prize understandably attracted a big field, though Heavens Gate was still an odds-on favourite judged on her exploits in pattern company and obliged in fairly straightforward fashion, an improver and a last-time-out winner filling the places; they split into 2 groups which were nearly equally matched and the top 10 was filled with 5 from each, Midnight Strike best of the near-side group in fourth but it seemed like no biases were at play, a couple who were caught on the far wing worth excusing, however. HEAVENS GATE (IRE) stood out on form and confirmed previous promise to claim a big pot, another to boost the Albany form of stablemate Fairy Godmother; raced far side, made all, pushed along 2f out, edged right over 1f out, asserted entering final 1f; bears repeating that she'll stay 7f. FIERY LUCY showed improved form, finishing much closer to the winner than at Newmarket, a step up to 7f bound to suit; raced far side, in touch, driven over 2f out, kept on well final 1f, took second close home. LI BAN (IRE) ran just about as well in defeat as when winning the time before; raced far side, pressed leader, driven 2f out, not quicken final 100 yds. MIDNIGHT STRIKE (IRE) who'd finished down the field in the Coventry 7 weeks earlier, wasted no time getting back on track, first home in his group; raced near side, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on. AND SO TO BED (IRE) continues in good heart, lacking a change of gear (should stay 7f) and also caught a bit away from the principals; raced far side, mid-field, ridden 2f out, progress under 2f out, never on terms. MANHATTAN CHUTE (IRE) already in cheekpieces, left debut form well behind in a much deeper event, second in his group and looking ready for 7f; missed the break, raced near side, mid-field, outpaced 2f out, progress entering final 1f, finished well. GRANDE MARQUES (IRE) after 6 weeks off, ran to a similar level to last time; raced near side, in touch, driven 2f out, one paced. VIOLET LOVE was in much deeper waters than previously (had beaten a subsequent winner at Ripon) but is best not judged on this run having raced closest to the stand rail and a bit away from the action; led group, went with zest, ridden under 2f out, no extra final 1f. GAZELLE D'OR (IRE) back up in trip, ran as well as could be expected pitched into a hot event; raced far side, close up, driven 2f out, faded final 1f. AMAZING ATHENA (IRE) wasn't in the same form as last time; steadied at the start, raced near side, raced well off the pace, headway under pressure 2f out, plugged on, never landed a blow. WISE MEN SAY (IRE) should stay this far but is best excused this run, ending up on the outer flank and well away from where this unfolded; slowly into stride, raced far side, mid-field, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous; remains with potential. SHIOTA (IRE) found this too competitive; raced far side, mid-division, driven under 3f out, never involved. ADRENALINE RUSH (IRE) in first-time cheekpieces, had little chance at the weights and can have this run overlooked, like his stablemate ending up not well placed on the far wing of his group; raced far side, handy, driven halfway, weakened under 2f out. TINO PAI (IRE) was out of depth, her draw also making like tough, ending up near the far rail; mid-division, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, brief headway under 2f out, left behind final 1f. MOOD ALTERING (IRE) back down in trip, was flying too high in this grade; raced near side, mid-division, ridden when hung left under 2f out, never involved. FIAMMA (IRE) was out of depth, also still in need of experience upped in trip; dwelt, raced near side, prominent, raced freely, driven 2f out, dropped away over 1f out. SKILLMAN AVE (IRE) ran poorly; dwelt, raced near side, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, merely passed beaten horses. VOVATIA (IRE) in first-time hood after 8 weeks off, was flying too high in this grade; raced far side, always behind. BROSAY more exposed than the rest, had been gelded since last seen 7 weeks earlier but looked a hard ride; raced near side, hung badly left from 2f out, always behind. ROAMING EYES (IRE) after 9 weeks off, had no chance at the weights; raced near side, always behind. LETHIMFLY (IRE) shaped as if amiss; raced far side, in touch, took strong hold, ridden over 2f out, struggling when eased right off approaching final 1f.

16:50 Naas Result on Monday 05 August 2024

The 5F 205Y 16:50 IRISH EBF BALLYHANE STAKES at Naas was run on Gd/Sft. It was open to 2yo and had a prize fund of €300,000. There were 21 runners. The winning horse was HEAVENS GATE (IRE) who won by 1¼. HEAVENS GATE (IRE) was ridden by Ryan Moore. HEAVENS GATE (IRE) had an industry starting price (ISP) of 4/6f.

How the rest of the runners fared:

FIERY LUCY finished 2nd and was beaten by 1.25 - they had an ISP of 10/1
LI BAN (IRE) finished 3rd and was beaten by 1.75 - they had an ISP of 12/1
MIDNIGHT STRIKE (IRE) finished 4th and was beaten by 3.25 - they had an ISP of 8/1
AND SO TO BED (IRE) finished 5th and was beaten by 3.75 - they had an ISP of 16/1
MANHATTAN CHUTE (IRE) finished 6th and was beaten by 3.95 - they had an ISP of 150/1
GRANDE MARQUES (IRE) finished 7th and was beaten by 5 - they had an ISP of 16/1
VIOLET LOVE finished 8th and was beaten by 6.5 - they had an ISP of 6/1
GAZELLE D'OR (IRE) finished 9th and was beaten by 7 - they had an ISP of 100/1
AMAZING ATHENA (IRE) finished 10th and was beaten by 8 - they had an ISP of 40/1
WISE MEN SAY (IRE) finished 11th and was beaten by 10 - they had an ISP of 25/1
SHIOTA (IRE) finished 12th and was beaten by 11.5 - they had an ISP of 50/1
ADRENALINE RUSH (IRE) finished 13th and was beaten by 12 - they had an ISP of 125/1
TINO PAI (IRE) finished 14th and was beaten by 12.5 - they had an ISP of 125/1
MOOD ALTERING (IRE) finished 15th and was beaten by 12.5 - they had an ISP of 80/1
FIAMMA (IRE) finished 16th and was beaten by 15 - they had an ISP of 100/1
SKILLMAN AVE (IRE) finished 17th and was beaten by 15 - they had an ISP of 50/1
VOVATIA (IRE) finished 18th and was beaten by 16 - they had an ISP of 125/1
BROSAY finished 19th and was beaten by 18 - they had an ISP of 40/1
ROAMING EYES (IRE) finished 20th and was beaten by 19 - they had an ISP of 150/1
LETHIMFLY (IRE) finished 21th and was beaten by 24.5 - they had an ISP of 20/1

NAAS 16:50

16:50 Monday 05 August 2024

IRISH EBF BALLYHANE STAKES

16:50 Naas Result on Monday 05 August 2024