A weak enough fillies' maiden. Edge Of Seventeen had veterinary excuses when last seen in October, but rates a definite player on her debut third at Naas with this longer trip expected to suit. However, preference is for TREASURE ROSE, who was noted staying on well on last month's Gowran debut in a stronger race, where she had Bellacanta behind. Others to consider include Cork disappointment Laoise Eile and turf debutante Saxon Belle. [Alan Hewison]
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Half-sister to German 7f winner Dreamorchid; dam half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Gardening Leave; well beaten fourth on debut in Tipperary bumper in July 2023; hasn't been seen since.
Eyecatching C&D debut when staying on well to finish fifth of 20 in April (soft) and following month didn't land a blow but not discredited in Gowran fillies' winners contest (behind Treasure Rose); remains a potential improver.
First home in a barrier trial at Leopardstown last August, but still looked raw when keeping on for third on debut in a 7f maiden at Naas in September; lost her action at the Curragh on her only other start and reported slightly lame; premature to write off and longer trip here could bring improvement in a weak maiden.
Half-sister to winners Gesture (10.6f; RPR 94) and Sunbelt (1m 2yo; 79); dam placed 1m6f (62), half-sister to 1m2f winner Contradict (dam of French Derby winner Mishriff); second favourite but never counted on last month's Cork debut over this trip; more expected of now.
Churchill half-sister to winners Rosso (1m4f; RPR 88), Dazzling Sun (South African 7f/1m) and Solar Power (7f/9.7f); unraced dam closely related to Australian 1m4f/1m5f Group 3 winner Francis Of Assisi; market best guide on debut.
Saxon Warrior half-sister to 7f-9.5f winner Le Reveur (inc AW/Italy; RPR 82); dam 6f-1m2f winner (inc Listed; 105), from family of 1,000 Guineas winner Sleepytime; tongue-tied for debut, likely all the better for the experience.
Third foal; half-sister to winners Jamie Bond (5f) and Naughty Niall (1m AW); dam 6f winner, half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up Endless Drama; didn't count when towards rear on Gowran fillies' maiden debut last month; may need more time but worth a market check in what appears a weak maiden.
Saxon Warrior filly cost 30,000euros and resold for 40,000euros as a yearling; second foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (inc AW; RPR 72); not clearest of runs but showed some debut promise at Dundalk in February; more expected of now.
Inns Of Court half-sister to 7f/1m4f winner Caught U Looking (including 2yo Group 3; RPR 104); dam unraced half-sister to winners Mix And Mingle (7f Group 3) and Double Or Bubble (6f/7f Group 3); stiff enough task on debut in Gowran fillies' winners race last month, shaping with definite promise when staying on after slow start (ahead of Bellacanta); could improve enough to feature here in a weaker race.