Irish racing- Naas 3/23

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R5- 1m2f Devoy Stakes (Listed) (4yo+) Going: soft to heavy

#1- Sir Dragonet (1-5) is the class of the field by far, beaten under a length in the Epsom Derby last season. Handles the ground, should make quick work of these. #3- Brogue (9-2) Dermot Weld charge is unexposed after maiden win last May. Son of Frankel offers promise. #4- Halimi (6-1) has been very consistent in thirteen starts for Jim Bolger. Godolphin runner improved last fall, with two good runs here at Naas. #5- Nickajack Cave was well-beaten by the favorite in GIII at the Curragh last term, has a bit of class about him.

Tri- 1/3,4,5/ALL  Result: 6,1,4  #6- Numerian ($15.40) just exploded when the real running began inside the furlong marker, didn't see that coming although he ran a head second to Blenheim Palace in a GIII AW race when last seen.

TW

[Badactor]

The race caller didn't like one of the horses in that race... kept calling him "turd."

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R6- 1m Irish EBF Park Express Stakes (Group 3) (3yo+)

#1- Hamariyna (7-1) won the 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown last year, then ran a poor one and was sent to the sidelines. #4- Kiss for A Jewel (6-1) took five starts to break her maiden but won right back in open handicap company. May have found 12F to be too much in final start at three, should give a good account of herself today. #5- Blissful (2-1) and #6- Even So (2-1) battled in a maiden at Tipperary last season, with Blissful coming out on top. She disappointed in a GII when last seen, and is an unknown on off going. Even So broke her maiden in second start by open lengths over soft ground. May have much more to give. Lemista (6-1) is also trained by Ger Lyons, and is intriguing at a price with a huge win over heavy ground when last seen in October at Gowran Park. #9- Raven's Cry (12-1) was no match for Blissful, but has consistent form.

Ex- 7/1,4,5,6,9  Result: 7,1,6  #7- Lemista ($19.40) sat outside the leaders in third and prevailed after a hard fought stretch drive. She definitely wants some give in the ground. Exacta $125.00

TW

[Badactor]

Beautiful call and a sweet overlay from 6-1 ml... NICE ONE, TOM!

7/1 Exacta... 8-1 over 15-1

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Thanks Dell. Irish racing is still running, albeit behind closed doors. It was good to have them back on the flat today, the first day of the season. I hope they can keep running the races safely. Friday is a 7 race card at Navan, and Sunday would have racing from the Curragh. Stay tuned.

On to Horsetourneys.com, where me, Colleen, and 160 of our new friends are playing Will Rogers Downs. Pool is closing in on $1700. Only game in town, along with Fonner Park later.

TW

[propro]

Nice job on that 6th race!! Hope you made a bundle.