6.15 7f. 93yds. 7 Declared. Irish EBF Auction Series Race of €27,000.00 2-y-o
1st - €16,200.00 2nd - €5,400.00 3rd - €2,700.00 4th - €1,350.00 5th - €810.00 6th - €540.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - RIBCHESTINA won her maiden over a sprint trip on testing ground at Navan and, afterwards, jockey Robbie Colgan was quoted saying that she is more a seven-furlong horse. This step up in trip should suit her. She was beaten into fourth on better ground at Naas, however, the winner went on to be successful at the Group 3 Albany at Royal Ascot, so her run has merit. Nemonte has plenty of ability, but ideally would want the ground to dry out to see her at her best. She does go to work off a light weight, though, with Conor Stone-Walsh's 7lb claim factored in. My Mate Alfie was placed on his first two starts and was produced close home by Colin Keane to win in Down Royal. There is plenty more to come from him, but he does have to give plenty of weight away and may not want the conditions too testing.
For two years old only that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2022 for #72,000 or less at a designated or specified sale and that have not won more than one raceWeights - 9st 9lbs Fillies allowed 5lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a race 5lb extra