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Formscan By Mark Nunan - The form of the course and distance maiden won by GREAT BARRIER REEF hasn’t been enhanced by those behind him, but the No Nay Never colt was visually impressive as he scooted clear to post a six-length victory. Races like the Coventry and Dewhurst were mentioned in the aftermath and it will be a surprise if he’s not better suited by the likely quicker ground on this occasion. Edward Thatch won easily over 5f at Cork and is another who will be running on good ground for the first time. Otherworldly had a luckless passage when second to Immortal Guard over course and distance and, despite being 4lb worse off, can reverse those placings. %0A
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
9th May 26 Naas(5f 205yds Flat Maiden, Good, changed to good, good to firm in places after race 5) 12/1 9-7 J J G Ryan 2nd of 7 runners, 3.75L behind Confucius
Oct 2025 Tattersalls (UK) Price: £95,000
Nov 2024 Goffs Ireland Price: €100,000
No Nay Never (USA)-Ejaazah(Acclamation)
(15)
(Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant)
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.70 |
9th May 26 Naas(5f Flat Maiden, Good, changed to good, good to firm in places after race 5) 30/100Fav 9-7 W M Lordan 1st of 7 runners, by hd and Dht from Abletai and Sun Goddess
19th Apr 26 Curragh(5f Flat, Soft) 5/2 9-5 R L Moore 2nd of 6 runners, 1.25L behind Star Prospect
Sep 2025 Goffs Ireland Price: €250,000
Quotes on Carry The Flag (IRE)
He obviously had a lovely run the first day on very different ground. Coming here, we hoped he'd win and, in fairness, he got the job done. . Wayne felt just on the quicker ground, it's probably the quickest ground he's ever been on even at home, he just couldn't get fully traction, he's just rolling around. When the other filly came on his outside it really helped him. He'll put himself in the Ascot mix now and, we'll see how he progresses and, where he fits in. Jack's filly (Cleary, on Sun Goddess) is a lovely filly too. We'll try and get one more run into her and, hopefully she turns into an Ascot filly too.
After Carry The Flag (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sat, 9th May 2026 5f Flat Maiden Good
Blackbeard (IRE)-Bright And Sunny(Galileo)
(21)
(Giselle De Aguiar & AMO Racing Limited)
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
3rd May 26 Cork(5f Flat Maiden, Straight: Soft, soft to heavy in places. Round: Soft to heavy) 1/1Fav 9-9 D W O Connor 1st of 10 runners, by 5.5L and hd from Hanney Boy and Matriarchal
3rd Apr 26 Curragh(5f Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy) 1/1Fav 9-7 D Egan 3rd of 8 runners, nose and 3.5L behind Lars Soldier and Confucius
Sep 2025 Goffs Ireland Price: €70,000
Quotes on Edward Thatch (IRE)
he is a nice horse and we think a lot of him. The first day (at the Curragh) he went fast but today he settled well and kept it simple. He won comfortably in the end. I think he could be a seven-furlong or mile-type in the end and I’m very happy with everything he has done today, including his attitude. Hopefully he will improve and we have a nice horse. I think he will run next in the Marble Hill Stakes (Curragh over six furlongs, late-May) and then we will think about the Coventry at Royal Ascot. He got away with five furlongs today being on slower ground but on faster ground, it will have to be six for him. He is a big two-year-old and I’m happy with his attitude.
After Edward Thatch (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 3rd May 2026 5f Flat Maiden Soft to Heavy
In the last 3 years Edward Thatch (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lars Soldier (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Apr 2026 Curragh(5f , Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy) Lars Soldier (IRE) 1st (18/1 9-4) W Joyce 3.53L in front of Edward Thatch (IRE) 3rd (1/1Fav 9-7) D Egan (8 ran) | ||
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No Nay Never (USA)-Gems(Haafhd)
(35)
cd1
(D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg)
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.44 |
19th Apr 26 Curragh(6f Flat Maiden, Soft) 4/9Fav 9-7 R L Moore 1st of 7 runners, by 6L and 1.75L from Ischgl and Bull Shark
Persian Force (IRE)-Souls In The Wind(Fastnet Rock)
(20)
cd1
(Ramiro Restrepo, Jacob West & Giselle De Aguiar)
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.50 |
4th May 26 Curragh(6f Flat Maiden, Good) 7/2 9-6 D W O Connor 1st of 12 runners, by 0.5L and 0.5L from Otherworldly and Lan De Ghaire
Sep 2025 Goffs Ireland Price: €100,000
Feb 2025 Goffs Ireland Price: €43,000
Quotes on Immortal Guard (IRE)
I was very happy with this horse at home. He shows a lot of class, a lot of ability. I just waited for him to strengthen because he is still a little bit weak,. Whatever he does today he will improve a lot. The coat has still not come on him. I'm very happy for the stallion as well, with four wins in the last few weeks, so everything is coming the right way. This horse, I think, will have improve a lot.
After Immortal Guard (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Mon, 4th May 2026 6f Flat Maiden Good
In the last 3 years Immortal Guard (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Otherworldly (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th May 2026 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good) Immortal Guard (IRE) 1st (7/2 9-6) D W O'Connor .50L in front of Otherworldly (IRE) 2nd (4/1 9-2) J M Sheridan (12 ran) | ||
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| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17.00 |
3rd Apr 26 Curragh(5f Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy) 18/1 9-4 W Joyce (3) 1st of 8 runners, by nose and 3.5L from Confucius and Edward Thatch
15th Mar 26 Curragh(5f Flat Maiden, Heavy) 16/1 9-4 W Joyce (3) 4th of 7 runners, 7.88L behind Ruler s Control
Nov 2025 Goffs Ireland Price: €3,500
Quotes on Lars Soldier (IRE)
He ran well here the last day. I told Wesley going out to keep him fairly forward as he had a bit more experience than the other horses and I think that’s what won it,. The other horse was very green and the penny didn’t drop until late on. It’s nice to win a Curragh maiden as a two-year-old at the start of the season. I don’t know where we’ll go from here. If some lad comes with a big cheque this fella (brother Laurence, the horse’s owner) might sell him!. He’s a good honest little horse.
After Lars Soldier (IRE) finished 1st at Curragh on Fri, 3rd Apr 2026 5f Flat Maiden Soft to Heavy
In the last 3 years Lars Soldier (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Edward Thatch (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Apr 2026 Curragh(5f , Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy) Lars Soldier (IRE) 1st (18/1 9-4) W Joyce 3.53L in front of Edward Thatch (IRE) 3rd (1/1Fav 9-7) D Egan (8 ran) | ||
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Persian King (IRE)-Hanky Panky(Galileo)
(20)
(Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners)
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
4th May 26 Curragh(6f Flat Maiden, Good) 4/1 9-2 J M Sheridan 2nd of 12 runners, 0.5L behind Immortal Guard
In the last 3 years Otherworldly (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Immortal Guard (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th May 2026 Curragh(6f , Flat Maiden, Good) Immortal Guard (IRE) 1st (7/2 9-6) D W O'Connor .50L in front of Otherworldly (IRE) 2nd (4/1 9-2) J M Sheridan (12 ran) | ||
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| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
27th Mar 26 Dundalk(5f Flat Maiden, Standard) 6/1 8-4 C Geerdharry (7) 3rd of 5 runners, 4.25L and 5L behind Maria Quiteria and Belle Island
Nov 2025 Goffs Ireland Price: €12,000
Nov 2024 Goffs Ireland Price: Not Sold (14000)
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
