First Flier Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 14:28 | Winning time: 1m 2.2s

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(3)

Ampeson¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: O J Orr| T: R O'Brien

33/1

Speedily bred. Improved from debut to finish third on second start at Tipperary. Will need more to mix it at this level but still showed signs of inexperience and remains capable of better.

Form: 03

(2)

King Neptune¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| D

2/5

War Front colt, showed a good attitude in four runner debut win at Dundalk. Yard's runners often come on markedly for their debut so should make his presence felt up in class but sire's progeny don't always enjoy any ease in conditions.

Form: 1

(7)

American Lady¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Chris Hayes| T: J A Stack

25/1

Well beaten on debut but improved when runner-up at Tipperary next time, though no match for the winner. Yard in form and improvement expected.

Form: 72

(4)

Ickworth³⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: W J Lee| T: W McCreery| D

8/1

Shamardal filly who won well on debut at Dundalk. Well bred and expected to improve throughout the campaign but any soft in the going description would be a slight concern given her breeding.

Form: 1

(6)

In The Present²³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington

11/2

Karakontie filly, half-sister to 6f winner. Dam a 1m winner. Shaped well on debut when third of eight at Naas. May do better over a bit further but should be come for his first run and worth watching in the market.

Form: 3

(5)

Kocasandra⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: G P Halpin| T: J P Murtagh

33/1

Well beaten on debut but improved when stepped up in trip at Naas to finish fifth of 13. Vulnerable up in class and back at the minimum trip.

Form: 75

(1)

Moments Linger³¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| D

12/1

Improved from her Dundalk debut to make all back at that venue last month. Form not done any favours since though and may struggle up in class here.

Form: 21

Forecasts

King Neptune (2/5), In The Present (11/2), Ickworth (8/1), Moments Linger (12/1), American Lady (25/1), Kocasandra (33/1), Ampeson (33/1)

Aidan O'Brien runners often take a big step forward from their debut runs and that should hold KING NEPTUNE in good stead provided he handles conditions here. Ickworth is a well bred filly expected to improve on just her second start while In The Present is another Dundalk winner who is respect for connections who do well with their juveniles.