Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (Smullen Series)

Encouraging debut at Leopardstown before hitting the frame in 7f Galway maiden; headed late on when narrowly denied at Naas (7f, yielding to soft) in first-time tongue-tie (retained) three weeks ago; the third bolted up at Killarney on Monday; sets a good standard up in trip.

Debut fourth at Leopardstown has taken a knock or two but ran a blinder upped to Listed company over the same C&D last month when fourth behind subsequent Prix Marcel Boussac winner Diamond Necklace; big player on that evidence but won't want it soft.

Ran an eyecatching debut when overcoming a sluggish start to finish third at Navan (6f, good); didn't quite get home when sent off favourite at Leopardstown on latest; visor reached for; stable in form; trip a concern.

Fifth in a barrier trial; beaten over 16l combined in 7f maidens at Leopardstown and Down Royal; needs to improve.

Bred by owner/trainer but went through the sales cheaply as a yearling; made little impression when well beaten at the Curragh (1m1f) on debut 11 days ago.