Thomastown Maiden

Cost 22,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Jolly Jack Tar (1m2f AW; RPR 98), Act Fast (1m/1m1f; 81) and First Snowfall (1m2f AW; 67); dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (inc Group 2 Ribblesdale; 113); best watched.

Recent maiden hurdle winner; midfield over 1m4f on first Flat start; 1m looked inadequate when staying on late to take ninth of 25 at the Curragh last month; could improve up in trip.

Bumper winner and third at Clonmel (9.5f) on sole Flat start for Gordon Elliott; struggled in two handicap hurdles since joining this yard; can only be watched at present.

Runner-up in five consecutive starts for Ger Lyons at one stage; Colin Keane was booked for stable debut when never a factor at Naas last month; tongue-tied.

Third in 7f course maiden on debut before narrowly denied at Naas; gelded after last of five in Leopardstown Group 3 in July 2024; creditable fifth in Goffs Million that September; that's the strongest form on offer; the one to beat if he's ready after a lengthy absence.