Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

Footstepsinthesand filly out of Magic Bear, a 5f/6f winner (including at this track) for the stable; didn't do anything to suggest she's ready to win a maiden when sixth of seven here 14 days ago (beaten 8l), albeit very green; down in trip; should come on for that but likely not enough to threaten.

13-race maiden, six of those coming at this track; best effort when fourth over C&D in handicap off a basement mark in January; little chance of winning a maiden.

Ran to a similar level first two starts when fifth and second over C&D; improved stepped up to 7f when beaten 3l into fifth by Glitter And Glory 34 days ago; trip likely too sharp but each-way claims.

15,000euros yearling; Mehmas colt; half-brother to winners Geometrical (Group-placed 7.5f/1m Flat inc 2yo, RPR 103; 2m hurdle) and Slaney Tide (1m2f; 71); dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m/1m2f winner King's Gambit, out of sister to 1m Group 1 winner Sophisticat; trip sharp on pedigree.

Eight-race maiden who ran to a consistent level last year; best effort came when beaten 4l into third behind Ipanema Queen in Listed race at the Curragh in August; bit below form when a beaten fav' at Naas 217 days ago but raced keenly on ground softer than ideal; gelded; surface should suit and sets a good standard.