Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Blackbeard colt sent off at even money on debut at the Curragh (5f, sft-hvy) but could only manage a 3.5l third of 8 after showing lots of early speed; pedigree suggests that better ground will suit, as will this easier 5f; leading chance.

Sioux Nation colt; E52,000 yearling; dam unplaced 5f (RPR 44), half-sister to winners Parkes And Ride (Qatari 7f/1m), Cape Castle (1m4f-1m6f; dam of 1m2f Group 1 winner Thundering Nights) and Influent (1m/9.4f); respected source; check the market.

Kodi Bear colt; 34,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m AW 2yo winner Booziebrunch (RPR 73); dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo/6.5f winner (99), half-sister to winners Snap Shots (5f/6f inc 2yo) and Zebedaios (6f-1m); likely best watched on debut.

State Of Rest colt; dam 12.6f winner (RPR 83), closely related to 11.6f Listed winner Perfect Clarity, half-sister to Italian 1m2f Listed winner Law Power; pedigree suggests this trip may be too sharp.

Showed ability when weakening late into a 5.75l third behind Force Noir at Naas six days ago; likely to improve for that first run and this easier 5f should suit; place shout.