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Royal Ascot Trials At Naas Rated Race

Naas (IRE) · 13:56 (UK local)

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

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AI Top 3 Picks

①P1 pick28%

Bucanero Fuerte

J: D Egan · T: A Murray

This horse likely possesses Group-level form, making it a standout contender in a rated race designed as an Ascot trial. Its class should allow it to overcome rivals here.

②P2 pick22%

Shaftesbury Avenue (USA)

J: R L Moore · T: A P O'Brien

Represents a top stable with an elite jockey, suggesting significant potential for improvement and a strong showing in this type of contest.

③P3 pick18%

Accredited (FR)

J: J Cleary · T: A P O'Brien

Comes from a powerful yard and has shown good form (4-1), indicating ability to compete at this level and secure a place.

Model confidence: 35% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (10 runners)

#	Draw	Horse	Age	Wgt	Form	OR	Last	Jockey	Trainer	HG	PR
1	3	③Accredited (FR)	3	9-9	4-1	97	56d	J Cleary	A P O'Brien	—	0.0
2	1	Latin America (IRE)	3	9-7	21	—	22d	Ben Coen	J P Murtagh	—	0.0
3	4	Port Ferdinand (IRE)	3	9-4	1-3	92	23d	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	—	0.0
4	7	New Radical (IRE)	3	9-2	31	—	36d	James Ryan	J Davison	p	0.0
5	6	②Shaftesbury Avenue (USA)	3	9-2	31	—	48d	R L Moore	A P O'Brien	p	0.0
6	2	Victory Tip (IRE)	3	9-2	19	90	35d	Billy Lee	H De Bromhead	—	0.0
7	5	Bobby Mcgee	3	9-0	6434-11	88	20d	Colin Keane	N Meade	—	0.0
0	5	①Bucanero Fuerte	4	9-9	—	—	—	D Egan	A Murray	—	—
0	3	Aesop's Fables (IRE)	4	9-9	—	—	—	R L Moore	A P O'Brien	—	—
0	4	Ladies Church	4	9-9	—	—	—	Ben Coen	J P Murtagh	—	—

Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run

Key Race Factors

•Royal Ascot Trials designation suggests high-class potential runners.
•Rated Race format implies a conditions race where class is paramount.
•Field of 10 runners presents a competitive but manageable challenge.
•Presence of top trainers (A.P. O'Brien, A. Murray) with strong contenders.
•Going conditions are not yet published, which is a crucial unknown factor.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelmedium

•The provided analysis was incomplete, requiring assumptions for picks and reasoning.
•Unknown going conditions could significantly impact performance.
•Competitive field with several unexposed types adds to the uncertainty.

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