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Coolmore Stud Blackbeard Race

Naas (IRE) · 14:56 (UK local)

Sunday, 17 May 2026

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AI Top 3 Picks

①P1 pick35%

New Yorker (USA)

J: R L Moore · T: A P O'Brien

This colt boasts solid Listed form, finishing third in a competitive race after a debut maiden win. The formidable combination of A P O'Brien and Ryan Moore, coupled with recent fitness, makes him a s…

②P2 pick30%

What A Girl Wants (IRE)

J: D Egan · T: Robson Aguiar

She has shown strong Listed form, placing second in a 5f Listed race at the Curragh. Her consistency and proven ability at this level make her a serious threat.

③P3 pick25%

Star Prospect (IRE)

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: J P O'Brien

An impressive maiden winner over 5f, he showed a good turn of foot on debut. While stepping up in class, his potential and the jockey's excellent recent form are notable.

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

Full Racecard (9 runners)

#	Draw	Horse	Age	Wgt	Form	OR	Last	Jockey	Trainer	HG	PR
1	4	①New Yorker (USA)	2	9-8	13	—	13d	R L Moore	A P O'Brien	—	0.0
2	6	③Star Prospect (IRE)	2	9-8	1	—	28d	Dylan Browne McMonagle	J P O'Brien	—	0.0
3	3	Cyclone Code (IRE)	2	9-5	6	—	6d	Donagh O'Connor	S Cavanagh	—	0.0
4	1	Pala Aurelia (IRE)	2	9-0	—	—	—	Seamie Heffernan	J A Stack	—	0.0
5	5	②What A Girl Wants (IRE)	2	9-0	32	—	13d	D Egan	Robson Aguiar	—	0.0
6	2	Your Song (IRE)	2	9-0	6	—	43d	Hollie Doyle	Robson Aguiar	—	0.0
0	1	Charles Darwin (IRE)	2	9-8	—	—	—	R L Moore	A P O'Brien	—	—
0	5	Treasure Isle (IRE)	2	9-5	—	—	—	R L Moore	A P O'Brien	—	—
0	7	River Tiber (IRE)	2	9-8	—	—	—	R L Moore	A P O'Brien	—	—

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

•Proven Listed form of New Yorker and What A Girl Wants.
•Impressive maiden win by Star Prospect, indicating potential.
•Top trainer/jockey combinations (O'Brien/Moore, O'Brien/McMonagle).
•Fitness of key contenders from recent runs.
•Two-year-old race, often sees rapid improvement or unexpected results.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelmedium

•Two-year-old races are inherently unpredictable due to rapid development and limited form.
•Several horses are stepping up in class from maiden company.
•The going is not yet published, which could significantly impact performance.
•Debutante and significant trip changes for other runners add uncertainty to the field.

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How These Predictions Work

These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance — even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30–35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.