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Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed)

Naas (IRE) · 17:26 (UK local)

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

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Prize: €50,000 added

AI Top 3 Picks

①P1 pick38%

Bucanero Fuerte

J: D Egan · T: A Murray

A Group 1 winner as a juvenile, Bucanero Fuerte possesses a significant class edge over this field. While 5f might be on the sharp side for his seasonal debut, his raw ability should see him highly co…

②P2 pick30%

Moss Tucker (IRE)

J: Ronan Whelan · T: K J Condon

A proven Group 3 winner over sprint distances, Moss Tucker is a consistent and reliable performer. He should be fit and ready, posing a strong threat if the top pick isn't at his peak on return.

③P3 pick25%

Ladies Church

J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh

Another class dropper, having won at Group 2 level, Ladies Church has solid 5f form. She represents a stable in good order and should be in the mix for a place.

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

Full Racecard (15 runners)

#	Draw	Horse	Age	Wgt	Form	OR	Last	Jockey	Trainer	HG	PR
1	6	Black Forza (USA)	4	9-9	144/030-	97	205d	Dylan Browne McMonagle	M O'Callaghan	—	0.0
2	3	Keke	6	9-9	7205-81	104	20d	Billy Lee	E Lynam	t	0.0
3	2	Kerdos (IRE)	6	9-9	495-296	96	20d	Jack Kearney	Stephen Thorne	—	0.0
4	4	②Moss Tucker (IRE)	8	9-9	79000/0	103	20d	Ronan Whelan	K J Condon	t	0.0
5	5	Valiant Force (USA)	5	9-9	15-1500	97	20d	Donagh O'Connor	Robson Aguiar	—	0.0
6	8	Billie Be Quick (IRE)	4	9-4	1060-00	89	20d	Shane Foley	Mrs J Harrington	v	0.0
7	12	Gazelle D'or (IRE)	4	9-4	4610-70	86	20d	Wayne Lordan	M C Grassick	p	0.0
8	7	Likedbymike (IRE)	4	9-4	307-622	96	20d	J M Sheridan	M J Byrne	—	0.0
9	11	Mission Central (IRE)	3	9-4	11610-1	110	20d	R L Moore	A P O'Brien	—	0.0
10	9	Sarahmae (IRE)	4	9-4	046-806	79	28d	Seamie Heffernan	D Hogan	—	0.0
11	10	Ipanema Queen (IRE)	3	8-13	1591-27	95	14d	D Egan	Robson Aguiar	—	0.0
12	1	Lady Iman (IRE)	3	8-13	112109-	104	247d	Colin Keane	G M Lyons	—	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	③Ladies 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

•Significant class drop for Group 1 and Group 2 winners (Bucanero Fuerte, Ladies Church).
•5f sprint at Naas, a course known for a pronounced low draw bias.
•Seasonal debuts for several key contenders, raising fitness questions.
•Presence of established Group-level sprinters like Moss Tucker.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelmedium

•Seasonal debuts for top picks introduce an element of uncertainty regarding fitness.
•The 5f trip might be sharp for some contenders, potentially favouring pure speedsters.
•The pronounced low draw bias at Naas could significantly impact the outcome depending on the draw of key runners.
•Competitive Listed race with multiple horses holding Group-level form.

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