There were 22 Races on Sunday 21st May 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Ripon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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RIVER TIBER was a most impressive ten length winner on debut at Navan and, even though the runner-up did nothing for the form next time, is difficult to oppose. The slight drop in trip is not a concern and he can take this en route to Royal Ascot. Stablemate Democracy won nicely himself at the Curragh and the runner-up has been placed a couple of times since. Tourist looked a winner for a long way until outpointed close home by another Ballydoyle-trained juvenile at this venue while I Am Invictus made 160,000 guineas at the Craven Breeze-Up Sales and makes most appeal of the newcomers.

RIVER TIBER looked out of the top drawer when making a winning debut in the most taking fashion at Navan so is taken to follow up and cement his place at the head of the market for the Coventry at Royal Ascot. His stablemate Democracy can follow him home ahead of Tourist.

Wide-margin Navan winner RIVER TIBER is the selected of the Ballydoyle pair and can be fancied to make it two from two
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LADIES CHURCH, fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, was a Group 2 winner at the Curragh last summer where she just pipped Mooneista on good ground. She comes into this race-fit having been out in Dubai where she just failed to add another Group 2 success to her tally on her penultimate start. Mooneista was bought for 850,000 guineas out of Jack Davison's yard in the autumn and has a nice pull at the weights with the selection compared to their clash at the Curragh. She's a Group 2 winner herself but that was some time ago so she escapes a penalty. Moss Tucker would prefer easier ground but has won two of his last three starts at Listed level while Tees Spirit was a big improver last term and these British sprinters always have to be feared when they come over to Ireland.

MOONEISTA ended last season out of form, but this looks a good opportunity for her to bounce back starting out for Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Smart performers Moss Tucker and Ladies Church are others to consider.

Sold for 850,000gns last December, MOONEISTA can begin to recoup connections' outlay here on her first start for Joseph O'Brien
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WEST OF WICHITA will be a bit of a price but makes some appeal after a promising debut at Cork. Kevin Coleman's filly wasn't unsupported but lost her chance with a slow break before coming home well to finish fourth. It wouldn't be the greatest surprise to see her turn around form with the first two home that day, Bated Moon and Launch, over this extra furlong. Ziggy's Dream has shown plenty of ability on soft ground and represents a yard which has won a couple of stakes races when sending horses over to Ireland while course and distance winner Ribchestina has switched yards but may not have beaten a lot in that debut victory. Making Time ran well against colts here on her first start while both Jakku and Navassa Island cost plenty and are notable newcomers.

There should be one or two useful fillies coming out of this, with bargain-buy RIBCHESTINA the most promising of all on the back of her stylish win over C&D a month ago. She's since transferred to the powerful Paddy Twomey team and there should be lots more to come. Bated Moon saw off Launch at Cork but a 4 lb weight pull may see the latter reverse the form, while British raider Ziggy's Dream adds extra interest.

A debut C&D winner for Sheila Lavery RIBCHESTINA may score on her first run for this stable, Ziggy's Dream rates a big danger
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Last year's Irish 2000 Guineas second NEW ENERGY should be a lot sharper now having had the benefit of a recent outing at Leopardstown. The Sheila Lavery-trained colt was slightly disappointing in managing only fourth in a Group 3 at the Foxrock venue but he wouldn't have been suited by the heavy ground. Back on a quicker surface now, it would be a surprise if he didn't play a major role in the outcome of this race. The improvement of Lord Massusus as a three-year-old has been one of the stories of the flat season to date. The Joseph Murphy-trained gelding was value for more than the winning margin over 6f here last time and he is already proven at this trip. Yerwanthere has a bit to find on official ratings but is a thoroughly unexposed, unbeaten filly who has further scope for progression.

LORD MASSUSUS produced a performance verging on smart when a cosy winning of a handicap a fortnight ago despite a less-than-ideal run and he can take the step up to listed company in his stride. New Energy is a big threat, along with unbeaten filly Yerwanthere and Villlanova Queen on drying ground.

It could pay to forgive the Classic-placed NEW ENERGY for his failure to shine in testing conditions on his seasonal debut
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OCEAN QUEST may be able to confirm Navan form with The Antarctic, despite meeting that rival on 5lbs worse terms. The Jessica Harrington-trained filly caused a real upset at the County Meath venue when proving too strong for the dual Group 1-placed Ballydoyle colt but there appeared to be no fluke about her victory. Much will depend on the draw here, as Ocean Quest is berthed in stall 13, while her main threat has been handed a low number. The Antarctic seems certain to come on from his seasonal debut and should strip fitter for this contest. He looks a potentially top-class sprinter in the making so deserves plenty of respect. Mauiewowie made a hugely impressive winning debut over 5f at this track last season before going on to acquit herself well in Listed company subsequently. The Ger Lyons-trained filly has stamina to prove but has to enter calculations.

Lots of runners but THE ANTARCTIC looks the way to go here given he possesses the best form and can also boast a course victory. Ocean Quest rates the chief threat on the back of her recent listed success at Navan, with the less exposed Ocean Jewel also worth considering if ready to roll on her seasonal return.

With a low draw and on different ground and terms THE ANTARCTIC is tipped to reverse Navan form with Ocean Quest
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UNLESS has been a frustrating sort to follow but may finally get her turn. The impeccably bred daughter of Justify out of the Group 1 winner Clemmie has filled the runner-up spot on all three outings this year and had three of these rivals well behind when fitted with blinkers over C&D earlier this month. Sweetest Rose also has plenty of experience filling the runner-up spot on her latest three starts including when reappearing at Limerick last month and Ger Lyons now fits blinkers on the Dark Angel filly. Lan Cinnte went close at Navan last autumn and could be suited by this step up to a mile while Persian Jewel should progress from her debut last month. Hotaugustnight and Rival Queen are two newcomers to note.

UNLESS ran another solid race when beaten only by another good prospect in a C&D maiden 2 weeks ago and a repeat should see Aidan O'Brien's filly firmly in the mix once more. Lan Cinnte, on return to action, and Sweetest Rose head up the dangers, with Persian Jewel and newcomer Rival Queen a couple of others worth a look.

Although she's had plenty of chances, it may pay to stick with UNLESS, although the less exposed Persian Jewel could prove a threat
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NATIONAL EMBLEM took a nice step up from his debut at the Curragh last summer when prominent throughout to take a seven-furlong maiden at Gowran Park beating Lord Massusus and Mister Mister. That pair are now rated 106 and 97 respectively so you would have to think that the selection starts handicap life here on a reasonable mark. Down Royal maiden winner Amazing Show takes a big drop in class after running in the Moyglare Stud Stakes last time, while Fort Vega finished well to land a Gowran maiden earlier this month. He should appreciate the extra furlong but would also be suited by a little ease in the ground. Broadhurst was unsuited by testing ground when reappearing at the Curragh but opened his account in no uncertain fashion at Dundalk last month. Mere Accountant is another to consider.

A strong-looking 3-y-o handicap with the vote in favour of Jessica Harrington's NATIONAL EMBLEM. He was a cosy winner on his second start in maidens last summer, and that form has been boosted subsequently, so he looks sure to progress further now his sights are set on handicaps. Broadhurst, on the back of his Dundalk success 6 weeks ago, Mere Accountant and Kalikapour head up the dangers.

Competitive and preference is for NATIONAL EMBLEM, whose maiden win has worked out really well and has his ground
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BLUES EMPEROR won a Listowel maiden over a mile last year and ran a cracker on his reappearance when beating all bar the progressive Dunum at Limerick. The Johnny Murtagh-trained gelding has only faced soft ground on the turf and could be open to further improvement on this surface. Red Heel won five times for Mick Mulvany including over this trip at the Curragh last summer and has now joined Willie McCreery, although riding arrangements suggest Belharra may be preferred of the Curragh trainer's pair. The latter won five times in France and was probably unsuited by the soft ground on her Irish debut. Comfort Line was also trained by Mick Mulvany when winning over a mile at Navan last summer and has dropped back down in the ratings after racing on soft ground so far this year.

Preference is for BLUES EMPEROR, who made an encouraging reappearance at Limerick last month and remains low mileage. Facethepuckout and Independent Expert head the list of dangers.

Very open and a tentative selection is FACETHEPUCKOUT with Colin Keane taking over
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