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Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes (Median Sires Series)

Naas · 16:47 · Monday, 3 August 2026 · 5f205y · Good

🤖 AI race preview

Livenka leads the pace appeal with a consistent run in the middle to rear, showing strong finishing ability over 6f and a clear improvement in form since his second start, where he finished third behind two Pattern winners; his 123lbs weight and 103 RPR suggest a well-balanced profile, while a 11lb advantage from the top pair gives him a clear edge in the field. He makes appeal as the most consistent performer with a solid record across three runs, including a comfortable win at Fairyhouse and a strong second at Galway, and is the only runner with a clear progression in class and performance. The main danger comes from South Dakota, who showed early speed at Killarney and has form over 7f, though his sluggish start and lack of consistency over this distance limit his chances; Ranting Duke, a first-time novice with headgear and a poor showing at York, is a notable wildcard despite a lack of recent form. Anglesea Bridge and El Domino are each-way players at the forecast price, with the former hampered by a poor start and the latter showing early speed but lacking stamina.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Livenka (GB) Colin Keane1.67
2Maeda Matsu (IRE) Rory Cleary101
3South Dakota (IRE) Wayne Lordan4.50
4Weekend Roar (IRE) W J Lee6.50
5Alpe dHuez (IRE) Gary Carroll11
6Starlit (IRE) Shane Foley29

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Livenka
🥈South Dakota
🥉Star Prospect

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