2.20 5f. 8 Declared. Sole Power Sprint Stakes of €50,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €30,000.00 2nd - €10,000.00 3rd - €5,000.00 4th - €2,500.00 5th - €1,500.00 6th - €1,000.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - AESOP'S FABLES was below his best on his seasonal reappearance over today's course-and-distance last month but should benefit from the run. He hasn't won since landing the 2022 Futurity Stakes as a juvenile but has performed to a high level in sprints, finished third in the Breeders Cup Turf Sprint on firm ground last November and holds three rivals on previous form. The Highway Rat was race-fit when he beat the selection in that recent CD race but might struggle to confirm placings running in first-time cheekpieces today. Dun Na Sead progressed well last year and won a Dundalk Group 3 in October. It isn't ideal that she makes her seasonal reappearance against race-fit rivals but has Listed-placed turf form.
For three years old and upwardsWeights - 3-y-o 9st 1lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs Fillies allowed 5lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st June, 2023) Winner of a Listed or Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra