TDN RISING STARS

October 24, 2007 - NAVAN, Race 4, Mdn, EUR €12,500, 1m

Kingdom of Naples, C, 2007, by Sadler's Wells

1st Dam: Inkling, by Seeking the Gold
2nd Dam: Number, by Nijinsky II
3rd Dam: Special, by Forli

Owner: Michael Tabor & Susan Magnier
Breeder: Tower Bloodstock
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

Aidan O'Brien, who has introduced individuals with potential in this contest in the past, utilized the tried-and-trusted method once more to unveil Kingdom of Naples in this year's renewal. Occupying a handy rail position behind the leaders, the 5-1 second favorite made continued smooth progress once into the home straight. The bay colt quickened to the front in impressive style approaching the final furlong and stretched clear in the closing stages to record an easy three-length success from Masiyma (Ire) (Dalakhani {Ire}). The winner's dam topped the 1998 Keeneland January Sale as a yearling, going for $3.4 million as part of the Claiborne Farm/Nicole Gorman dispersal. Named Inkling, she is a 3/4-sister to G1SW Jade Robbery and GSWs Numerous and Chequer. Kingdom of Naples's third dam, Special, produced leading sire Nureyev as well as Fairy Bridge--the dam of Sadler's Wells. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, Eu8,638.