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Chantez holds off Soul Love in Ballyogan Stakes at Naas

Chantez, trained by Ger Lyons, stunned at 28-1 to win the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Ballyogan Stakes, holding off Soul Love. Connections were considering retirement, but this victory prompts a rethink. The card also featured impressive wins for Timeless Tale and Maeda Matsu.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 23, 2026 Published 2d ago

Chantez staves off retirement with 28-1 Ballyogan Stakes triumph at Naas

Chantez delayed the prospect of retirement with a power-packed finish to win the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Ballyogan Stakes at Naas, springing a 28-1 surprise under Gary Carroll. The Ger Lyons-trained four-year-old denied Karl Burke's raider Soul Love back-to-back Naas victories, reversing the form that had seen her finish three lengths behind that rival over the same course and distance last month.

It was a first victory in the race for Lyons since Ainippe in 2015, and a significant return to form for the Wootton Bassett filly, who had not tasted success since a decisive Listed win in the Ingabelle Stakes as a two-year-old. A strong pace set by Focaccia set it up for a closer, and Chantez came with a withering effort to reel in Soul Love and secure her first victory in nearly two years, winning in Group Three company for the first time.

Connections had been set to call it a day, but this authoritative success could prompt a rethink. PJ Colville, racing manager to owner Newtown Anner Stud, said: "That was great because this could've been her last run. We'll probably keep her going now."

Colville explained the tactical changes that turned her fortunes around: "She was running well over longer distances and then she wasn't showing as much as she had as a two-year-old, so we said we'd throw the dice and come back in trip with a pair of blinkers. This set up, a stiff six furlongs, suits her well."

He added: "She might not be retired now. We'll speak to Ger and Maurice and we'll see." In another account, Colville was quoted as saying "She does stay a bit further and I think the finish here suits her, the stiff six is ideal." The name of the Newtown Anner representative appeared differently in the two reports — as 'Maurice Burns' in one and 'Maurice Regan' in the other.

Timeless Tale makes sparkling debut

Willie McCreery seems to have a smart two-year-old on his hands in Timeless Tale, who produced a sparkling debut win in the six-furlong fillies' maiden under Billy Lee. The daughter of Sioux Nation went off a 14-1 chance and took up the lead at halfway before bursting eight and a half lengths clear of Film Set in the style of a filly capable of scaling lofty heights.

"That was impressive and I'm delighted to have one for Tally-Ho," said McCreery. "She's a lovely, big, strong filly. She's never been away, so I'm delighted with her."

McCreery and Lee also combined to win the five-furlong handicap with Steel Magnolia. Timeless Tale's half-sister Wakanaka was a very good filly and went on to America.

Maeda Matsu continues upward curve

Maeda Matsu put herself in line for a tilt at a good race with victory in the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. The Sheila Lavery-trained youngster served notice of her ability when second on debut to Livenka in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes at Naas earlier this month, but was still allowed to go off at 7-1 for this seven-furlong affair.

Ridden by Rory Cleary, Maeda Matsu repelled Star Glory by three-quarters of a length. Lavery said it was "just pure relief" after securing her first winner of the year. She revealed she had received phone calls about the filly, but owner John Lavery is happy to hang on to her.

Zoar impresses for O'Brien

Zoar, now with Donnacha O'Brien, won the Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden as the 11-10 favourite.

How each outlet told it

Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes 'Chantez delays her retirement with Group 3 victory' and includes trainer Ger Lyons, focusing on the retirement narrative and the significance of the win. — Appreciative and positive, e.g., 'power-packed finish', 'withering effort', 'authoritative success'.

Facts Included:

Chantez won the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Ballyogan Stakes at 28-1 under Gary Carroll.
It was first win in the race for trainer Ger Lyons since Ainippe in 2015.
Chantez was a decisive winner of the Listed Ingabelle Stakes as a two-year-old.
A strong pace set by Focaccia set it up for a closer.
Chantez came with a withering effort to reel in Soul Love.
PJ Colville said this could have been her last run and they'll probably keep her going now.
Timeless Tale, ridden by Billy Lee, won the 6f fillies' maiden by eight and a half lengths over Film Set.
Timeless Tale's half-sister Wakanaka went on to America.
Willie McCreery and Billy Lee won the 5f handicap with Steel Magnolia.
Maeda Matsu won the 7f maiden under Rory Cleary, repelling Star Glory by three-quarters of a length.
Sheila Lavery's first winner this year and she had received phone calls about Maeda Matsu but owner John Lavery is happy to hang on to her.

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rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

Framing: Headline focuses on Chantez holding off Soul Love in the Ballyogan Stakes at Naas, emphasizing the competition between the two horses rather than the retirement angle. — Celebratory and relieved, e.g., 'finished with a flourish', 'delighted' from Colville, and Lavery's 'It's just pure relief.'

Facts Included:

Chantez won the Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes at Naas at 28-1.
Chantez is a four-year-old trained by Ger Lyons.
Chantez had finished three lengths behind Soul Love in the Yeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes over the same course and distance last month.
Chantez won in Group Three company for the first time in the hands of Gary Carroll.
PJ Colville, racing manager for owners Newtown Anner Stud, said this could have been her last run and they will probably keep her going now.
Colville mentioned the decision to drop back in trip and use blinkers.
Maeda Matsu, trained by Sheila Lavery and ridden by Rory Cleary, won the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden by three-quarters of a length over Star Glory.
Maeda Matsu was second to Livenka in the Ballyhane Stakes earlier this month.
Willie McCreery-trained debutant Timeless Tale won the Matchbook Exchange Irish EBF Fillies Maiden at 14-1.
Zoar, now with Donnacha O'Brien, won the Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden as 11-10 favourite.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimChantez won the Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes at Naas at 28-1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimChantez is a four-year-old trained by Ger Lyons.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimChantez had finished three lengths behind Soul Love in the Yeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes over the same course and distance last month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimChantez won in Group Three company for the first time in the hands of Gary Carroll.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimPJ Colville, racing manager for owners Newtown Anner Stud, said this could have been her last run and they will probably keep her going now.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimColville mentioned the decision to drop back in trip and use blinkers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimMaeda Matsu, trained by Sheila Lavery and ridden by Rory Cleary, won the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden by three-quarters of a length over Star Glory.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimMaeda Matsu was second to Livenka in the Ballyhane Stakes earlier this month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimWillie McCreery-trained debutant Timeless Tale won the Matchbook Exchange Irish EBF Fillies Maiden at 14-1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimZoar, now with Donnacha O'Brien, won the Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden as 11-10 favourite.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimIt was Ger Lyons' first win in the race since Ainippe in 2015.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimChantez was a decisive winner of the Listed Ingabelle Stakes as a two-year-old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimA strong pace was set by Focaccia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimTimeless Tale was ridden by Billy Lee and won by eight and a half lengths over Film Set.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimTimeless Tale's half-sister Wakanaka was a very good filly and went to America.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimWillie McCreery and Billy Lee also won the 5f handicap with Steel Magnolia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimSheila Lavery had received phone calls about Maeda Matsu but owner John Lavery is happy to keep her.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Racing Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
ClaimMaurice is referred to as 'Regan' in this article, whereas another source names 'Maurice Burns'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusContested via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Racing Post, rte.ie 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-23