Curragh 09 June 2013

Going: Good to Firm
 
 

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1

14:20 Curragh (IRE) (2YO only)

Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden

6f

Winner €11,385 - 8 ran

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Dove Mountain and Bush Pilot represent powerhouse yards and the well-bred colts must come into the reckoning first time out, especially if the market vibes are strong. Beauty's Forte was purchased by Johnny Murtagh for 90,000 euros and he's another to consider, but experience can win the day and FREEDOM SQUARE looks the one to be on. Tried in the first-time tongue-tie, he's shaped with real promise both here and at Gowran Park and those outings will stand him in good stead when push comes to shove.

2

14:50 Curragh (IRE) (3YO plus)

Irish Field Maiden

6f

Winner €8,625 - 11 ran

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WEXFORD OPERA had the reopposing Cottrell back in fifth when second to exciting prospect Flashy Approach in a Gowran maiden recently and he's taken to go one better. Royal Empress is in receipt of 5lb and merits respect having earned a rating of 94 for finishing third in the Group 3 Tower Stakes over C&D last September, but the selection has clearly responded to the cheekpieces this term and the penny looks to have dropped. Kevin Manning is likely to ride the New Approach colt closer to the pace, with the drop to 6f expected to suit his style.

3

15:20 Curragh (IRE) (3YO plus)

Trm Excellence In Equine Nutrition Handicap (50-80)

6f

Winner €7,245 - 16 ran

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This hugely competitive dash can go the way of LAKE GEORGE, who looks to have been the subject of a rare slice of leniency from the assessor. He has been dropped 1lb for finishing just a length behind Via Ballycroy over this C&D (Tarrsille eighth, Jembatt 13th, Grey Danube 15th, Ucanchoose 19th and Made In Design 23rd) on Guineas weekend and a repeat performance should see him bang there when it matters most. If the low draw proves too much of a hindrance to the selection, the returning Regal Power could take full advantage, with Toccata Blue and Pierre D'Or also high on the shortlist.

4

15:50 Curragh (IRE) (Class 1) (3YO plus)

Trm Silver Stakes (listed)

1m 2f

Winner €27,300 - 10 ran

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The three-year-olds are fancied to dominate and Zand is a very interesting contender on his first start of the season having looked more than useful when justifying odds-on favouritism in a 1m Leopardstown maiden in October. Lines Of Battle and TRADING LEATHER already have solid form in the book this term, the latter winning the UAE Derby in March before a creditable display at Churchill Downs last month. However, marginal preference is for Jim Bolger's colt, who won the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket last season and has recently produced fine placed efforts behind Libertarian and Magician in the Dante and Irish 2,000 Guineas respectively. The return to 1m2f can see him back in the winner's enclosure.

5

16:20 Curragh (IRE) (3YO plus)

TRI Equestrian European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap (60-90)

1m 4f

Winner €11,040 - 9 ran

No.
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Jim Bolger won this with Livia Galilei 12 months ago and looks to strike again with Maggie Dalton, who struck in a course maiden over 1m2f a fortnight ago. Majenta arrives boasting a similar profile and adds further spice to an intriguing handicap, but VALBUCCA is hard to oppose in her current form and, with the blinkers clearly the key to the mare, she can defy a 9lb rise for completing the hat-trick at Navan in fine style last month. Beach Of Falesa warrants plenty of respect if making the line-up but a Leopardstown engagement on Friday evening means that's no guarantee.

6

16:50 Curragh (IRE) (3YO only)

TRM Invest In Calphormin Handicap (60-90)

1m 4f

Winner €9,315 - 10 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

PLINTH always appeared to be doing enough when edging out the reopposing Mourani to get off the mark at Navan three weeks ago and although meeting that rival on 6lb worse terms this afternoon, it is Aidan O'Brien's charge who is fancied to come out on top again. A strapping son of Montjeu, he looks the type to keep improving with racing and this handicap mark shouldn't prove beyond him. Mourani looks happier over this sort of trip and should give his running again while Protestant is interesting going up in trip following his battling Roscommon win (1m2f) last month. Tooreen Legend is another who appears to be going the right way and he makes up the shortlist.

7

17:20 Curragh (IRE) (3YO plus)

TRM Supporting Global Champions Maiden

1m 4f

Winner €8,625 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
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Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

DABADIYAN has shaped with plenty of promise in three starts to date and looks to have been found a decent opportunity to get off the mark. His reappearance fourth over 1m2f here last month was most encouraging and he should be seen to much better effect now handed a stiffer test of stamina. Waver ought to improve on his debut fifth at Leopardstown and holds some Group entries for later in the season, while Alkali is entitled to build on her introductory third behind Say at Cork.

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