Leopardstown 02 July 2008

Going: Good to Firm
 
 

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18:00 Leopardstown (IRE) (3YO plus)

Woodleigh Apprentice Handicap (45-70)

1m 2f

Winner €6,911 - 21 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

THE FONZE didn't quite get home over 1m 4f at Killarney last time and will be much better suited to this shorter trip. He's been consistent on the Flat all season and handles any type of ground. Glenmuir got the better of Espartano at Fairyhouse last time but the tables could be turned here. There was a muddling pace in that race which didn't suit Espartano but these apprentices should go off much quicker which will help his chances.

2

18:30 Leopardstown (IRE) (3YO plus)

Monaloe Handicap (50-80)

1m

Winner €8,638 - 16 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SILLY DANCER has come nicely down the weights and can score over her favourite distance. She hasn't been at her best on the all-weather lately but is rarely out of the frame over 1m on turf and is only 1lb above her last win. Sinsational won well here last time but has yet to win over this distance. He's still a threat, along with Hampstead Heath who went well here last time.

3

19:00 Leopardstown (IRE) (2YO only)

Golden Fleece Stakes (listed)

7f

Winner €32,550 - 5 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

This looks really tight but if VILASOL sees out this extra furlong, he's the one to beat. He won his maiden over 6f in great style, showing a lot of speed in the process. It's interesting to see him stepped up in distance and he should go well. Glisten gets the fillies' allowance which could be crucial and she also looked smart when winning over this trip at Fairyhouse last time. Sawtooth Mountain won his maiden well and should improve for the in-form Aidan O'Brien team.

4

19:30 Leopardstown (IRE) (Class 1) (3YO plus)

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Brownstown Stakes (Fillies Group 3)

7f

Winner €58,500 - 12 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

AGE OF CHIVALRY got up under the post to win a Group 3 here last time over 6f and should relish the extra furlong. She handles any type of ground and looks to be a filly with a bright future for John Oxx. Cheyenne Star is a Listed winner over 1m and has enough zip for this shorter distance. She should run a big race and My Girl Sophie is also a danger. She found 6f on the short side here last time and is much better over this trip.

5

20:00 Leopardstown (IRE) (3YO plus)

Fernleigh Handicap (60-90)

7f

Winner €10,366 - 12 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A 9lb rise in the weights shouldn't be enough to stop STRIKING FORCE making it five in a row. He never wins by much but had something up his sleeve at Down Royal last time and loves this trip and ground. Scopey is still a maiden but seemed to improve at Fairyhouse last time and should run another decent race. Maundy Money wasn't beaten far at Cork last time and has place prospects.

6

20:30 Leopardstown (IRE) (3YO plus)

Tattersalls Maiden

1m 4f

Winner €8,292 - 14 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

LOVE TO DANCE has had a few chances to get off the mark and can finally manage it in this open maiden. He drops down from an ambitious tilt at a Cork Group 3 and should be good enough to see these off. New Phase switches from the jumps to Flat and the betting will be a good guide to his chances, but he has won a bumper and could be a threat. Zaziyra is bred to be decent and is another for the short-list.

7

21:00 Leopardstown (IRE) (3YO plus)

Mount Eagle Handicap (45-70)

1m 4f

Winner €6,911 - 23 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

It's not a race to go mad in but BELIAR has been in good form and looks handicapped to go close. He's been knocking on the door so far this season and should be on the premises again. Sagarich likes this trip and should have no problem with the ground, he rates a major danger for trainer Charlie Swan. Noel Meade's runners are always respected and Mythical Prince should be thereabouts on the back of a game win last time.

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