Leopardstown 04 September 2010
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Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Anam Allta at 50-1 when 18th of 21 on her latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Anam Allta at 50-1 when 18th of 21 on her latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Berg Bahn, won twice at 7f including a Group 3 race. Finished 5l behind Why when sixth of 12 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Berg Bahn, won twice at 7f including a Group 3 race. Finished 5l behind Why when sixth of 12 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won three times between 1m 2f and 1m 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won three times between 1m 2f and 1m 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Amity, won at 7f. Finished 9l behind Peahen when fourth of 13 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Amity, won at 7f. Finished 9l behind Peahen when fourth of 13 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed twice in three starts. Third of 12 behind Declan's Warrior beaten 4 1/2l at 9-10fav on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed twice in three starts. Third of 12 behind Declan's Warrior beaten 4 1/2l at 9-10fav on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Psalm, won three times at 7f and 1m 1f including a Group 3 race.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Psalm, won three times at 7f and 1m 1f including a Group 3 race.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced.
Foaled 23 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 23 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Ferdinand Magellan, won at 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Ferdinand Magellan, won at 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Luxurious at 12-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Wexford over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Luxurious at 12-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Wexford over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 14 May. Placed once in six starts. Beaten 16l behind Peahen at 7-2 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month.
Foaled 14 May. Placed once in six starts. Beaten 16l behind Peahen at 7-2 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Sanserif, won at 7f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Sanserif, won at 7f.
Foaled 30 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 8l behind Anam Allta at 12-1 when 12th of 21 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 30 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 8l behind Anam Allta at 12-1 when 12th of 21 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Whatsthescript, won six times between 7f and 1m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Whatsthescript, won six times between 7f and 1m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Whiteoak Lady, won three times at 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Whiteoak Lady, won three times at 6f.
Foaled 2 Mar. Dam won six times at 5f and 6f including a Group 3 race. Beaten 13l behind Banimpire at 11-1 when seventh of 8 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 2 Mar. Dam won six times at 5f and 6f including a Group 3 race. Beaten 13l behind Banimpire at 11-1 when seventh of 8 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Fantastico Roberto, won at 1m 1f. Placed once in two starts. Third of 8 behind Alexander Pope beaten 5l at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Fantastico Roberto, won at 1m 1f. Placed once in two starts. Third of 8 behind Alexander Pope beaten 5l at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Deire Na Sli has shown enough in three highly promising starts so far to suggest she shouldn't be long in opening her account but it is interesting to see Jim Bolger's stable jockey Kevin Manning prefer the newcomer VASTITAS. A beautifully-bred daughter of Green Desert, she is certainly bred to do the job and looks worth siding with to make a winning start. Aidan O'Brien saddles an army of runners in opposition with Johnny Murtagh opting to ride the newcomer Flavia Tatiana. Break Bread has experience on her side following a promising opener here last month with the twice-raced Tell The Wind also respected on the back of her C&D third last time.
A tricky maiden to solve and it's hard to be confident about any of the newcomers specifically, so with that in mind the selection is Brook Bread who could well have a better chance than her price suggests. Flavia Tatiana and Ready When You Are rate as the most interesting of the newcomers.
A winner at 1m 2f. Finished 4l behind Debussy when fourth of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Prix Eugene Adam Stakes at Maisons-Laffitte over 1m 2f (good) in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A De Royer Dupre in France.
A winner at 1m 2f. Finished 4l behind Debussy when fourth of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Prix Eugene Adam Stakes at Maisons-Laffitte over 1m 2f (good) in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A De Royer Dupre in France.
Has won ten races from 1m to 1m 7f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Dirar at 33-1 when 13th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Has won ten races from 1m to 1m 7f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Dirar at 33-1 when 13th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Harbinger when last of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Harbinger when last of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/2l by Flying Cross when second of 4 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/2l by Flying Cross when second of 4 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Duchess Of Foxland when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Duchess Of Foxland when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Beaten 4l behind Obama Rule at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Dance Design Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Beaten 4l behind Obama Rule at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Dance Design Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 9l behind Canford Cliffs at 8-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Abu Dhabi Irish 2,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) in May.
Successful twice at 1m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 9l behind Canford Cliffs at 8-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Abu Dhabi Irish 2,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) in May.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 8-15fav at Cork over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Zerashan by 1 1/4l.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 8-15fav at Cork over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Zerashan by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Bob Le Beau when sixth of 14 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Bob Le Beau when sixth of 14 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Poet when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in the Group 3 totesport.com Rose Of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Poet when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in the Group 3 totesport.com Rose Of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Cashelgar takes the eye on his first start for Dermot Weld having been in the care of Alain De Royer-Dupre when finishing second in the Listed Hampton Court Stakes at last year's Royal Ascot meeting. However, he is entitled to need this returning from a lengthy lay-off and preference is for the lightly-raced AWAIT THE DAWN. Only seen once this season, when an easy winner of a three-runner affair at Cork last month, things clearly haven't been plain sailing with this son of Giant's Causeway but he is held in some regard at Ballydoyle and looked a smart prospect last season. Icon Dream has gone off the boil somewhat since showing plenty of promise back in the spring but Group 3 winner Noll Wallop has to be respected on his first start since finishing ninth in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh in May.
Await The Dawn is still very much on the up and he is taken to make his return to group company a winning one in what is admittedly a tight contest. British-raiders Nanton and South Easter look the most solid each-way alternatives.
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 2l by Music Show when second of 8 at 9-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in July.
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 2l by Music Show when second of 8 at 9-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in July.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and yielding ground. A winner at 16-1 in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) on her latest outing in May, beating Anna Salai by a head.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and yielding ground. A winner at 16-1 in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) on her latest outing in May, beating Anna Salai by a head.
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 6-4fav behind Fourpenny Lane when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 6-4fav behind Fourpenny Lane when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (good to firm) last month.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 at Cork over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Maybe Grace by 2 1/2l.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 at Cork over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Maybe Grace by 2 1/2l.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 2l behind Tropical Paradise when fifth of 9 at 15-8fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) in July.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 2l behind Tropical Paradise when fifth of 9 at 15-8fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) in July.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good - yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Music Show when fifth of 8 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in July.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good - yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Music Show when fifth of 8 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in July.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 3l by Goldikova when second of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Prix D'Astarte at Deauville over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Newmarket and Newmarket this season.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 3l by Goldikova when second of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Prix D'Astarte at Deauville over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Newmarket and Newmarket this season.
The most interesting filly is arguably Bethrah, who is unbeaten in three starts this year and had the reopposing Lillie Langtry and MUSIC SHOW behind when finishing with a wet sail to land the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh in May. However, she hasn't been seen since and connections are expecting her to improve from today. Lillie Langtry's impressive Coronation success at Royal Ascot lingers fresh in the mind but she was firmly put in her place when brushed aside by Music Show's sparkling turn of foot in the Falmouth the following month. Mick Channon's star filly has done nothing but improve throughout the summer and probably stepped up on that performance when chasing home the mighty Goldikova in France last time. She looks the pick of the Classic crop at present, while Spacious was two lengths adrift in the aforementioned Newmarket contest and looks set to play the bridesmaid again, despite connections making bullish noises about her current well-being.
Spacious was arguably guilty of doing too much in front when behind Music Show at Newmarket last time, helping set the race up for that rival, and she's taken to reverse form here. Lillie Langtry is just preferred to Bethrah for third.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Steinbeck when fifth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Steinbeck when fifth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Steinbeck when second of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Steinbeck when second of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Finicius when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Finicius when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Invincible Ash when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Invincible Ash when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 8l behind Side Glance when sixth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good to soft) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 8l behind Side Glance when sixth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good to soft) last month.
He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from firm to good, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 4l behind Hujaylea at 28-1fav when seventh of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from firm to good, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 4l behind Hujaylea at 28-1fav when seventh of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Hujaylea at 20-1fav when 11th of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Hujaylea at 20-1fav when 11th of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Third of 9 behind Finicius beaten 1 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Third of 9 behind Finicius beaten 1 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races at 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 25-1fav at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Kyllachy Star by 1 1/4l.
Winner of five races at 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 25-1fav at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Kyllachy Star by 1 1/4l.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind Toufan Express at 11-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (good to firm) in July.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind Toufan Express at 11-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (good to firm) in July.
A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Toufan Express at 6-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (good to firm) in July.
A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Toufan Express at 6-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (good to firm) in July.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Hen Night when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (good) last month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Hen Night when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (good) last month.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Finicius when fifth of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Finicius when fifth of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Bajan Tryst at 20-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Bajan Tryst at 20-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Fourpenny Lane when last of 11 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Fourpenny Lane when last of 11 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 9-1 at Galway over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing in July, beating Ask Jack by 1/2l.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 9-1 at Galway over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing in July, beating Ask Jack by 1/2l.
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Hujaylea at 20-1fav when 10th of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Hujaylea at 20-1fav when 10th of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Full brother to Everlasting Fame, won at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Killarney over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Swing Pattern by 1/2l.
Full brother to Everlasting Fame, won at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Killarney over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Swing Pattern by 1/2l.
A winner at 7f on firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Rock Critic when second of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Rock Critic when second of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Bajan Tryst at 14-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Bajan Tryst at 14-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather; has also won a NH flat race. Won on his latest outing when 5-1jt-fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Indus Valley by 1l.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather; has also won a NH flat race. Won on his latest outing when 5-1jt-fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Indus Valley by 1l.
A red hot handicap but it could be worth sticking with last week's Irish Cambridgeshire winner HUJAYLEA, who beat a strongly assembled field with something to spare at the Curragh. 7lb higher in the weights for that victory, it could prove folly to oppose the in-form contender. Photo Opportunity has been handed a stiff enough opening mark following his debut success at Killarney but he looks a colt of some promise, while Finicius and Bay Knight both take the eye dropped in class. The veteran Collingwood holds claims, along with Barack, who should strip fitter from last week's reappearance run.
Rain Rush may not be the most solid of selections in such a competitive handicap, but those brave enough to back him will be well-rewarded should he prevail. Well handicapped on old form, from a stable in flying form and Joseph O'Brien takes a good 3 lb off. Bay Knight and Hujaylea have solid form in competitive handicaps and certainly warrant respect.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav here over 1m 1f (good) in July, beating Steinbeck by 2 1/2l.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav here over 1m 1f (good) in July, beating Steinbeck by 2 1/2l.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Twice Over by 1/2l.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Twice Over by 1/2l.
Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Rip Van Winkle when second of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Rip Van Winkle when second of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav here over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Dandy Boy by 3/4l.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav here over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Dandy Boy by 3/4l.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Beaten 11l by Harbinger when second of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) in July. Has won at Curragh and York this season.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Beaten 11l by Harbinger when second of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) in July. Has won at Curragh and York this season.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-2 in the Group 3 totesport.com Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Poet's Voice by a nose. Has won 3 times this season.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-2 in the Group 3 totesport.com Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Poet's Voice by a nose. Has won 3 times this season.
The mighty Sea The Stars got the better of Fame And Glory in a clash of the titans last year and RIP VAN WINKLE and Twice Over will be expected to produce another thrilling battle following their dramatic tussle in the Juddmonte International at York last month. The former, a dual Group 1 winner last term, just came out on top on the Knavesmire when producing a breathtaking late burst to deny Henry Cecil's charge, who continues to improve and has already tasted top-level success himself this season when taking the Coral Eclipse. Aidan O'Brien's charge is fancied to come out on top again with connections expecting further improvement and the stiff nature of this track sure to play to his strengths. His stablemate, and Irish Derby winner, Cape Blanco was no match for Harbinger in the King George but he deserves to take his chance here with similar sentiments applying to improver Sea Lord and the thoroughly consistent Famous Name.
Rip Van Winkle and Twice Over renew rivalry less than a month on from York and the latter looks a fair price to gain revenge over his old adversary. Rip Van Winkle needed a vintage Johnny Murtagh ride to prevail that day and hopefully Twice Over will be ridden with more restraint. Cape Blanco looks best of the rest.
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Obama Rule at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Dance Design Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Obama Rule at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Dance Design Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
She has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and soft ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 9l behind Dirar at 9-1 when 11th of 20 on her latest outing at York over 1m 6f (good) last month.
She has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and soft ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 9l behind Dirar at 9-1 when 11th of 20 on her latest outing at York over 1m 6f (good) last month.
She has won three times from 1m to 2m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Rajik when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month.
She has won three times from 1m to 2m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Rajik when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 2l by Brushing when second of 10 at 12-1 on her latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 2l by Brushing when second of 10 at 12-1 on her latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Rajik when 17th of 18 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (good to firm) in July.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Rajik when 17th of 18 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (good to firm) in July.
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Knight Eagle at 12-1 when 11th of 16 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m 6f (good) last month.
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Knight Eagle at 12-1 when 11th of 16 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Curragh over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Shahrafi by 3 1/2l.
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Curragh over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Shahrafi by 3 1/2l.
She has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Admiral Barry at 8-1 when seventh of 20 on her latest outing at Galway over 2m (good - yielding) in July.
She has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Admiral Barry at 8-1 when seventh of 20 on her latest outing at Galway over 2m (good - yielding) in July.
A winner at 1m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Dainty when fourth of 9 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Dainty when fourth of 9 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2l by Dainty when second of 9 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2l by Dainty when second of 9 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Won on her latest outing when 9-4jt-fav at Killarney over 1m 3f (soft) in July, beating Dazzle Dancer by 1 3/4l.
Won on her latest outing when 9-4jt-fav at Killarney over 1m 3f (soft) in July, beating Dazzle Dancer by 1 3/4l.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good - yielding ground. A winner at 10-1 at Galway over 1m 4f (good - yielding) on her latest outing in July, beating Sailors Warn by 2l.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good - yielding ground. A winner at 10-1 at Galway over 1m 4f (good - yielding) on her latest outing in July, beating Sailors Warn by 2l.
A winner at 15-8 at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good to firm) on her latest outing in June, beating Dance On By by 1 3/4l.
A winner at 15-8 at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good to firm) on her latest outing in June, beating Dance On By by 1 3/4l.
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on soft and yielding ground. A winner at 8-1 at Sligo over 1m 2f (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Treasure The Cross by a head.
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on soft and yielding ground. A winner at 8-1 at Sligo over 1m 2f (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Treasure The Cross by a head.
SINDIYMA got off the mark in good style in a Fairyhouse maiden over 1m4f in June and an initial handicap mark of 82 could be well within her capabilities. She races from 4lb out of the weights but is the least exposed contender here and can find the necessary improvement to go close. Strandfield Lady is in terrific form at present and she looks sure to give another good account of herself. The same can be said for Gerard O'Leary's progressive filly La Chassotte, while York Listed-race runner-up Sense Of Purpose also has solid claims.
Elyaadi may not have been at her best in the Ebor when last seen, but the promise of her second at Ascot the time before is hard to forget and she looks to have a good opportunity of making amends. Cruel Sea is interesting at a price, while the best is yet to come from Lil Ella.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed twice in three starts. Beaten a short head by Alexander Pope when second of 8 at 2-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed twice in three starts. Beaten a short head by Alexander Pope when second of 8 at 2-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Foaled 12 May. Half-brother to Alafzar, won three times at 7f and 1m. Beaten 1 3/4l by Fred Archer when second of 9 at 2-1fav on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 12 May. Half-brother to Alafzar, won three times at 7f and 1m. Beaten 1 3/4l by Fred Archer when second of 9 at 2-1fav on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 24 Mar. Half-brother to Space Station, won twice at 7f.
Foaled 24 Mar. Half-brother to Space Station, won twice at 7f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced. Finished 15l behind Casamento when fifth of 11 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced. Finished 15l behind Casamento when fifth of 11 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Kristen's Lil Lady, won twice at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Whipless when fourth of 22 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Kristen's Lil Lady, won twice at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Whipless when fourth of 22 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Khairabar, won three times over the flat at 1m and 1m 4f, twice over hurdles at 2m and in a chase at 2m 1f. Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 33-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good to firm) in July.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Khairabar, won three times over the flat at 1m and 1m 4f, twice over hurdles at 2m and in a chase at 2m 1f. Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 33-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good to firm) in July.
Foaled 12 Mar. Dam won at 1m 2f.
Foaled 12 Mar. Dam won at 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Feet Of Fury, won at 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind dead-heaters Zabaleta and Isis Song at 10-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good to firm) in June.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Feet Of Fury, won at 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind dead-heaters Zabaleta and Isis Song at 10-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good to firm) in June.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full brother to Cool Creek, won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 2 race.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full brother to Cool Creek, won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 2 race.
EAGLE CANYON made a pleasing debut when runner-up at Leopardstown last month and he is likely to improve for that experience so will be strongly fancied to go one better this afternoon. Johnny Murtagh opts to ride the debutant Long Live The King and he is sure to prove popular but he lacks the benefit of a run and that might just tilt the balance in favour of his stablemate. A Word Apart has shown plenty of promise in his short career to date and should be capable of breaking his duck before long.
It looks significant that Johnny Murtagh takes the ride on debutant Long Live The King and the well-bred newcomer is selected over his stablemate Eagle Canyon and the Dermot Weld-trained A Word Apart.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Sea Lord at 10-1 when 17th of 20 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) in June.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Sea Lord at 10-1 when 17th of 20 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) in June.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 8l behind Castle Bar Sling at 10-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (good) in July.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 8l behind Castle Bar Sling at 10-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (good) in July.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Pulled up when 33-1 at Dundalk over 1m 3f won by Bob Le Beau last month on his latest outing.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Pulled up when 33-1 at Dundalk over 1m 3f won by Bob Le Beau last month on his latest outing.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 8-13fav at Naas over 1m (good) last month, beating Greatwallofchina by 1/2l.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 8-13fav at Naas over 1m (good) last month, beating Greatwallofchina by 1/2l.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Charminamix at 33-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Charminamix at 33-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 7-4fav at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month, beating Putapriceonthat by a neck.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 7-4fav at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month, beating Putapriceonthat by a neck.
A winner at 7f on firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 16l behind Strandfield Lady at 10-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 16l behind Strandfield Lady at 10-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Simla Sunset at 9-1 when eighth of 17 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Simla Sunset at 9-1 when eighth of 17 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten a short head by Musical Rain when second of 30 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (yielding) in May.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten a short head by Musical Rain when second of 30 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (yielding) in May.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten a neck by Priomhbhean when second of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten a neck by Priomhbhean when second of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Won on her latest outing when 5-2fav at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month, beating Rock Medley by a head.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Won on her latest outing when 5-2fav at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month, beating Rock Medley by a head.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind Sea Lord at 16-1 when 11th of 20 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) in June.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind Sea Lord at 16-1 when 11th of 20 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good to firm) in June.
PRIOMHBHEAN scored on her handicap debut over this trip at Tipperary last week and there could be some more improvement to come from her so she might be able to defy a 4lb rise. Rock Critic followed up his Galway success with a win under a penalty at Naas but he is 16lb higher in the weights today than when recording the latter of those two wins and that might be enough to anchor him. Skyway, Wealdmore Wave and Putapriceonthat are other likely contenders in an open contest.
Rock Critic has looked a listed winner waiting to happen recently and he should be able to exploit this mark before dipping his toe in pattern company. Priomhbhean has been similarly progressive and looks the main danger, whilst Wealdmore Wave has more to offer at this trip.
