Leopardstown 14 June 2012
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Foaled 2 May. Placed once in three starts. Finished 5l behind Roseraie when fourth of 18 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Foaled 2 May. Placed once in three starts. Finished 5l behind Roseraie when fourth of 18 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Hazarafa, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Hazarafa, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Hurricane Lady, won twice at 1m. Finished 8l behind Mironica when fifth of 12 at 12-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Hurricane Lady, won twice at 1m. Finished 8l behind Mironica when fifth of 12 at 12-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 7f and 1m 2f. Beaten 7l behind Nandiga at 5-1 when eighth of 10 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 7f and 1m 2f. Beaten 7l behind Nandiga at 5-1 when eighth of 10 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Bella Chica, won three times at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Bella Chica, won three times at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Cloone Stream, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Cloone Stream, won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m.
For all Delight was impressive on her second career start at the Curragh on 2,000 Guineas day last month, she failed to land a blow when sent off 9/4 favourite at Fairyhouse latest and may be worth taking on with NEW REGALIA. New Approach, five-time Group 1 winner including the Epsom Derby, has made a great start to his career as a stallion and, like stablemate Dawn Approach, the stoutly-bred filly can make it a winning debut. Nurpur and Harasiya are also worth a second look.
Delight had excuses when below form at Fairyhouse last time and should be suited by this step up to 7f. Highest Praise travelled well for long way on debut and should prove the biggest danger, with the newcomer Harasiya also expected to run well.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Grand Zafeen, won three times at 5f and 6f. Beaten 1 3/4l by Forester when second of 7 at 8-1 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in April.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Grand Zafeen, won three times at 5f and 6f. Beaten 1 3/4l by Forester when second of 7 at 8-1 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in April.
Foaled 19 Jan. Half-brother to Beethoven, won five times between 6f and 1m 3f including a Group 1 race.
Foaled 19 Jan. Half-brother to Beethoven, won five times between 6f and 1m 3f including a Group 1 race.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Lines of Battle when sixth of 12 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Lines of Battle when sixth of 12 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full brother to Why, won at 7f. Beaten 4l behind Lines of Battle at 5-1 when seventh of 12 on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full brother to Why, won at 7f. Beaten 4l behind Lines of Battle at 5-1 when seventh of 12 on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Theatre is entitled to have come on for his racecourse debut at the Curragh over 6f but King Of The Romans is closely related to Dewhurst winner Beethoven and the son of Holy Roman Emperor makes most appeal of the Ballydoyle pair. However, DESERT OF DREAMS gets the vote on the back of a pleasing start here in April. The well-bred colt wasn't disgraced behind Forester, who arrived boasting a useful piece of form behind Dawn Approach on his debut, and this step up to 7f is taken to bring about further improvement.
Theatre very much caught the eye on debut and, given he is expected to improve markedly from that initial effort, he is taken to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Desert of Dreams ran well when second on debut and looks the biggest danger, with the selection's stablemate King of The Romans expected to prove best of the rest.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Third of 9 behind Emulous beaten 2 1/4l at 5-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 TRI Equestrian Stakes at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Third of 9 behind Emulous beaten 2 1/4l at 5-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 TRI Equestrian Stakes at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Banna Boirche when sixth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in April.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Banna Boirche when sixth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in April.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind One Spirit beaten 2 1/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind One Spirit beaten 2 1/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 7-1 at Nottingham over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Invisible Man by 4l.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 7-1 at Nottingham over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Invisible Man by 4l.
Successful at 7f and 1m on yielding ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Handassa beaten 2 1/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on yielding ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Handassa beaten 2 1/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Emulous when fifth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 TRI Equestrian Stakes at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Emulous when fifth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 TRI Equestrian Stakes at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 at Naas over 7f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Gordon Lord Byron by 1l.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 at Naas over 7f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Gordon Lord Byron by 1l.
Dam unraced. A winner at 16-1 at Curragh over 7f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Imaginationrunwild by 1 1/2l.
Dam unraced. A winner at 16-1 at Curragh over 7f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Imaginationrunwild by 1 1/2l.
Singing Bird created a favourable impression when shedding her maiden tag at the first time of asking last month but this represents a tough ask now up into a Group 3 against her elders and, despite a weight-for-age allowance, ALANZA is preferred. John Oxx's Dubai Destination filly sets the standard and is entitled to have stripped fitter for her reappearance Curragh third 19 days ago. As a three-year-old she scored in two Listed events and the Group 3 Sceptre Stakes before bowing out at HQ just four lengths behind Sahpresa in the Group 1 Sun Chariot, and anything like that sort of form will be good enough. The rejuvenated One Spirit is also of interest.
This looks a good opportunity for Alanza, who shaped better than the bare result behind Emulous in a similar event on her return and will prove difficult to beat. One Spirit comes here in good form and looks next best, with Rodrigo De Torres capable of snatching minor honours.
She has won three times from 5f to 7f on good and soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in the Group 3 Canford Cliffs European Breeders Fund Athasi Stakes at Curragh over 7f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Bulbul by 5l.
She has won three times from 5f to 7f on good and soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in the Group 3 Canford Cliffs European Breeders Fund Athasi Stakes at Curragh over 7f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Bulbul by 5l.
She has won three times at 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Tiddliwinks at 20-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
She has won three times at 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Tiddliwinks at 20-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good - yielding ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind One Spirit when sixth of 10 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good - yielding ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind One Spirit when sixth of 10 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Bated Breath when last of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 2 betfred.com Temple Stakes at Haydock over 5f (firm) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Bated Breath when last of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 2 betfred.com Temple Stakes at Haydock over 5f (firm) last month.
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Homecoming Queen when 13th of 17 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) last month.
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Homecoming Queen when 13th of 17 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Tiddliwinks at 8-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Tiddliwinks at 8-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on yielding ground. Finished 3l behind Tiddliwinks when sixth of 11 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on yielding ground. Finished 3l behind Tiddliwinks when sixth of 11 at 9-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Samitar when fifth of 8 at 11-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Samitar when fifth of 8 at 11-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. A winner at 20-1 at Haydock over 6f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Artistic Jewel by a neck.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. A winner at 20-1 at Haydock over 6f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Artistic Jewel by a neck.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Yellow Rosebud at 10-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing here over 1m (yielding) last month.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Yellow Rosebud at 10-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing here over 1m (yielding) last month.
FIRE LILY is yet to get off the mark this term but continues to run well in defeat and can't be overlooked. She got the better of After over 6f at the Curragh in the Anglesey Stakes last July and her reappearance effort this term behind Homecoming Queen took a huge boost when Aidan O'Brien's filly landed the English 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Lightening Pearl finished 25 lengths behind Ballydoyle's Classic winner on her reappearance for Ger Lyons but is much better than that, while English challengers Swiss Dream and Inetrobil are also respected.
Lightening Pearl ran no sort of race in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket last time, but she is expected to do better now reverting to sprints. However, it may pay to side with Experience who ran well when second on her return and had excuses when below form at the Curragh last time. Katla may prove best of the rest.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l behind Glor Na Mara at 20-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l behind Glor Na Mara at 20-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 17l behind Sikara at 16-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m (soft) in October last year.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 17l behind Sikara at 16-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Placed in six of nine starts. Beaten 8l behind No Trimmings at 6-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in six of nine starts. Beaten 8l behind No Trimmings at 6-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in eight of 23 starts. Finished 4l behind No Trimmings when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed in eight of 23 starts. Finished 4l behind No Trimmings when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft; has also won a NH flat race. Finished 15l behind Forest Minx when fifth of 13 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft; has also won a NH flat race. Finished 15l behind Forest Minx when fifth of 13 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 8l behind Landsdowne when sixth of 18 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good to soft) last month.
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 8l behind Landsdowne when sixth of 18 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good to soft) last month.
She has won three times at 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 4-1fav at Down Royal over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Lift The Gloom by 2 3/4l.
She has won three times at 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 4-1fav at Down Royal over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Lift The Gloom by 2 3/4l.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 1/2l by No Trimmings when second of 10 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 1/2l by No Trimmings when second of 10 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Tide Runner at 5-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m in March.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Tide Runner at 5-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m in March.
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 12l behind Kashmir Peak at 25-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 12l behind Kashmir Peak at 25-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Blue Corner when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Blue Corner when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 19l behind Equity Swap at 6-1 when 9th of 23 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) in April.
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 19l behind Equity Swap at 6-1 when 9th of 23 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) in April.
Little Arrows displayed marked improvement on heavy ground over the C&D last week but while racing off what looks a winnable mark, underfoot conditions may have just gone against the six-year-old. With that in mind, the in-form BENDZOLDAN makes plenty of appeal on the back of her Down Royal success at the beginning of the month and a 9lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop her going in again. The step up to 1m can ensure she remains a step ahead of the assessor, but keep an eye on Hot Sand.
Bendzoldan has returned to form since joining this yard and is taken to follow up her recent Down Royal success. Little Arrows went close here last week and should be there or thereabouts again, whilst Asteroid Belt and Hot Sand are others worth considering.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 6l behind One Spirit at 12-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 6l behind One Spirit at 12-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 66-1 behind So You Think when last of 5 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 66-1 behind So You Think when last of 5 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by False Economy when second of 6 at evens fav on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by False Economy when second of 6 at evens fav on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-1 at Dundalk over 1m 3f on his latest outing last month, beating Night Glimmer by 3/4l.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-1 at Dundalk over 1m 3f on his latest outing last month, beating Night Glimmer by 3/4l.
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Licence To Till when second of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in September last year.
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Licence To Till when second of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in September last year.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Akasaka at 14-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Akasaka at 14-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 3-1 at Cork over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Mojita by a head.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 3-1 at Cork over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Mojita by a head.
Won on his latest outing when 2-5fav at Limerick over 1m 3f (soft) in April last year, beating Hired Hand by a head.
Won on his latest outing when 2-5fav at Limerick over 1m 3f (soft) in April last year, beating Hired Hand by a head.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Akinspirit when fifth of 8 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Akinspirit when fifth of 8 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 7 behind Rock On Ciara beaten 3l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 7 behind Rock On Ciara beaten 3l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Barrow Island when last of 5 at 11-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Barrow Island when last of 5 at 11-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) in June last year, beating Maggie Neary by 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) in June last year, beating Maggie Neary by 1/2l.
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Spin Of A Coin when sixth of 14 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in February.
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Spin Of A Coin when sixth of 14 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in February.
Successful twice at 1m 3f on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle in March. A winner at 10-1 at Dundalk over 1m 3f on her latest flat outing in December last year, beating Ultra Cool by a head.
Successful twice at 1m 3f on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle in March. A winner at 10-1 at Dundalk over 1m 3f on her latest flat outing in December last year, beating Ultra Cool by a head.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Glor Na Mara at 14-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Glor Na Mara at 14-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Jazz Girl when second of 9 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Jazz Girl when second of 9 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground; has also won four hurdles. Finished 9l behind Midnight Soprano when sixth of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground; has also won four hurdles. Finished 9l behind Midnight Soprano when sixth of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Alhellal when fourth of 13 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Alhellal when fourth of 13 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Hartani beaten 4l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Hartani beaten 4l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.
In a fiercely competitive renewal, Captainofthefleet may just struggle on his return from a 436-day absence, so the hat-trick-seeking AKASAKA gets the nod. The son of King's Best arrives in good heart following two wins on the all-weather surface at Dundalk and if able to transfer that form to the turf, he remains off what looks a workable mark and will have no trouble in getting the trip. Derby-winning jockey Joseph O'Brien is a more than capable replacement for Fran Berry, who is reunited with Back Burner on his seasonal reappearance and Jessica Harrington's charge is noteworthy, along with Notable Graduate.
A very competitive handicap in which a case can be made for the majority of the field. Strandfield Lady has won 5 times over this C&D in the past and is taken to make it 6, having bounced back to form at Navan last time. Maggie Neary, China One and Notable Graduate are likely to prove the biggest dangers, whilst any market support for Captainofthefleet or Long Journey Home should be noted.
A winner at 8-1 at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Purple by 8l.
A winner at 8-1 at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Purple by 8l.
A winner at 11-4 at Wexford over 1m (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Miss Forde by 1/2l.
A winner at 11-4 at Wexford over 1m (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Miss Forde by 1/2l.
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 5l behind Elusive In Paris at 25-1fav when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 5l behind Elusive In Paris at 25-1fav when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month.
Won on his latest outing when 9-2fav at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) in April, beating Dragon Khan by 3 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing when 9-2fav at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) in April, beating Dragon Khan by 3 1/2l.
Unplaced in all four starts. Third of 5 behind Dark Passion beaten 2 1/2l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Third of 5 behind Dark Passion beaten 2 1/2l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 1/2l by Lady Imola when second of 6 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 1/2l by Lady Imola when second of 6 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed twice in five starts. Third of 8 behind Ursa Major beaten 8l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed twice in five starts. Third of 8 behind Ursa Major beaten 8l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 15 starts. Beaten 7l behind Brendan Brackan at 25-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 15 starts. Beaten 7l behind Brendan Brackan at 25-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Oh Happy Days when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Oh Happy Days when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) last month.
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 14l behind Suzette De Bavay at 33-1 when 15th of 18 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good - yielding) last month.
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 14l behind Suzette De Bavay at 33-1 when 15th of 18 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good - yielding) last month.
EQUITY SWAP is improving for each outing now and more than appreciated the transition to the turf at Navan in April when disposing of his maiden tag in handicap company. The assessor has handed Tommy Stack's charge a whopping 14lb hike as a result but he's open to further progress and is taken to continue on an upward curve over this trip. Heavy Weight is another interesting quantity and appears to be getting the hang of things for Jim Bolger, while Fluidity would have every chance if turned out immediately following a Fairyhouse engagement yesterday.
Fluidity would be of serious interest if lining up, but as he is likely to take up his engagement at Fairyhouse on Wednesday, it may pay to side with Equity Swap who won well at Navan in April and, although he has risen sharply in the weights, should have more to offer. Madeira Girl and Filatore look the biggest dangers.
