Leopardstown 21 July 2011
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Foaled 27 Feb. Full brother to Mecca's Team, won at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind March On Rome when sixth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 7f (good) last month.
Foaled 27 Feb. Full brother to Mecca's Team, won at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind March On Rome when sixth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 7f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m. Beaten a head by Vault when second of 11 at 5-2fav on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m. Beaten a head by Vault when second of 11 at 5-2fav on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 7f. Beaten 4 1/2l by Bible Black when second of 13 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 7f. Beaten 4 1/2l by Bible Black when second of 13 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Alsace Lorraine, won five times between 1m and 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Alsace Lorraine, won five times between 1m and 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Rubina when fourth of 6 at 20-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Rubina when fourth of 6 at 20-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Queen Cobra, won at 5f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Queen Cobra, won at 5f.
Foaled 11 Apr. Half-brother to Shy Glance, won five times between 7f and 1m 2f.
Foaled 11 Apr. Half-brother to Shy Glance, won five times between 7f and 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Ancient Sands, won at 7f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Ancient Sands, won at 7f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Diva Dolce, won at 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Bible Black at 8-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Diva Dolce, won at 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Bible Black at 8-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Golden Chimes, won three times in point to point races at 3m, twice on the flat at 1m 2f and 1m 6f, twice over hurdles at 2m 5f and in a chase at 3m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Golden Chimes, won three times in point to point races at 3m, twice on the flat at 1m 2f and 1m 6f, twice over hurdles at 2m 5f and in a chase at 3m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Sanvean, won at 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Sanvean, won at 1m.
Foaled 17 Apr. Dam unraced. Finished 10l behind Furner's Green when fifth of 10 at 4-1 on her racecourse debut at Tipperary over 7f (yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 17 Apr. Dam unraced. Finished 10l behind Furner's Green when fifth of 10 at 4-1 on her racecourse debut at Tipperary over 7f (yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Taqseem, won three times at 5f and 6f. Beaten 12l behind Captain Obvious at 6-1 when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Taqseem, won three times at 5f and 6f. Beaten 12l behind Captain Obvious at 6-1 when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
DRAGON PULSE ran a debut full of promise when a head second at the Curragh last month and, with normal improvement anticipated, is expected to mount a bold bid again. Ellell Duke belied his starting price with a credible second on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse last time and appears the main danger although there may also be better to come from Jim Bolger's Siansa, a Teofilo filly trying this trip for the first time after finishing fifth at Tipperary over 7f when last sighted.
There are a handful of interesting newcomers, but experience usually counts for plenty and Dragon Pulse can put his to good use at the main expense of Ellell Duke and Siansa.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed twice in five starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Fire Lily when last of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jebel Ali Stables Fire Lily Racecourse Anglesey Stakes at Curragh over 6f (yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Placed twice in five starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Fire Lily when last of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jebel Ali Stables Fire Lily Racecourse Anglesey Stakes at Curragh over 6f (yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 21 Feb. Half-brother to Lucius Verrus, won six times between 5f and 7f. A winner at 9-1 at Navan over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing in May, beating Snowflake Dancer by 1 1/4l.
Foaled 21 Feb. Half-brother to Lucius Verrus, won six times between 5f and 7f. A winner at 9-1 at Navan over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing in May, beating Snowflake Dancer by 1 1/4l.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 2f. A winner at 4-1 here over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing in April, beating Raphael Santi by 3/4l.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 2f. A winner at 4-1 here over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing in April, beating Raphael Santi by 3/4l.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 1f. Third of 9 behind Captain Obvious beaten 1 3/4l at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 1f. Third of 9 behind Captain Obvious beaten 1 3/4l at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Won on his latest outing when 4-9fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Whip Rule by 4l.
Foaled 1 Jan. Won on his latest outing when 4-9fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Whip Rule by 4l.
Foaled 1 May. Half-brother to Top Class, won at 7f. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 13l behind Lilbourne Lad when last of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Railway Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 May. Half-brother to Top Class, won at 7f. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 13l behind Lilbourne Lad when last of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Railway Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Memory, won three times at 6f including a Group 2 race. Placed once in two starts. Finished 2 3/4l behind Janey Muddles when fourth of 16 at 5-6fav on her latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) in May.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Memory, won three times at 6f including a Group 2 race. Placed once in two starts. Finished 2 3/4l behind Janey Muddles when fourth of 16 at 5-6fav on her latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good to firm) in May.
TENTH STAR sets the form standard here having landed a Listed race over the track and trip at the end of last month and looks the most obvious winner. The principal threat appears to be Parish Hall, who was off the mark at the first time of asking in a 6f maiden here on debut and is expected to improve further now granted this longer trip. Orchestra Leader left his debut running behind when scoring at Navan last time and is another to consider, although he too must prove his effectiveness over 7f.
Between them Jim Bolger and Aidan O'Brien have been responsible for the last 6 winners of this Group 3 and they supply the 2 leading candidates in this year's renewal, with the latter's Tenth Star narrowly preferred to Bolger's Parish Hall. Orchestra Leader may prove best of the rest.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Akasaka by 3/4l.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Akasaka by 3/4l.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 14l behind Maarek at 33-1 when 18th of 22 on his latest outing at Curragh over 5f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 14l behind Maarek at 33-1 when 18th of 22 on his latest outing at Curragh over 5f (good) last month.
Placed in six of 13 starts. Third of 13 behind Akasaka beaten 3 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in six of 13 starts. Third of 13 behind Akasaka beaten 3 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed once in five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind One Of Three when sixth of 13 at 9-2fav on her latest outing at Limerick over 7f (good) last month.
Placed once in five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind One Of Three when sixth of 13 at 9-2fav on her latest outing at Limerick over 7f (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Sunset Beauty when fifth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Sunset Beauty when fifth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Placed in five of 16 starts. Beaten 7l behind Iron Major at 10-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.
Placed in five of 16 starts. Beaten 7l behind Iron Major at 10-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Pirateer beaten 5l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (yielding) in September last year.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Pirateer beaten 5l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (yielding) in September last year.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Sunset Beauty at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Sunset Beauty at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Liberty Island at 5-1fav when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Liberty Island at 5-1fav when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 3l by Anderiego when second of 13 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (soft) in April.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 3l by Anderiego when second of 13 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (soft) in April.
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 5-1 at Roscommon over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Kenton Street by a head.
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 5-1 at Roscommon over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Kenton Street by a head.
He has won four times at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Sunset Beauty when sixth of 15 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won four times at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Sunset Beauty when sixth of 15 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 13l behind Jeangeorges at 25-1 when 17th of 20 on her latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Brian Nolan in Ireland.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 13l behind Jeangeorges at 25-1 when 17th of 20 on her latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Brian Nolan in Ireland.
He has won four times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Liberty Island when second of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month.
He has won four times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Liberty Island when second of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month.
Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 8l behind Words Of Wisdom when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 8l behind Words Of Wisdom when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Glamorous when last of 15 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Glamorous when last of 15 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good - yielding and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Core Element when fifth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Sligo over 6f (soft) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good - yielding and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Core Element when fifth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Sligo over 6f (soft) last month.
BURN THE FLOOR found Group 3 company a little hot on her seasonal reappearance at the Curragh but bounced back with a credible third in a Tipperary maiden over this trip when last sighted and looks to have been pitched into handicap company on a workable mark today. Adam's Return continues to hold his form well but may find the trip on the sharp side so of more interest are Copper Dock, 7lb higher than when scoring over C&D last month, and the unexposed Ancient Sands, who appears well treated but is making his seasonal bow.
A wide-open handicap with not many of these coming here in form. One notable exception is the top weight Copper Duck who is taken to follow up his recent C&D win. Burn The Floor represents top connections and can improve on her maiden form, while Ancient Sands can play a part if fully wound up for his return.
Has won 13 races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav in the Group 3 Irish Daily Mail International Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Jan Vermeer by 6l.
Has won 13 races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav in the Group 3 Irish Daily Mail International Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Jan Vermeer by 6l.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 6l by Famous Name when second of 4 at 5-4 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Irish Daily Mail International Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 6l by Famous Name when second of 4 at 5-4 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Irish Daily Mail International Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 14-1 at Curragh over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Northgate by a neck.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 14-1 at Curragh over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Northgate by a neck.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Manieree when sixth of 11 at 14-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Kilboy Estate Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Manieree when sixth of 11 at 14-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Kilboy Estate Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Treasure Beach when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Treasure Beach when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on good and yielding ground. Beaten 5l behind Pirateer at 7-2 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on good and yielding ground. Beaten 5l behind Pirateer at 7-2 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) last month.
FAMOUS NAME was put in his place by So You Think at the Curragh on his penultimate start but bounced backed to land a Group 3 prize at the same venue when last sighted. This is his level and with versatility with regards to trip in his favour, Dermot Weld's charge gets the nod. Jan Vermeer was well held by the selection at the Curragh last time and may have to settle for a supporting role again as connections reach for first-time blinkers to try to elicit improvement. Of more interest is Dunboyne Express, a Group 3 winner over a mile here who will find this a more realistic assignment than the Irish Derby he contested last time.
Famous Name has a tremendous record at this level/track and can win this for the second successive year. First-time blinkers may have a positive effect on Jan Vermeer and he is chosen to complete the forecast at the main expense of Dunboyne Express.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Syann when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Syann when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 5-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing in April, beating Bravely Fought by a neck.
A winner at 5-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing in April, beating Bravely Fought by a neck.
Successful at 6f and 1m 4f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l by Saddler's Rock when second of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 1m 4f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l by Saddler's Rock when second of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Paramount when last of 13 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Paramount when last of 13 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
A winner at 10-3 at Killarney over 1m 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Sam Lord's Castle by 3/4l.
A winner at 10-3 at Killarney over 1m 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Sam Lord's Castle by 3/4l.
A winner at 1m 4f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Negotiate when fifth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Negotiate when fifth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Aragorn Rouge by 1l.
Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Aragorn Rouge by 1l.
Won on her latest outing when 9-10fav at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Sam Lord's Castle by a neck.
Won on her latest outing when 9-10fav at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Sam Lord's Castle by a neck.
Hawk Flight benefitted from the step up to this trip when landing a C&D handicap in April and looks handicapped to go well again off a 4lb higher mark. However, KING OF ARAN has the benefit of a recent run over the last-named and gets the vote, having hinted his turn was near when second off this mark over this track and trip earlier in the month. Long Live The King is expected to improve now upped in trip while Takeyourcapoff is another to consider now returned to handicaps after a Killarney maiden success at this distance last time.
This looks competitive despite the smallish field. King of Aran arrives at the top of his game but could be a bit vulnerable giving away plenty of weight to a couple of unexposed 3-y-os, namely Cloudgazer and Kastania, with the latter marginally preferred.
Placed twice in seven starts. Third of 12 behind Park Ranger beaten 9l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (soft) in April.
Placed twice in seven starts. Third of 12 behind Park Ranger beaten 9l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (soft) in April.
A winner at 12-1 at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Rodriguez by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 12-1 at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Rodriguez by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Denny Crane at 25-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in November last year.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Denny Crane at 25-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in November last year.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 8l behind Cloudgazer when fifth of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 8l behind Cloudgazer when fifth of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
He has won three times at 1m 2f on firm and good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Tajweed when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three times at 1m 2f on firm and good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Tajweed when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Strandfield Lady at 6-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Strandfield Lady at 6-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in May.
Successful at 1m and 1m 3f on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Late Day Sun when fifth of 11 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (yielding) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 3f on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Late Day Sun when fifth of 11 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (yielding) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 13 behind Late Debate beaten 6l at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 13 behind Late Debate beaten 6l at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) last month.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 6l behind Leaves You Baby when fifth of 9 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 6l behind Leaves You Baby when fifth of 9 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed in three of nine starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Goldplated when second of 15 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m 3f (good) last month.
Placed in three of nine starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Goldplated when second of 15 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m 3f (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind King's Road at 7-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind King's Road at 7-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 13 starts. Beaten 15l behind Goldplated at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 13 starts. Beaten 15l behind Goldplated at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month.
Leaves You Baby is respected after scoring at Roscommon last time but is 7lb higher now returned to the handicap ranks and WORDS OF WISDOM is preferred. The selection has winning form over 1m at this venue but has looked as if he'd really come into his own when tackling middle distances, which he does for the first time here. Hangar Five is a consistent sort but continues to edge up the weights in defeat and may have to settle for more minor money this evening.
Space Race makes his Flat return potentially well treated for his new stable and could be worth chancing. The main threat may come from the 3-y-os, namely in-form Hangar Five and unexposed Words of Widsom.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 6l behind Takapour when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 6l behind Takapour when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Saddler's Rock when fourth of 15 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Saddler's Rock when fourth of 15 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) last month.
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 4l by Baitsileir when second of 12 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 4l by Baitsileir when second of 12 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Red Calima when fourth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Red Calima when fourth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month.
Dam unraced. Beaten 3 1/2l by Cape Of Good Grace when second of 8 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
Dam unraced. Beaten 3 1/2l by Cape Of Good Grace when second of 8 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
Placed in three of five starts. Third of 8 behind Cape Of Good Grace beaten 4 1/2l at 2-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
Placed in three of five starts. Third of 8 behind Cape Of Good Grace beaten 4 1/2l at 2-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
Half-sister to Tarkari, won three times over hurdles at 2m. Finished 9l behind Magical Cat when fifth of 9 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Half-sister to Tarkari, won three times over hurdles at 2m. Finished 9l behind Magical Cat when fifth of 9 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month.
ALABELLE finished second over this trip on debut at Tipperary last time and with the benefit of that experience now behind her, is expected to go one better. Mafi is the most exposed runner in the contest but has typically raced around a mile and cannot be ruled out now stepping up to this longer trip for the first time. Maggie Neary failed to justify favouritism over this distance at Tipperary last time but, for all she may have better to offer over 1m4f, she is another likely to be playing for place money at best here.
Many of these are likely to make their mark in staying handicaps in the future, but Jim Bolger's Alabelle shaped with plenty of promise on debut and will be hard to beat granted normal improvement. Maggie Neary who finished behind the former last time rates as the biggest danger and Highly Efficient is the token choice to take third.
