Leopardstown 30 October 2011

Going: Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
 
 

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13:00 Leopardstown (IRE) (2YO only)

Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden

7f

Winner €11,730 - 17 ran

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WONDERFUL made a more than pleasing debut at Dundalk behind well fancied stablemate Up and with more to come from this well-bred daughter of Galileo, this could be her chance to score. Rigoletta is beginning to look exposed in this field but can boast considerable experience and while the Jim Bolger charge shouldn't be overlooked, it may also be worth keeping an eye on the market in regards to the Dermot Weld newcomer Princess Highway who could also play a serious part in proceedings.

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13:30 Leopardstown (IRE) (Class 1) (2YO only)

Jra Killavullan Stakes (group 3)

7f

Winner €30,875 - 7 ran

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All eyes will be on BORN TO SEA, half-brother to the incredible Sea The Stars. Trained by John Oxx, the juvenile more than caught the eye when scoring in Listed company on debut and the Invincible Spirit colt, who is as short as 6-1 for next year's 2000 Guineas, is expected to record back-to-back victories. Vault can boast winning distance form and a fair amount of experience but Nephrite makes most appeal of the Aidan O'Brien trio following his Curragh maiden success on similar ground. Seanie is another with claims and shouldn't be taken lightly.

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14:00 Leopardstown (IRE) (2YO only)

www.leopardstown.com Nursery (50-80)

7f

Winner €6,900 - 14 ran

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Johnny Murtagh is currently riding at the top of his game and his booking aboard MR RED CLUBS speaks volumes on just his second start in handicap company. The gelded son of Red Clubs remains well treated despite a 3lb rise in the ratings following a respectable third at Dundalk last time on his handicap bow. Two-time winner Blue Mimosa isn't without a chance having already scored over this trip while of the others, Antiquus can get competitive despite a hefty 6lb rise for her exploits at Navan earlier this month.

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14:30 Leopardstown (IRE) (Class 1) (3YO plus)

Trigo Stakes (Listed)

1m 2f

Winner €26,000 - 9 ran

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Dermot Weld appears to hold all the aces in this Listed contest and having won this race 12 months ago, it is very tough to oppose FAMOUS NAME. The ultra consistence son of Dansili again displayed his qualities at Longchamp when finishing a close-up fourth behind Byword and subsequent Champion Stakes victor, Cirrus Des Aigles. Zaminast more than caught the eye on her debut at the Galway Festival as a juvenile but while looking a serious prospect in her own right, she could be forced to settle for yet another supporting role this term. Handassa makes most appeal of the remainder.

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15:05 Leopardstown (IRE) (2YO only)

Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. (C&G) Maiden

1m

Winner €11,730 - 19 ran

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Thomasgainsborough disappointed favourite backers at Navan last time out and may not be best suited by soft ground. For that reason, HANDAZAN is preferred for the in form John Oxx yard. The Nayef colt improved for his debut effort here when shaping gamely at the Curragh the time after. He appeared to cope well in the slow ground on that occasion and if given an easy lead in this, he could prove tough to reel in. Of the newcomers, Coin Of Courage rates best.

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15:40 Leopardstown (IRE) (Class 1) (3YO plus)

Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap Final

1m

Winner €16,250 - 20 ran

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An interesting apprentice handicap for punters to solve but it could pay to side with recent Racing Post Trophy (Group 1) winning jockey Joseph O'Brien and FRED FENSTER. The Edward Lynam charge bids to land the hat-trick and when winning comfortably under a 5lb penalty off 78 at Navan last time out, the three-year-old indicated he is still some way ahead of the assessor. Soft ground will also suit and he looks the one to beat but don't discount English raiders, Extraterrestrial and Take It To The Max who represent Richard Fahey.

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16:10 Leopardstown (IRE) (3YO plus)

Follow Leopardstown On Facebook Handicap (60-95)

1m 4f

Winner €8,970 - 13 ran

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The finale can go the way of SUN DISC. The four-year-old daughter of Noverre is expected to relish tricky underfoot conditions and having stayed on gamely to finish second over 1m2f at Navan last time out, the decision to step her up in trip could prove a profitable one. Just 1lb up for that effort, she remains feasibly treated but keep a watchful eye on Midnight Music, as there could be more to come from the Dermot Weld representative. Elsewhere, Cloudgazer sticks out at the forecast prices and could be of particular interest to each-way punters.

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