Limerick 22 June 2012
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Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Musical Rain, won twice at 7f and 1m. Finished 9l behind Cougar Ridge when fourth of 7 at 9-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 6f (yielding) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Musical Rain, won twice at 7f and 1m. Finished 9l behind Cougar Ridge when fourth of 7 at 9-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 6f (yielding) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 1f.
Foaled 1 Mar. Half-brother to Silvanus, won six times at 5f. Finished 7l behind Cristoforo Colombo when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Mar. Half-brother to Silvanus, won six times at 5f. Finished 7l behind Cristoforo Colombo when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 19 Mar. Dam won at 1m 1f. Beaten 2l by Probably when second of 7 at 7-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Foaled 19 Mar. Dam won at 1m 1f. Beaten 2l by Probably when second of 7 at 7-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 5f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m 5f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 13l behind Lines of Battle at 40-1 when last of 12 on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 13l behind Lines of Battle at 40-1 when last of 12 on his racecourse debut at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice between 7f and 1m 2f including a Group 3 race. Finished 4l behind Einsteins Folly when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice between 7f and 1m 2f including a Group 3 race. Finished 4l behind Einsteins Folly when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
John Murphy landed the corresponding race 12 months ago with March On Rome and it will be interesting if the market speaks favourably regarding Lansink on his racecourse debut. Preference, however, is for KINGSTON JAMAICA. Aidan O'Brien's team is in fine form at present and the stoutly-bred son of Galileo created a favourable impression over the same C&D last week when getting within two lengths of the well-regarded favourite Probably. David Wachman's charge had benefitted from a run and the selection is taken to follow a similar path, while Leopardstown fourth Sugar Boy is another interesting contender.
An interesting maiden and Kingston Jamaica is taken to get off the mark at the second time of asking, having shaped well over this C&D on debut. Sugar Boy and Horizon Sky are also open to improvement and rate the biggest dangers to the selection.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Edith Cowan when 9th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Edith Cowan when 9th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Pulled up when 50-1 at Cork over 2m (yielding) in a NH flat race won by Lughnasa in March on his racecourse debut.
Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Pulled up when 50-1 at Cork over 2m (yielding) in a NH flat race won by Lughnasa in March on his racecourse debut.
Dam won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
Dam won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Danzerini when sixth of 9 at 66-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Danzerini when sixth of 9 at 66-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Placed twice in seven starts. Finished 11l behind Massiyn when sixth of 13 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Placed twice in seven starts. Finished 11l behind Massiyn when sixth of 13 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 15l behind Edith Cowan at 14-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 15l behind Edith Cowan at 14-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Half-brother to Kylebeg Dancer, won three times over the flat at 1m 3f and 1m 6f and over hurdles at 2m.
Half-brother to Kylebeg Dancer, won three times over the flat at 1m 3f and 1m 6f and over hurdles at 2m.
Half-brother to Cotton Eyed Joe, won four times at 1m 4f and 1m 6f.
Half-brother to Cotton Eyed Joe, won four times at 1m 4f and 1m 6f.
Dam won at 6f. Finished 10l behind Mojita when last of 5 at 40-1 on her racecourse debut at Ballinrobe over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Dam won at 6f. Finished 10l behind Mojita when last of 5 at 40-1 on her racecourse debut at Ballinrobe over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Half-sister to Long Range Missile, won 12 times at 5f and 6f.
Half-sister to Long Range Missile, won 12 times at 5f and 6f.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Edith Cowan when last of 11 on her racecourse debut at Cork over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Edith Cowan when last of 11 on her racecourse debut at Cork over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
Dam won three times at 7f and 1m 2f. Finished 14l behind Violet Lashes when fifth of 6 at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Dam won three times at 7f and 1m 2f. Finished 14l behind Violet Lashes when fifth of 6 at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 11 behind Madeira Girl beaten 3l at 4-1 on her racecourse debut at Wexford over 1m (yielding) last month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 11 behind Madeira Girl beaten 3l at 4-1 on her racecourse debut at Wexford over 1m (yielding) last month.
Battle Of Saratoga is beginning to look exposed after seven career starts without a win and, while debut form behind Furner's Green looks useful, he's failed to get seriously competitive since so the less exposed SHAMORA gets the nod. The filly is expected to take full advantage of her weight-for-sex allowance and can build on a useful start at Wexford, when not beaten far in third behind some useful-looking types. Of the newcomers, Indiana Charmer is worth keep a close eye on in the betting market.
Shamora shaped well when third on her debut last month and, although that form has been let down since, this doesn't look the strongest event and she is open to improvement. Russian Soul is an interesting newcomer and is expected to fight it out for minor honours with Battle of Saratoga and Indiana Charmer.
Placed twice in 11 starts. Beaten 19l behind Man Of Erin at 8-1 when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 11 starts. Beaten 19l behind Man Of Erin at 8-1 when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Man Of Erin at 15-8fav when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Man Of Erin at 15-8fav when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) last month.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Sligo over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Mountain Mama by 2 1/4l.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Sligo over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Mountain Mama by 2 1/4l.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 10-3jt-fav at Dundalk over 1m in March, beating Aragorn Icon by 2 3/4l.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 10-3jt-fav at Dundalk over 1m in March, beating Aragorn Icon by 2 3/4l.
Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 7l behind Allegra Tak when sixth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (soft) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 7l behind Allegra Tak when sixth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (soft) earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Just On Fire when sixth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs Prunella Dobbs in Ireland.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Just On Fire when sixth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs Prunella Dobbs in Ireland.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Man Of Erin when fifth of 18 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Man Of Erin when fifth of 18 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 12-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating The Hamptons by a head.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 12-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating The Hamptons by a head.
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Bold Thady Quill at 20-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Bold Thady Quill at 20-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Harry Trotter at 25-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Harry Trotter at 25-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good) last month.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Landsdowne when fifth of 18 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Landsdowne when fifth of 18 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good to soft) last month.
Placed twice in seven starts. Finished 4l behind Snap Alam when fifth of 8 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Sligo over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed twice in seven starts. Finished 4l behind Snap Alam when fifth of 8 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Sligo over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 10l behind Man Of Erin at 25-1 when 9th of 18 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 10l behind Man Of Erin at 25-1 when 9th of 18 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Theyturnedmedown when sixth of 15 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Theyturnedmedown when sixth of 15 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three of 13 starts. Third of 12 behind Kateeva beaten 2 1/2l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in three of 13 starts. Third of 12 behind Kateeva beaten 2 1/2l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Topadee when fourth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Topadee when fourth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Bubbly Bellini arrives boasting obvious claims following back-to-back victories both over this C&D and at Sligo, but he's opposable under another 5lb penalty and this step up in class may bring the winning run to a halt. It could pay to side with MATJAR who was a cosy winner of a similar race over 1m at Dundalk last month. He's rated highly enough on his return to the turf scene but there is every chance he'll be ridden close to the pace and he shouldn't be tiring close home with confidence very much restored. Love Is The Key makes most appeal of the others.
A competitive handicap, but it may pay to side with Topadee who quickened up well when scoring here last week and may have more to offer over this trip. The well-handicapped Inishmot Princess and the in-form Bubbly Bellini are likely to prove the biggest dangers, whilst any market support for Vespertine or Khelino should be noted.
Successful twice at 7f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Sharestan when second of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 7f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Sharestan when second of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Meeznah when last of 7 on her latest outing in the Group 2 DFS Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster over 1m 7f (good) in September last year.
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Meeznah when last of 7 on her latest outing in the Group 2 DFS Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster over 1m 7f (good) in September last year.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 6 behind Livia Galilei beaten 6l at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 6 behind Livia Galilei beaten 6l at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Livia Galilei when fourth of 6 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Livia Galilei when fourth of 6 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Macbeth by 4l.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Macbeth by 4l.
A winner at 1m 2f on yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Backbench Blues when fourth of 9 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 2f on yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Backbench Blues when fourth of 9 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Backbench Blues when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Backbench Blues when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
Won on his latest outing when 1-9fav at Navan over 1m 5f (good) last month, beating Civil War by 4 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing when 1-9fav at Navan over 1m 5f (good) last month, beating Civil War by 4 1/2l.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Backbench Blues when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Backbench Blues when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Backbench Blues when last of 9 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Backbench Blues when last of 9 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 3f (heavy) earlier this month.
As expected, Aidan O'Brien is well represented in tonight's feature and the unexposed Offer spearheads the Ballydoyle attack. The son of Montjeu should be there with every chance if a bloodless Navan maiden win has brought him forward again, but BACKBENCH BLUES can use all of his experience to land back-to-back victories in the race for trainer Jessica Harrington. Following a somewhat lacklustre performance in a Curragh handicap two starts ago, the son of Big Bad Bob recaptured the winning thread when beating Macbeth in a Leopardstown Listed race earlier this month, and the improving three-year-old looks to have conditions in his favour again. Sense Of Purpose and Aklan are also given a chance.
Backbench Blues beat a number of these when landing a similar event at Leopardstown earlier this month, but Tower Rock had excuses that day and a reproduction of the form he showed when runner-up to Light Heavy would see him reverse the form. Offer is open to improvement and looks capable of being involved.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Long Journey Home when last of 14 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) in June last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with David Marnane in Ireland.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Long Journey Home when last of 14 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) in June last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with David Marnane in Ireland.
Finished 4 1/2l behind Ri An Domhnaigh when sixth of 14 at 50-1 on her flat debut over this course and distance (good) in March.
Finished 4 1/2l behind Ri An Domhnaigh when sixth of 14 at 50-1 on her flat debut over this course and distance (good) in March.
Well beaten at 50-1fav behind Letherbelucky when 14th of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (good) last month.
Well beaten at 50-1fav behind Letherbelucky when 14th of 15 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m (good) last month.
Placed once in three starts. Finished 10l behind Sapphire when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Kerry Group Noblesse Stakes at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed once in three starts. Finished 10l behind Sapphire when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Kerry Group Noblesse Stakes at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Dam won at 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Zariyna when fifth of 9 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Dam won at 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Zariyna when fifth of 9 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 16l behind Montebell at 8-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 16l behind Montebell at 8-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Placed once in two starts. Third of 10 behind Vedani beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed once in two starts. Third of 10 behind Vedani beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed in both starts. Third of 13 behind Up beaten 3 1/2l at 7-2fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in September last year.
Placed in both starts. Third of 13 behind Up beaten 3 1/2l at 7-2fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in September last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Vedani at 33-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Vedani at 33-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Half-sister to Mon Cadeaux, won twice at 6f.
Half-sister to Mon Cadeaux, won twice at 6f.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Princess Highway at 4-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) in March.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Princess Highway at 4-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) in March.
Half-sister to Arctic Call, won eight times in chases between 3m and 3m 5f and twice over hurdles at 2m 4f including a Group 3 race. Well beaten at 25-1 when last of 6 on her racecourse debut at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Half-sister to Arctic Call, won eight times in chases between 3m and 3m 5f and twice over hurdles at 2m 4f including a Group 3 race. Well beaten at 25-1 when last of 6 on her racecourse debut at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Demurely takes a notable drop from Group 3 company into a maiden and looks the pick of Aidan O'Brien's pair, but FAANAN ALDAAR left a lasting impression when posting a much-improved performance at the Curragh last time and the daughter of Authorized makes plenty of appeal. She is entitled to have come on again for her close-up third to Vedani and the step up to the extended 1m3f is likely to prompt further improvement. Jessie Jane and Precious Stone can't be overlooked and are likely to prove popular each-way selections.
Demurely will take plenty of beating if reproducing her fifth in the Noblesse Stakes last Sunday, but she may have been flattered by the result and is turned out quickly here. With that in mind, a chance is taken on Precious Stone who wasn't disgraced in a red-hot maiden last time and should prove capable of better. Faanan Aldaar looks best of the rest.
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Scots Gaelic when fourth of 15 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Scots Gaelic when fourth of 15 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 6f on yielding ground; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in December last year). Finished 13l behind Louisville Lip when fifth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 6f on yielding ground; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in December last year). Finished 13l behind Louisville Lip when fifth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 12l behind Flavia Tatiana at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John Joseph Murphy in Ireland.
Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 12l behind Flavia Tatiana at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John Joseph Murphy in Ireland.
A winner at 8-1 at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Whitethorne Scent by a neck.
A winner at 8-1 at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Whitethorne Scent by a neck.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind The Fox Tully at 14-1 when 9th of 17 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind The Fox Tully at 14-1 when 9th of 17 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Lough Ferrib when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Lough Ferrib when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Wandering Heart when last of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Patrick J Flynn in Ireland.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Wandering Heart when last of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Patrick J Flynn in Ireland.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Morethanafeeling when 12th of 18 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Morethanafeeling when 12th of 18 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 19 starts. Finished 7l behind Florry Knox when fourth of 15 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Clonmel over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Placed twice in 19 starts. Finished 7l behind Florry Knox when fourth of 15 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Clonmel over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Forest Minx when last of 13 on her latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Forest Minx when last of 13 on her latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 10l behind Violet Lashes when fourth of 6 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 10l behind Violet Lashes when fourth of 6 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed once in six starts. Finished 15l behind Solaras Exhibition when fourth of 5 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) in August last year.
Placed once in six starts. Finished 15l behind Solaras Exhibition when fourth of 5 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good to firm) in August last year.
Placed once in 11 starts. Beaten 14l behind The Fox Tully at 25-1 when 11th of 17 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed once in 11 starts. Beaten 14l behind The Fox Tully at 25-1 when 11th of 17 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 15l behind Kashmir Peak at 25-1 when 13th of 17 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 15l behind Kashmir Peak at 25-1 when 13th of 17 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Placed twice in 12 starts. Finished 11l behind Fluidity when fourth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Placed twice in 12 starts. Finished 11l behind Fluidity when fourth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Time Of My Life when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Wexford over 1m 4f (yielding) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Time Of My Life when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Wexford over 1m 4f (yielding) last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Mctaggart when last of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Mctaggart when last of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
COPPERS hinted that a step back up in trip would suit when fourth over 1m2f at Clonmel on her most recent assignment and, while still a maiden from 19 starts on the level, this looks winnable and she's weighted to cause a stir when push comes to shove. The daughter of Diktat may represent the value option, but Star Of Aragon and Placere aren't to be overlooked at the shortlist stage and look up to running big races at the head of the weights.
Placere shaped well when fourth on her handicap debut at Fairyhouse earlier this month and a reproduction of that effort will see her go close here. Star of Aragon and Princess Tuptin are taken to follow the selection home.
Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground; has also won four hurdlesand three NH flat races (latest NH win was in November last year). A winner at 3-1 at Killarney over 1m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Golden Sunbird by 2 1/2l.
Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground; has also won four hurdlesand three NH flat races (latest NH win was in November last year). A winner at 3-1 at Killarney over 1m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Golden Sunbird by 2 1/2l.
A winner at 8-1 at Wexford over 2m (yielding) on his latest flat outing last month, beating Earls Quarter by 3/4l.
A winner at 8-1 at Wexford over 2m (yielding) on his latest flat outing last month, beating Earls Quarter by 3/4l.
A winner at 7-1 at Galway over 1m 4f (good) on his latest flat outing in August last year, beating Smithfield by a head.
A winner at 7-1 at Galway over 1m 4f (good) on his latest flat outing in August last year, beating Smithfield by a head.
Finished 11l behind Rebel Fitz when fifth of 13 at 25-1 on his flat debut at Clonmel over 2m (soft) last month.
Finished 11l behind Rebel Fitz when fifth of 13 at 25-1 on his flat debut at Clonmel over 2m (soft) last month.
Well beaten at 11-8fav behind Bullock Harbour when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Roscommon over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Well beaten at 11-8fav behind Bullock Harbour when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Roscommon over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Finished 14l behind Dedigout when sixth of 24 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (good to soft) in April.
Finished 14l behind Dedigout when sixth of 24 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (good to soft) in April.
A winner at 2m on good ground, but that win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 12l behind Dorset Square at 40-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest flat outing at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) in July last year.
A winner at 2m on good ground, but that win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 12l behind Dorset Square at 40-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest flat outing at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) in July last year.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m 1f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 10l behind Sky Pilot at 20-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good).
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m 1f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 10l behind Sky Pilot at 20-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good).
Successful at 1m 4f and 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground; has also won two NH flat races. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Paramount when 10th of 13 on his latest flat outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) in July last year.
Successful at 1m 4f and 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground; has also won two NH flat races. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Paramount when 10th of 13 on his latest flat outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding) in July last year.
Finished 9l behind Mister Benedictine when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Finished 9l behind Mister Benedictine when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Galway over 2m 2f (good to firm) in July '10, beating Turner Brown by 3 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C Byrnes in Ireland.
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-4fav at Galway over 2m 2f (good to firm) in July '10, beating Turner Brown by 3 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C Byrnes in Ireland.
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind First Friday at 14-1 when seventh of 16 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind First Friday at 14-1 when seventh of 16 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground. Beaten 20l behind Sky Pilot at 20-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground. Beaten 20l behind Sky Pilot at 20-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
THE REAL ARTICLE looks the one to be on in the finale and Edward O'Grady's dual Grade 2 winning hurdler can maintain a sound record on the level. He will have no problem getting this trip, will be suited by any rain and should take all the beating if in a similar mood to when scoring over 1m6f at Kilbeggan last month. He's classy enough to give weight away to the entire field but Caim Hill boasts a perfect record in this sphere following a cosy win in a Wexford maiden last month and he will be poised to pounce. Endless Intrigue could also go close if the selection falters.
This looks a good opportunity for The Real Article to make it 3 wins from 4 starts in this sphere and is expected to make a bold bid. Endless Intrigue and Rossvoss are likely to prove best of the rest.
