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COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £59495.8
  • 1m 0f 123y
  • 21 runners
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COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 0-4363 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but no success since landing the 2020 Meld Stakes; not disgraced in Listed and Group company this year but below his best and his rating has dropped to the extent that he is now running in a handicap; thrown in here on his best form but that is becoming a more distant memory.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

27th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Cork

Patrick Sarsfield

9st 7lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Classy performer in his pomp (Group 3 winner, Group 2 runner-up); not near his best so far this term and while a return to form would give him leading claims, his best form is over further than this.

12/1

Form: 3875-0

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner two years ago; got no run on his one start this season in a valuable 7f handicap at Cork in May; stable has a fine record in this race but this horse looks unlikely to add to it.
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16th

10

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Monaasib

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

A long time since his last win; hard to see him getting a change of fortune in this company; mid-field behind Crystal Black here a fortnight ago.

33/1

8th

2

(1)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Monaasib

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Prendergast

midfield, headway towards far side over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms

16/1

Form: 8-2472 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year; has been consistent in big handicaps this season, going closest when a close second in a 1m2f premier handicap at Leopardstown early this month; highest draw but not necessarily a bad one for a hold-up horse; stable mob-handed in this race and looks to have a leading chance.
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9th

5

(8)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Casanova

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear of midfield

20/1

11th

5

(10)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Tipperary

Casanova

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear of midfield

16/1

9th

4

(1)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Casanova

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Placed in pair of premier handicaps over a mile this year but well held on latest two outings; third in the Listed race on this card the last two years so dangerous to put a line through him.

16/1

Form: 8-1301

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, twice this season including when making all over 7f at Naas last month; will need to break smartly and get across quickly from his bad draw and certainly comes into it if he can do that.
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9th

1

(15)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Spanish Tenor

10st 3lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

18/1

11th

4

(1)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Spanish Tenor

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Adrian McGuinness

Consistent sort hit form in second half of the season with wins at at Gowran and Listowel; faded tamely however off revised mark at Naas last weekend in testing conditions.

14/1

10th

3

(12)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Naas

Spanish Tenor

9st 8lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

soon led, headed and raced in second after 1f

7/2

Form: 396000 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won the 7f premier handicap at this meeting twice while falling short in this race a couple of times; can't be discounted but out of form this year and has a bad draw to overcome.
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8th

3

(9)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Current Option

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, soon went second

14/1

10th

3

(12)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Current Option

9st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Primarily a 7f specialist, a three-time winner of the Ahonoora Handicap at Galway; mostly out of form this year despite coming down the handicap although recent run here on Champions Weekend was encouraging.

14/1

Form: -84801

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
For his exploits in big field handicaps over the last couple of years, it is his debut in this race; application of a tongue-tie and cheekpieces did him no harm when he got up late to land a premier handicap at the Curragh last month; can be slowly away and normally comes from off the pace, so not drawn badly; could be thereabouts.
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4th

4

(9)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Fastnet Crown

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a premier handicap over C&D last season; hard to be confident on the basis of early-season course form after a Dundalk win and a spell in Dubai.

25/1

11th

2

(10)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Fastnet Crown

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: M D O’Callaghan

Best form has come at 7f including a placed effort in a Meydan handicap earlier in the year; last of five in a C&D Group 3 here last month; quicker ground may help but others hold strong claims.

16/1

5th

2

(4)

16th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Fastnet Crown

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Useful handicapper whose best form has been over 7f/1m; won over at 7f Dundalk in December; had four runs in Meydan before finishing down the field in the Irish Lincoln; faces a stiff tack in this company.

20/1

Form: -74004 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2019 and 2020, off a 1lb higher mark two years ago; warmed up for this with a staying on fourth at Leopardstown early this month; will need plenty of luck in running from an inside draw but an obvious player if things go his way.
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1st

4

(10)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Saltonstall

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, good headway up the centre and prominent over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

11/1

5th

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Saltonstall

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Grand servant whose nine wins include this race last year off 94; touched off at the Curragh on opening day of campaign but hasn't reproduced that effort off revised mark and has a bit to find with a couple of these on recent Tipperary run; 2lb lower.

12/1

5th

1

(3)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Tipperary

Saltonstall

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

8/1

Form: 916044

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Good handicapper on his day; up 12lb for a runaway success from the front in a 7f handicap at the Curragh in May; will do well to last it out over 1m with his style of running; others preferred.
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4th

3

(5)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

12:40 Curragh

Verhoyen

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

reared start, soon led up the centre, headed 2f out, soon weakened

9/2

5th

2

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Naas

Verhoyen

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

raced in second, led after 1f, clear under 2f out, headed 1f out, soon no extra

9/1

2nd

3

(4)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

15:25 Navan

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: M C Grassick

raced far side, led group, disputed lead when groups merged over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

12/1

Form: 50-044 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground maiden win two years ago his only success to date; not disgraced in Listed and big handicap company this year but a bit more needed.
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2

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

18:05 Roscommon

Finans Bay

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Useful Flat performer but has twice refused to race since March and was withdrawn at the start when due to make his hurdling debut at Bellewstown on Saturday, having been reluctant to line up; risky.

8/1

4

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 188y

17:30 Bellewstown

Finans Bay

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was stakes-class a couple of years ago on the level for Michael Halford and some okay runs for Ado McGuinness this year when he consented to come out of the stalls, which he twice didn't; we'll find out here whether hurdles have sweetened him up.

9/1

8

(6)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Finans Bay

9st 5lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has some solid placed form over this C&D but he refused to race here in March and he's been very slowly away twice since; on a good mark if he can get his act together at the start; eye-shield fitted for the first time.

20/1

Form: 0-3030 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mid-division in this contest last year and probably better suited by the Curragh; close third to Fastnet Crown there last month before a below-par effort at Leopardstown; others preferred.
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13th

2

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has won two of his last five and went close on the AW last time over this far; likeable type who handles this ground, but this is tougher than he's accustomed to.

16/1

2nd

2

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Star Harbour

9st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, led over 1f out, headed towards finish

5/1

1st

1

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

16:35 Bellewstown

Star Harbour

10st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

raced in third and in touch with leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, wandered around but ran on well inside final furlong, led towards finish

15/8

Form: 900476

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked to be returning to form when a strong-finishing third in a Curragh premier handicap in May; has not backed that up in two runs since and others preferred today.
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2nd

2

(2)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

4th

7

(8)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has found some consistency of late and has come down to a good mark; however, his propensity to start slowly is off-putting at this venue.

9/1

Form: 36-093

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Came into this race in good form last year when a strongly staying third to Sirjack Thomas; encouraging effort from the front at Leopardstown earlier this month; very much respected here.
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18

(21)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Mosala

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sixth in this year off a 5lb higher mark; good third over this trip at Leopardstown before disappointing in the Colm Quinn Mile at Galway; doesn't mind an ease and has a legitimate shout at his best.

16/1

Form: 00-000 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won this race off 90 last year but was coming into the race in form; not beaten far in two runs this season but not in the same form and others preferred, but far from discounted.
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5th

10

(1)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

raced far side, midfield

22/1

10th

5

(12)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner including two over C&D; had been running well prior to a poor run at Cork last week; needs to leave that behind.

14/1

10th

10

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner who arrives here on the back of some solid efforts in defeat and looks a good bet to give his running once more under suitable conditions; deserves a break.

13/2

Form: 10-973

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A 1m2f Navan maiden winner last year; fell short in Listed company and ran okay in a 1m3f Killarney handicap last time; drops back in trip here with a hood tried; hard to assess but needs to improve to be a factor.
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9th

7

(9)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Venice Biennale

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: John Joseph Murphy

Unplaced in her five attempts at Listed level this term and this is tougher.

50/1

7th

7

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 4f 110y

19:20 Limerick

Venice Biennale

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John Joseph Murphy

Hasn't added to her Navan maiden win of 2021 and has largely struggled so far in Listed company; hard to see her playing a role.

33/1

6th

7

(7)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Venice Biennale

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John Joseph Murphy

slowly into stride, soon recovered towards rear, pushed along from over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, dropped to last inside final 110yds, eased towards finish

20/1

Form: 963-66

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Ballinrobe maiden and ran well in a couple of big handicaps last year; encouraging effort in a 1m2f Curragh handicap last month; blinkers tried and could play a hand.
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1st

12

(22)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Crystal Black

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

towards rear of midfield, headway towards near side under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

8/1

3rd

17

(14)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Crystal Black

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Availed of reduced mark to record recent C&D win; up 8lb for that but remains 6lb below career-high achieved in the early stages of his career with Dermot Weld.

7/1

1st

16

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Crystal Black

8st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 300906

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ten career wins but form has fallen off a cliff since he won at Dundalk in February; off a career low mark but hard to fancy on current evidence.
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10th

15

(12)

11th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bowerman

10st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Reserve; multiple winner around here and has been likeably consistent for a while now; likely contender if getting in.

4th

1

(10)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bowerman

10st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

slowly away, in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, bit short of room but ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth final strides, did well in the circumstances

3/1

1st

2

(2)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bowerman

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, towards rear early, in touch with leaders over 4f out, pushed along from 3f out, headway when ridden and switched left 2f out, led 1f out, ran on final 110yds, comfortably

2/1

Form: 90-912 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
In fine fettle for her current trainer, winning at Limerick and just touched off over 1m2f at the Curragh (Crystal Black third); poor draw to contend with but champion jockey booked and could go well.
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13th

4

(13)

17th Sep 2022

Soft

1m 1f 100y

15:55 Gowran Park

Magic Chegaga

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: B Duffy

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 2f out, no impression 1f out, tenderly handled inside final furlong

10/1

2nd

1

(3)

27th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Magic Chegaga

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: B Duffy

prominent, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and faced strong challenge inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

12/1

Form: 0-4291 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has been highly tried but appreciated coming back to handicap company when readily landing a 1m handicap at Killarney two weeks ago; penalty gets him in here and certainly respected despite a poor enough draw.
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10th

6

(9)

2nd Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Cowboy Justice

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, some headway up the centre 1f out, kept on, never near to challenge

12/1

20th

21

(8)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Cowboy Justice

9st 0lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

16/1

10th

17

(11)

27th Aug 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Cowboy Justice

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never near to challenge (jockey said colt never let itself down on the ground)

7/1

Form: 100-05

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
First reserve; lightly raced since Roscommon win last year; fair run at Gowran last time.
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12th

9

(4)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Soaring Monarch

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

towards rear

25/1

15th

10

(14)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Leopardstown

Soaring Monarch

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Won at Roscommon on reappearance but limitations seemingly exposed in three strong handicaps subsequently; what might help is today's step up in trip but others are more intriguing.

25/1

9th

11

(1)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Soaring Monarch

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Peter Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield after 3f

25/1

Form: 4-1511

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; has won three out of four for her new stable and up 17lb; interesting.
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1st

2

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Dha Leath

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won four handicaps during progressive 2022 (1m-1m2f, good-heavy) and fast ground and/or the step back up to 1m4f may not have suited at the Curragh recently; an each-way case can be made on form but perhaps 1m2f suits best.

7/1

7th

4

(16)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Curragh

Dha Leath

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

14/1

1

(8)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

16:55 Sligo

Dha Leath

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed a fine campaign last year, four wins culminating in Naas success in November off 84 for which she went up a hefty 11lb; encouraging comeback run over inadequate trip in Lincoln augurs well and drops in class, although career-best now needed.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 508005

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; out of form this year and going down the handicap; hard to fancy.
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12th

1

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 184y

17:25 Gowran Park

In From The Cold

10st 3lb

J: Shelley Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Six-time Flat winner, most recently at Sligo in May off 79; well below his best since then, including over hurdles; 10lb claimer aboard.

25/1

8th

2

(10)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:55 Clonmel

In From The Cold

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, towards rear 4f out, outpaced under 2f out

14/1

5th

9

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Curragh

In From The Cold

12st 3lb

J: Miss K Quayle

T: Gordon Elliott

Gained sixth Flat win at Sligo in May; not much since but rated to be competitive.

8/1

Betting Forcast

14/1 Patrick Sarsfield, 20/1 Monaasib, 8/1 Casanova, 12/1 Spanish Tenor, 14/1 Current Option, 8/1 Fastnet Crown, 7/1 Saltonstall, 20/1 Verhoyen, 25/1 Finans Bay, 14/1 Star Harbour, 16/1 Pierre Lapin, 12/1 Mosala, 12/1 Sirjack Thomas, 20/1 Venice Biennale, 16/1 Crystal Black, 33/1 Bowerman, 10/1 Magic Chegaga, 5/1 Cowboy Justice, Soaring Monarch, Dha Leath, In From The Cold

Verdict

Ado McGuinness is mob-handed here as he tries to win the race for the fourth straight year, but the draw has not been kind to Casanova, Spanish Tenor, Current Option, and to a lesser extent last year's winner Sirjack Thomas, while dual winner Saltonstall will need plenty of luck from his inside draw. Fastnet Crown is making his debut in this race and will be on plenty of shortlists. as will the relatively unexposed Cowboy Justice after his Killarney win. The selection is MOSALA, a staying third in this race last year and coming into the race on the back of a very encouraging Leopardstown run. [Justin O'Hanlon]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mosala

RP Ratings (IRE):

Fastnet Crown

TOPSPEED:

Spanish Tenor

POSTDATA:

Mosala

The Irish Sun:

Mosala