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- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Valiant Force
- Insure 2 Places
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O
- W/O Eclairage
- W/O
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Top 4 Finish
- W/O Songhai
- W/O Fandom And Valiant Force
- W/O Songhai And Valiant Force
- Not To Be Placed
- Not To Win
Bookies best price percentage = 108.33% | Standard bookmaker terms: 2 places, 1/4 odds
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Won this last year; ran to form when a bit keen, beaten 1/4l in a Sprint Handicap over 6f here last time. Effective from 5f to 8f, best at sprint trips, better on all-weather, and well treated on that form.
He has won four times from 5f to 1m including 3 wins on polytrack. Beaten 1 1/4l by Genesis when second of 9 at 5-4fav on his latest outing here over 6f in August.
Won this last year; ran to form when a bit keen, beaten 1/4l in a Sprint Handicap over 6f here last time. Effective from 5f to 8f, best at sprint trips, better on all-weather, and well treated on that form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 20 | 4 | 6 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 2 | 5 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 4 | 6 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Wayne Lordan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A Murray | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Needed the run when down the field in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) over 6f at The Curragh last time. Trainer in form; returns from a short break. Group winner at 2 but must prove he has trained on.
Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 20l behind Bucanero Fuerte at 50-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 3 FBD Hotels And Resorts Phoenix Sprint Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) in August.
Needed the run when down the field in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) over 6f at The Curragh last time. Trainer in form; returns from a short break. Group winner at 2 but must prove he has trained on.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jamie Powell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M O'Callaghan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Needed the run on stable debut when beaten 4 1/2l in the Abergwaun Stakes (Listed) at Tipperary last time. With a top course trainer; effective at 5f-6f on a sound surface. A US Listed winner, could be a useful sprint recruit.
He has won three times at 5f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Grande Marques when fifth of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) in August. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Needed the run on stable debut when beaten 4 1/2l in the Abergwaun Stakes (Listed) at Tipperary last time. With a top course trainer; effective at 5f-6f on a sound surface. A US Listed winner, could be a useful sprint recruit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Flat (AW) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Made too much use of herself when going clear near side early, setting it up for closers, beaten 2 1/4l in a York handicap last time. Enjoys forcing the pace; suited by 5f and a sound surface, brings plenty of early speed.
She has won four times at 5f on polytrack. Finished 2 1/4l behind Star Of Mehmas when fifth of 19 at 20-1 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good to firm) in August. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with D J Murphy.
Made too much use of herself when going clear near side early, setting it up for closers, beaten 2 1/4l in a York handicap last time. Enjoys forcing the pace; suited by 5f and a sound surface, brings plenty of early speed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36.4% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Foley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Daniel Murphy | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when fourth, beaten 3l in the Abergwaun Stakes (Listed) at Tipperary last time. Best at 5f, acts on ground described as good and good to yielding, and is consistent.
A winner at 6f on polytrack. Finished 3l behind Grande Marques when fourth of 13 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) in August.
Ran to form when fourth, beaten 3l in the Abergwaun Stakes (Listed) at Tipperary last time. Best at 5f, acts on ground described as good and good to yielding, and is consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Coen | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
| T | J P Murtagh | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12.5% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
VALIANT FORCE won three times over a variety of trips here last winter and has carried big weights when runner-up on his latest two starts at this venue. The son of Malibu Moon meets Eclairage on 20lb better terms for a two-length beating over C&D in July. Black Forza won the Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Goodwood last year, but needs to bounce back after struggling on his belated seasonal debut at the Curragh. Songhai had American import Fandom a length and a half behind when fourth to Grande Marques at Tipperary, but Joseph O'Brien's charge may reverse the form with that run under his belt.
Expert View Verdict
VALIANT FORCE won this race last year and has a good record here, he ran well in a similar race over CD last time out and looks set for another bold effort here with strong claims of backing up his 2024 effort, he has won at the track twice since and has only once been outside the places at this track (which came over 5f in a Group 3 when fourth). Next best is Black Forza who should come on for his season opener in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) at the Curragh, he was 2/5 prior to that and can continue his progress now. Songhai has been consistent without winning since his win on debut over CD, so should be thereabouts too.
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Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Standard | 5 | Valiant Force | 4 | 3 | 9 12 | - | 2-24090 | 55 days | A Murray (64 miles) | David Egan | 11/ 4 | 1:00.06 |
| 2023 | Standard | 6 | Harry's Bar | 2 | 8 | 9 12 | - | 355530 | 52 days | A McGuinness (52 miles) | Cian MacRedmond | 10/ 1 | 0:59.60 |
| 2022 | Standard | 5 | The Highway Rat | 2 | 4 | 9 9 | - | 1921-60 | 19 days | A Oliver (53 miles) | Billy Lee | 10/ 11 | 0:59.16 |
| 2021 | Standard | 8 | Harry's Bar | 2 | 6 | 9 12 | - | 200625 | 36 days | A McGuinness (52 miles) | W M Lordan | 7/ 4 | 0:58.70 |
| 2020 | Standard | 11 | My Laureate | 1 | 4 | 9 3 | - | 094-626 | 27 days | G M Lyons (40 miles) | Gary Carroll | 8/ 1 | 0:57.65 |
| 2019 | Standard | 8 | Blue Uluru | 1 | 4 | 9 1 | - | 4091-37 | 6 days | G M Lyons (40 miles) | Colin Keane | 5/ 4 | 0:59.62 |