Curragh 25 March 2012
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Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won four times at 1m 3f and 1m 4f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won four times at 1m 3f and 1m 4f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Comadoir, won twice at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-brother to Comadoir, won twice at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 5f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 5f.
Foaled 6 Feb. Half-brother to Palm Court, won five times between 6f and 1m 1f.
Foaled 6 Feb. Half-brother to Palm Court, won five times between 6f and 1m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Miss Clodia, won at 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Miss Clodia, won at 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Wise Gambol, won five times in chases between 2m and 3m and in a point to point race at 3m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Wise Gambol, won five times in chases between 2m and 3m and in a point to point race at 3m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Honest Broker, won twice at 7f and 1m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Full sister to Honest Broker, won twice at 7f and 1m 1f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 1m 2f.
The first juvenile event of the year and it sees the introduction of Jim Bolger's Dawn Approach, who represents the first crop of 2008 Derby hero New Approach. A considerable market move for him should not be taken lightly, likewise the Aidan O'Brien-trained Forester, who made 260,000 euros at the sales. Preference over both, however, is for the tongue-tied DYLANBARU. Tommy Stack started last season in blistering form and looks to be doing the same again having saddled three winners from just seven runners at Dundalk since the turn of the year.
The first 2-y-o maiden of the season and, as always, the market will provide plenty of clues. Forester is sure to attract plenty of support but Aidan O'Brien hasn't won this race since 2004 so a tentative vote goes to Dawn Approach who is likely to know his job. Dylanbaru and Dorothy Parker are others with obvious claims.
Half-brother to Crimson King, won three times at 6f and 7f.
Half-brother to Crimson King, won three times at 6f and 7f.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Lastofthemohicans when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in August '10.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Lastofthemohicans when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in August '10.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 14l behind Fred Fenster when sixth of 16 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 14l behind Fred Fenster when sixth of 16 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Boom To Bust when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m (good) in August last year.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Boom To Bust when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m (good) in August last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Atlantic Swing when 13th of 19 on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (soft) in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Atlantic Swing when 13th of 19 on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (soft) in October last year.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 7l behind Marvada when sixth of 14 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good to firm) in May last year.
Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 7l behind Marvada when sixth of 14 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good to firm) in May last year.
Beaten 5l behind Gort Na Mona at 8-1 when seventh of 9 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
Beaten 5l behind Gort Na Mona at 8-1 when seventh of 9 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
Unplaced in all seven starts. Beaten 7l behind Rocky's Pride at 20-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month.
Unplaced in all seven starts. Beaten 7l behind Rocky's Pride at 20-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month.
Half-brother to Give Me The Night, won twice at 5f.
Half-brother to Give Me The Night, won twice at 5f.
Full brother to Elusive Galaxy, won at 6f.
Full brother to Elusive Galaxy, won at 6f.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Piri Wango at 33-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Piri Wango at 33-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year.
Half-brother to Aiboa, won five times between 5f and 7f.
Half-brother to Aiboa, won five times between 5f and 7f.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Captain Joy when last of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Captain Joy when last of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 19l behind Thomasgainsborough at 66-1 when 13th of 19 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 19l behind Thomasgainsborough at 66-1 when 13th of 19 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) in October last year.
Dam won twice at 5f and 6f.
Dam won twice at 5f and 6f.
Beaten 11l behind Captain Cullen at 25-1 when 9th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f in October last year.
Beaten 11l behind Captain Cullen at 25-1 when 9th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Rogue Element at 50-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Rogue Element at 50-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year.
Half-brother to Hacienda, won three times at 7f and 1m.
Half-brother to Hacienda, won three times at 7f and 1m.
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 5l behind Silver Sycamore when fourth of 11 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) in September last year.
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 5l behind Silver Sycamore when fourth of 11 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) in September last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Nero Emperor at 20-1 when eighth of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in November last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Nero Emperor at 20-1 when eighth of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in November last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Bulbul when fourth of 20 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Bulbul when fourth of 20 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 17l behind Kissed at 7-1 when 10th of 17 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 17l behind Kissed at 7-1 when 10th of 17 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Placed in three of six starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Eternal Bounty when fourth of 17 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) in October last year.
Placed in three of six starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Eternal Bounty when fourth of 17 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) in October last year.
Full sister to Blue Mirage, won at 7f.
Full sister to Blue Mirage, won at 7f.
Third of 20 behind Bulbul beaten 5l at 50-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Third of 20 behind Bulbul beaten 5l at 50-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Half-sister to Juliet Capulet, won at 7f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Twirl when 17th of 18 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year.
Half-sister to Juliet Capulet, won at 7f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Twirl when 17th of 18 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year.
Plenty holds claims, with Ahimsa, Redoubtable and Rigoletta all boasting official ratings in the 80s. One that appears to have the potential to progress past them all, however, is POSSIBLE. She wasn't disgraced behind the hugely exciting Nephrite on her debut over this C&D last September but turned in an improved effort to take fourth at Naas the following month. Charles O'Brien's filly is entitled to have progressed again over the winter and a high draw could aid her chance this afternoon.
A big-field maiden that looks a really difficult betting heat, though with the majority of those with experience looking vulnerable to newcomers, a chance is taken on Tommy Stack's well-bred runner Atacx. Ahimsa and Steely Grace make each-way appeal.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Eton Rifles at 8-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Eton Rifles at 8-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l behind Bajan Tryst at 16-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in October last year.
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l behind Bajan Tryst at 16-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in October last year.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 15-2 over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Murura by 1l.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 15-2 over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Murura by 1l.
A winner at 11-4 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing in November last year, beating Azores by 4l.
A winner at 11-4 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing in November last year, beating Azores by 4l.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Finished 1l behind Bajan Tryst when fifth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in October last year.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Finished 1l behind Bajan Tryst when fifth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in October last year.
She has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and heavy ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 14-1 at Ffos Las over 6f (heavy) on her latest outing in November last year, beating Jack My Boy by 3/4l.
She has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and heavy ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 14-1 at Ffos Las over 6f (heavy) on her latest outing in November last year, beating Jack My Boy by 3/4l.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when evens fav at Hamilton over 6f (soft) in September last year, beating Spinatrix by 2l.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when evens fav at Hamilton over 6f (soft) in September last year, beating Spinatrix by 2l.
A winner at 7f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 9l behind Sean Og Coulston at 9-4fav when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (yielding) in July last year.
A winner at 7f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 9l behind Sean Og Coulston at 9-4fav when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (yielding) in July last year.
She has won three times at 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Gordon Lord Byron at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year.
She has won three times at 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Gordon Lord Byron at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Joe Eile when second of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Joe Eile when second of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind An Saighdiur when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind An Saighdiur when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month.
JEANNIE GALLOWAY gives the impression that she is a mare open to plenty of improvement and, having gone very close in valuable handicaps towards the back end of last season, which included success on similar ground at Hamilton when last sighted in September, the daughter of Bahamian Bounty makes plenty of appeal off just a 5lb higher mark today. Croisultan represents the potent Dermot Weld/Pat Smullen combination and warrants close consideration at the top of the weights but Six Of Hearts is feared most if back to something like the form that saw him score off a 1lb lower mark here in June 2011. Maarek completes the shortlist.
A trappy handicap in which it is possible to make a case for just about everything. Croisultan is very interesting on his first start for Dermot Weld but preference is for Maarek who made great strides last year. British raider Jeannie Galloway and Moutain Coral, who has been running well at Dundalk, are others with strong claims.
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on her latest outing when 5-2jt-fav in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Home Of Champions Concorde Stakes at Tipperary over 7f (heavy) in October last year, beating Bay Knight by 6l.
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on her latest outing when 5-2jt-fav in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Home Of Champions Concorde Stakes at Tipperary over 7f (heavy) in October last year, beating Bay Knight by 6l.
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground. Finished 16l behind Manieree when sixth of 11 at 13-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (yielding) in September last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground. Finished 16l behind Manieree when sixth of 11 at 13-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (yielding) in September last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Night Lily at 10-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Night Lily at 10-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Finished 11l behind Bible Belt when sixth of 12 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) in August last year.
A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Finished 11l behind Bible Belt when sixth of 12 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) in August last year.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 5l by Sapphire when second of 13 at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 5l by Sapphire when second of 13 at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year.
She has won four times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather. A winner at 16-1 at Wolverhampton over 7f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Belgian Bill by a head.
She has won four times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather. A winner at 16-1 at Wolverhampton over 7f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Belgian Bill by a head.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Moran Gra when last of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Moran Gra when last of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind Nephrite beaten 4 1/2l at 20-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 JRA Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) in October last year.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind Nephrite beaten 4 1/2l at 20-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 JRA Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) in October last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind My Miss Aurelia when last of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Churchill Downs over 1m (good) in November last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind My Miss Aurelia when last of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Churchill Downs over 1m (good) in November last year.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 17l behind Beau Amadeus at 9-2fav when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 17l behind Beau Amadeus at 9-2fav when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Coral Wave beaten 1/2l at 4-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (heavy) in September last year.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Coral Wave beaten 1/2l at 4-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (heavy) in September last year.
Won on her latest outing when 10-11fav at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year, beating Maude Adams by 7l.
Won on her latest outing when 10-11fav at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year, beating Maude Adams by 7l.
TWIRL made a huge impression when running away with a 7f fillies' maiden at Leopardstown in November and although the form could have worked out a little better, she was simply a class apart and very much a filly to look forward to this season. Already prominent in the ante-post Classic markets, Aidan O'Brien's daughter of Galileo seems sure to appreciate the move up to 1m and it will take a good one to give her weight and a beating. Anam Allta could be just that having signed off last term with a six-length win in Listed company, while Moyglare fifth Princess Sinead is another from the Classic generation with a bright future. Kissable could go well at more rewarding odds.
3-y-os have won 6 of the last 10 runnings of this Group 3 and with that in mind it is very tempting to side with the exciting Twirl. However, she faces a formidable opponent in the shape of Anam Allta who is likely to make a mark at a higher level herself. Princess Sinead may prove best of the rest.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Nephrite when fourth of 7 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 JRA Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) in October last year.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Nephrite when fourth of 7 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 JRA Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) in October last year.
A winner at 6f on soft - heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Homecoming Queen when fifth of 10 at 15-8fav on her latest outing here over 1m (soft) in October last year.
A winner at 6f on soft - heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Homecoming Queen when fifth of 10 at 15-8fav on her latest outing here over 1m (soft) in October last year.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Honourable Emperor when second of 5 at 5-4fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Honourable Emperor when second of 5 at 5-4fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten a neck by Backbench Blues when second of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year.
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten a neck by Backbench Blues when second of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year.
Placed once in seven starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Beat The Ballot when fifth of 14 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year.
Placed once in seven starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Beat The Ballot when fifth of 14 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Danequest at 7-2 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) in September last year.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Danequest at 7-2 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) in September last year.
Successful twice at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 19l behind Beau Amadeus at 10-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Successful twice at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 19l behind Beau Amadeus at 10-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Swerve looked a filly going places when she confirmed the promise shown on debut to score with consummate ease at Listowel two starts ago and, while looking slightly out of her depth in Listed company here in October last year, she can't be ruled out now dropped in trip for her reappearance. Slight preference, however, is for ISHVANA. Aidan O'Brien's daughter of Holy Roman Emperor was mixing it with the big boys in Pattern races as a juvenile last term and her form behind stablemate Nephrite and Born To Sea reads particularly well. She makes her handicap bow off what looks a lenient mark today but keep a close eye on Coolnagree and Patrimonium.
Swerve is worth another chance to confirm the really good impression made on debut and is chosen to score at the main expense of Coolnagree. Patrimonium is the token choice to finish third.
Successful twice at 7f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Zaminast when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year.
Successful twice at 7f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Zaminast when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind City Style when sixth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Meydan over 1m 1f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind City Style when sixth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Meydan over 1m 1f (good) last month.
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Enchanted Evening when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year.
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Enchanted Evening when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in November last year.
A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Third of 8 behind Flowers Of Spring beaten 3 1/2l at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) in July last year.
A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Third of 8 behind Flowers Of Spring beaten 3 1/2l at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) in July last year.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. Won on his latest outing when 9-2fav at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) in October last year, beating Elusive Award by 3l.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. Won on his latest outing when 9-2fav at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) in October last year, beating Elusive Award by 3l.
Successful twice at 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Cork over 1m (soft) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Hadrian's Waltz by 7l.
Successful twice at 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Cork over 1m (soft) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Hadrian's Waltz by 7l.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather, but that win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Twice Over when last of 5 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good to soft) in August last year.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather, but that win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Twice Over when last of 5 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good to soft) in August last year.
Won on his latest outing when 3-10fav at Galway over 1m (good) in July last year, beating Jolie Jioconde by 5l.
Won on his latest outing when 3-10fav at Galway over 1m (good) in July last year, beating Jolie Jioconde by 5l.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Alexander Pope at 9-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in May last year.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Alexander Pope at 9-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in May last year.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Rocky's Pride by 1/2l.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Rocky's Pride by 1/2l.
Successful at 6f and 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Prince Of Fire when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month.
Successful at 6f and 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Prince Of Fire when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 7-2 behind European Dream when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 1f (heavy) in October last year.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 7-2 behind European Dream when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 1f (heavy) in October last year.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Won on his latest flat outing when 5-2fav at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month, beating King Of Aran by a head.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Won on his latest flat outing when 5-2fav at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month, beating King Of Aran by a head.
A winner at 7-2 at Dundalk over 1m 3f on his latest outing in October last year, beating Ariyfa by 2l.
A winner at 7-2 at Dundalk over 1m 3f on his latest outing in October last year, beating Ariyfa by 2l.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 9l behind Mamma Rosa when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (soft) in September last year.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 9l behind Mamma Rosa when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (soft) in September last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and heavy ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 17-2 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Akasaka by a nose. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Halford in Ireland.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and heavy ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 17-2 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Akasaka by a nose. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Halford in Ireland.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Billyford at 25-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Billyford at 25-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 10l behind Paramount at 4-1jt-fav when seventh of 13 on his latest flat outing here over 1m 4f (yielding) in July last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 10l behind Paramount at 4-1jt-fav when seventh of 13 on his latest flat outing here over 1m 4f (yielding) in July last year.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Third of 10 behind Billyford beaten 1l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Third of 10 behind Billyford beaten 1l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
It could pay to side with SHARESTAN in what looks a fiercely competitive handicap. John Oxx's charge made an immediate impression when winning his maiden first time out over this C&D last June and there was no disgrace in finishing third behind subsequent Group 3 winner Flowers Of Spring and Grade 2 winning hurdler Steps To Freedom over two furlongs further at Fairyhouse last time. Font Of Wisdom finished fourth behind the selection in that race at Fairyhouse and went on to bolt up at Galway subsequently. He ought to mount a bold bid entering handicap company for the first time while Take It To The Max, Prince Of Fire and If Per Chance make up the shortlist.
A typically competitive renewal of this premier handicap is possibly best left to Font of Wisdom who looks to have been alloted a lenient mark for his handicap debut. Sikara and Ansaab are progressive sorts who need to be afforded the utmost respect, whilst the Richard Fahey-trained pair, Take It To The Max and Arabian Spirit, may fare best of the older brigade.
Half-brother to Kyles Bay, won three times at 7f.
Half-brother to Kyles Bay, won three times at 7f.
Finished 11l behind Imperial Monarch when fifth of 19 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in September last year.
Finished 11l behind Imperial Monarch when fifth of 19 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in September last year.
Well beaten at 8-1 behind Imperial Monarch when 16th of 19 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in September last year.
Well beaten at 8-1 behind Imperial Monarch when 16th of 19 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in September last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Sambusca at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Sambusca at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year.
Half-brother to Ashdown Express, won seven times between 6f and 1m including a Group 3 race.
Half-brother to Ashdown Express, won seven times between 6f and 1m including a Group 3 race.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Aloof when sixth of 9 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Edward Lynam in Ireland.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Aloof when sixth of 9 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Edward Lynam in Ireland.
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 3f.
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 3f.
Half-brother to Noble Crusader, won twice in chases at 2m, in NH flat race at 2m and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Half-brother to Noble Crusader, won twice in chases at 2m, in NH flat race at 2m and over hurdles at 2m 2f.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 17l behind Athens when sixth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m (soft) in September last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 17l behind Athens when sixth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m (soft) in September last year.
Beaten 3 1/2l behind Pierre D'or at 6-1 when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in August last year.
Beaten 3 1/2l behind Pierre D'or at 6-1 when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in August last year.
Half-brother to Fait Le Jojo, won six times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f, three times over the flat at 1m 6f, three times in chases at 2m and in an all-weather flat race at 1m.
Half-brother to Fait Le Jojo, won six times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f, three times over the flat at 1m 6f, three times in chases at 2m and in an all-weather flat race at 1m.
Third of 15 behind Pierre D'or beaten 2 1/4l at 20-1 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in August last year.
Third of 15 behind Pierre D'or beaten 2 1/4l at 20-1 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in August last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Choral Society at 9-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Choral Society at 9-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November last year.
Half-sister to Vital Plot, won twice in chases at 2m and 2m 3f, twice over hurdles at 2m and on the flat at 1m 2f including a Group 3 race.
Half-sister to Vital Plot, won twice in chases at 2m and 2m 3f, twice over hurdles at 2m and on the flat at 1m 2f including a Group 3 race.
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Kissed when second of 17 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Kissed when second of 17 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (soft) in October last year.
VIOLET LASHES confirmed the promise shown on debut when runner-up behind a well supported Aidan O'Brien newcomer at Navan in October and she is fancied to make it third time lucky today. Speaking Of Which and Silk Kimono represent the yard that won this race 12 months ago and the former, in particular, makes plenty of appeal with stable jockey Pat Smullen on top. The offspring of Invincible Spirit is related to a number of winners and three Group 1 entries suggests that he has been showing plenty at home. Waving is another of interest representing John Oxx, while Where's Danny shaped as though stepping up in distance would suit when third on his racecourse bow over 6f here in August.
There are plenty of interesting newcomers here so the market should be closely monitored but the one with the best form in the book is Violet Lashes who has shown she is well up to winning a maiden. Amira's Prince achieved more in his sole start last year than Unanimous did in his, whilst Speaking of Which and Waving are 2 of the more interesting debutants.
