Curragh 26 May 2012
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Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won 11 times between 5f and 1m 3f including a Group 3 race.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won 11 times between 5f and 1m 3f including a Group 3 race.
Foaled 2 May. Half-sister to Hamoody, won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 2 race. Finished 10l behind Mironica when sixth of 12 at 9-2 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 2 May. Half-sister to Hamoody, won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 2 race. Finished 10l behind Mironica when sixth of 12 at 9-2 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Watsdachances when fourth of 9 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Navan over 5f (soft) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Watsdachances when fourth of 9 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Navan over 5f (soft) last month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 7f and 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 7f and 1m 2f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Salford Art, won at 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Salford Art, won at 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Habsburg, won five times at 7f and 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Habsburg, won five times at 7f and 1m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Russian Music, won three times at 1m 6f and 2m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Russian Music, won three times at 1m 6f and 2m.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 6f.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m. Placed in both starts. Third of 12 behind Mironica beaten 3l at 7-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 1m. Placed in both starts. Third of 12 behind Mironica beaten 3l at 7-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Dermot Weld saddled the winner of this contest in 2010 and appears to have another big chance with HIGHEST PRAISE. The nicely-bred daughter of Acclamation fetched 165,000 euros at the sales in September and an entry in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes suggests that she has been impressing the master of Rosewell in her homework. If not quite ready for this, Teoirim could take advantage. Representing the Jim Bolger stable that has won this event in 2007, 2008 and 2011, she has displayed a fair amount of ability in both visits to the racecourse thus far and another big run looks in the offing. Delight may be on the premises if stepping forward from her debut sixth, while 180,000 euro purchase Nandiga is a respected newcomer.
This has the look of a potentially informative maiden, and there are a number of well-bred newcomers on show, principally Highest Praise and How Splendid. However, this can go to Teoirim who will be suited by a stiffer test before long, but is taken to put her experience to good use here. Delight should leave her debut effort behind and also enters calculations.
Foaled 17 Feb. Half-brother to Silenzio, won twice at 6f. A winner at 11-2 at Ascot over 5f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Hototo by 2 1/2l.
Foaled 17 Feb. Half-brother to Silenzio, won twice at 6f. A winner at 11-2 at Ascot over 5f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Hototo by 2 1/2l.
Foaled 20 Mar. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Last of 3 behind Canary Row beaten 9l at 15-8 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 20 Mar. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Last of 3 behind Canary Row beaten 9l at 15-8 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 1m 4f. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Dawn Approach beaten 8l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won twice at 1m 4f. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Dawn Approach beaten 8l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 16 Feb. Half-sister to Art Museum, won three times at 6f and 1m. Won on her latest outing when 1-3fav over this course and distance (yielding) last month, beating Leitir Mor by 1/2l.
Foaled 16 Feb. Half-sister to Art Museum, won three times at 6f and 1m. Won on her latest outing when 1-3fav over this course and distance (yielding) last month, beating Leitir Mor by 1/2l.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced. Won on her latest outing when 1-3fav at Tipperary over 5f (soft) last month, beating Chips Are Down by a nose.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam unraced. Won on her latest outing when 1-3fav at Tipperary over 5f (soft) last month, beating Chips Are Down by a nose.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Alsalwa, won at 1m. A winner at 6-1 at Cork over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Infanta Branca by 2 1/2l.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Alsalwa, won at 1m. A winner at 6-1 at Cork over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Infanta Branca by 2 1/2l.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 7f. Placed once in two starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Mironica when fourth of 12 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Dam won at 7f. Placed once in two starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Mironica when fourth of 12 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Roshina, won at 1m. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 2 3/4l by Canary Row when second of 3 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (heavy) earlier this month.
Foaled 1 Jan. Half-sister to Roshina, won at 1m. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 2 3/4l by Canary Row when second of 3 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (heavy) earlier this month.
LIBERATING really caught the eye when getting the better of Infanta Branca and Katchy Lady in a Cork maiden last month and, as that pair have franked the form with subsequent wins of their own, her debut performance looks all the more impressive. The daughter of Iffraaj is entitled to have come on for it both mentally and physically so should be very tough to beat now pitched into Listed company. Of the others, Cay Verde represents the in-form Mick Channon team and will be thereabouts if showing a similar level of improvement to that displayed at Ascot last time.
Liberating saw her rivals off in authoritative fashion on debut at Cork and, with further progress anticipated, can confirm her superiority over the runner-up on that occasion, Infanta Branca. Cay Verde was impressive at Ascot and may emerge as the chief threat to Jessica Harrington's charge.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 25-1 in the Group 2 Duke Of York totepool Stakes at York over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating The Cheka by a head.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 25-1 in the Group 2 Duke Of York totepool Stakes at York over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating The Cheka by a head.
Has won eight races at 6f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Krypton Factor when fourth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan over 6f in March.
Has won eight races at 6f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Krypton Factor when fourth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan over 6f in March.
Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 3 1/2l by Mayson when second of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 3 1/2l by Mayson when second of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. A winner at 12-1 at Naas over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Spirit Quartz by 2 1/2l.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. A winner at 12-1 at Naas over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Spirit Quartz by 2 1/2l.
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Gordon Lord Byron when second of 4 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Gordon Lord Byron when second of 4 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Santo Padre when fourth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Santo Padre when fourth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month.
She has won three times at 6f on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Santo Padre beaten 3l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month.
She has won three times at 6f on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Santo Padre beaten 3l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Hansen when sixth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Churchill Downs over 1m in November last year.
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Hansen when sixth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Churchill Downs over 1m in November last year.
Successful at 6f and 7f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Requisition beaten 3 1/2l at 4-9fav on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding) last month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Requisition beaten 3 1/2l at 4-9fav on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten a short head by The Reaper when second of 15 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten a short head by The Reaper when second of 15 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Beauty Parlour when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Poule D'Essai Des Pouliches at Longchamp over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Beauty Parlour when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Poule D'Essai Des Pouliches at Longchamp over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 5l by Gossamer Seed when second of 5 at 5-4fav on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 5l by Gossamer Seed when second of 5 at 5-4fav on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) earlier this month.
CRUSADE won the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes last year and contested the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs. In the absence of his stablemate, Nephrite, he could take all the beating if at the top of his game on his reappearance. Hitchens won this race last year and he has been in good heart at Meydan this year so he has to be respected. Fire Lily had some excellent juvenile form and she has been far from disgraced in two runs in pattern company this year so has to be considered.
The renewal of the Middle Park won by Crusade lacked strength in depth, and he is worth taking on. Last year's winner Hitchens looks sure to be go well again, while the drop to 6f should suit Fire Lily, but the vote goes to the latter's stablemate Experience who may have more to offer following her solid reappearance effort.
Placed in five of eight starts. Finished 14l behind Rougemont when sixth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in five of eight starts. Finished 14l behind Rougemont when sixth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Camelot at 10-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Camelot at 10-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Pulled up when 25-1 in the Group 1 Kentucky Derby Stakes Presented By Yum Brands at Churchill Downs over 1m 2f won by I'll Have Another earlier this month on his latest outing.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Pulled up when 25-1 in the Group 1 Kentucky Derby Stakes Presented By Yum Brands at Churchill Downs over 1m 2f won by I'll Have Another earlier this month on his latest outing.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Caspar Netscher when fourth of 9 at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good) in September last year.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Caspar Netscher when fourth of 9 at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good) in September last year.
A winner at 1m. Third of 18 behind Camelot beaten 2 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m. Third of 18 behind Camelot beaten 2 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 20-1 in the Group 1 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Power by 1/2l.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 20-1 in the Group 1 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Power by 1/2l.
He has won four times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Camelot when 17th of 18 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Camelot when 17th of 18 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Third of 16 behind Crusade beaten 1l at 9-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Emaar Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) in October last year.
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Third of 16 behind Crusade beaten 1l at 9-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Emaar Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) in October last year.
Successful twice at 7f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav here over 7f (soft) earlier this month, beating Coolnagree by 1 1/4l.
Successful twice at 7f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav here over 7f (soft) earlier this month, beating Coolnagree by 1 1/4l.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 4l behind Camelot when fourth of 18 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 4l behind Camelot when fourth of 18 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from firm to good. Third of 5 behind Light Heavy beaten 8l at 8-13fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (yielding) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from firm to good. Third of 5 behind Light Heavy beaten 8l at 8-13fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (yielding) earlier this month.
TAKAR seems to have a lot to find on official figures but he's clearly a rapidly-progressive colt with a big future. John Oxx's son of Oratorio won an 18-runner Leopardstown maiden in tremendous style in November and he comfortably took the step up to Listed level in his stride here earlier in the month. This requires much more, but he has a fine turn of foot and could just be up to the task under Johnny Murtagh. Hermival had Trumpet Major (fourth), Born To Sea (12th) and Power (17th) well beaten off when a fine third in the English version on just his third career start and he is expected to confirm his superiority over that trio at least. Dewhurst winner Parish Hall must be taken very seriously on his belated return to action and Breeders' Cup hero Wrote is a fascinating contender dropping back to 1m following a lifeless display in the Derrinstown.
Hermival ran a cracking race in the English 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and has to be high on the list. However, it remains to be seen whether he will prove as effective on better ground here and the vote goes to Trumpet Major who was just over a length adrift of Mikel Delzangles' colt on the Rowley Mile, and is likely to be suited by this quicker surface. Parish Hall is feared most.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 9-2 in the Group 1 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m (good) on her latest outing in September last year, beating Together by 3l.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 9-2 in the Group 1 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m (good) on her latest outing in September last year, beating Together by 3l.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 4 1/2l behind Sahpresa when sixth of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in September last year.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 4 1/2l behind Sahpresa when sixth of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in September last year.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 8l behind Izzi Top when sixth of 7 at 6-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Qatar Bloodstock Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 8l behind Izzi Top when sixth of 7 at 6-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Qatar Bloodstock Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 11l behind Tannery when fourth of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 11l behind Tannery when fourth of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Chachamaidee at 10-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Betfred Mobile Chartwell Fillies' Stakes at Lingfield over 7f earlier this month.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Chachamaidee at 10-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Betfred Mobile Chartwell Fillies' Stakes at Lingfield over 7f earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Handassa when last of 12 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with F Dunne in Ireland.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Handassa when last of 12 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with F Dunne in Ireland.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Brown Is Beige when fourth of 11 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Hollywood Park over 6f in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Brown Is Beige when fourth of 11 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Hollywood Park over 6f in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on yielding ground. Finished 14l behind Tannery when fifth of 7 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on yielding ground. Finished 14l behind Tannery when fifth of 7 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Boastful when second of 6 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (soft) earlier this month.
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Boastful when second of 6 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (soft) earlier this month.
EMULOUS ran out a cosy winner of this contest 12 months ago and will be strongly fancied to go in again. Since that victory, the daughter of Dansili has won another Group 3 prize at Fairyhouse and, more recently, the Group 1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown in September. She should prove difficult to beat on her seasonal reappearance despite having to concede weight all round. Alanza also boasts winning form in this company and rates the biggest threat on her first start since finishing sixth in the Group 1 Chariot Stakes at Newmarket some eight months ago, while British raiders Law Of The Range and Winter's Night may not quite be up to winning, but both have solid each-way claims.
Alanza could have more to offer this season, but Emulous will take the world of beating if resuming in the same form as when sweeping past her rivals to land the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown in September. Law of The Range can pick up minor place money back on a more suitable surface.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l by Famous Name when second of 5 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l by Famous Name when second of 5 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) earlier this month.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Elusive Ridge by a neck.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Elusive Ridge by a neck.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Viscount Nelson at 33-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort at Meydan over 1m (good) in February.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Viscount Nelson at 33-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort at Meydan over 1m (good) in February.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Third of 9 behind Celebrity Sevi beaten 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in November last year.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Third of 9 behind Celebrity Sevi beaten 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in November last year.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Finished 15l behind Famous Name when fourth of 5 at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) earlier this month.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Finished 15l behind Famous Name when fourth of 5 at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Excelebration when fourth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding) last month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Excelebration when fourth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 20l behind Great Huzzar at 33-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 20l behind Great Huzzar at 33-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Great Huzzar when second of 11 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Great Huzzar when second of 11 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Bankroll when sixth of 12 at 5-1co-fav on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Bankroll when sixth of 12 at 5-1co-fav on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 1m on good and yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind Pintura at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 5f to 1m on good and yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind Pintura at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (soft) earlier this month.
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind New Magic beaten 2 3/4l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind New Magic beaten 2 3/4l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Miranda's Girl at 8-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in October last year.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Miranda's Girl at 8-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in October last year.
Successful twice at 1m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 5-2 at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Kedleston by a nose.
Successful twice at 1m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 5-2 at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Kedleston by a nose.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 14-1 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Naoise by a neck.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 14-1 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Naoise by a neck.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Elusive Ridge when sixth of 13 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Elusive Ridge when sixth of 13 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Give Me Shelter when second of 12 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Give Me Shelter when second of 12 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 13 behind Mellow Manner beaten 1/2l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 13 behind Mellow Manner beaten 1/2l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
British imports Gunner Lindley and Sweet Lightning appear to have settled into new surroundings really well this year but the former might ideally prefer some rain and the latter, who won last year's Lincoln when with Michael Dods, may be vulnerable to something less exposed. Preference is for progressive miler CROI AN OR, who has been raised 2lb for his narrow victory at Killarney two weeks ago and should be open to further improvement off his present rating. Last year's winner Super Say (6lb higher now) and a rejuvenated Billyford, now back on turf, are others considered.
Sweet Lightning run as well as could be expected back from a 13-month absence in a Group 3 race on return this month, and can defy top-weight here. Gunner Lindley could prove most troublesome, though the unexposed Croi An Or is also accorded plenty of respect.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 5l by Aloof when second of 4 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 5l by Aloof when second of 4 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month.
Won on his latest outing when 9-4jt-fav at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Custom Cut by a neck.
Won on his latest outing when 9-4jt-fav at Killarney over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Custom Cut by a neck.
Won on his latest outing when 2-11fav at Cork over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Cebuano by 6l.
Won on his latest outing when 2-11fav at Cork over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Cebuano by 6l.
A winner at 8-1 at Dundalk over 1m on her latest outing in December last year, beating Tannery by 2 1/2l.
A winner at 8-1 at Dundalk over 1m on her latest outing in December last year, beating Tannery by 2 1/2l.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 14 behind Six Silver Lane beaten 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 14 behind Six Silver Lane beaten 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Brog Deas when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Brog Deas when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Danequest when fourth of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) in September last year.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Danequest when fourth of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) in September last year.
A winner at 5-1 at Dundalk over 7f on his latest outing in December last year, beating Harry Trotter by a neck.
A winner at 5-1 at Dundalk over 7f on his latest outing in December last year, beating Harry Trotter by a neck.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 16l behind Brog Deas when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 16l behind Brog Deas when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Finished 2l behind Elusive In Paris when fourth of 12 at 11-2fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Finished 2l behind Elusive In Paris when fourth of 12 at 11-2fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month.
Placed twice in six starts. Finished 5l behind Footprint when fifth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month.
Placed twice in six starts. Finished 5l behind Footprint when fifth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month.
CHICAGO might not have achieved a great deal when winning a Cork maiden earlier this month but he was certainly aesthetically pleasing there and an initial handicap mark of 83 looks workable. Sindjara landed a Dundalk maiden on her final run last year and she is very interesting on her first foray into handicap company with considerable improvement possible. Van Rooney and Madhmoonah also command respect as they make their respective handicap debuts. The latter lowered the colours of Wading here last summer and should prove ideally suited by returning to this shorter trip.
Sindjara looks the type to progress as a 3-y-o, but she shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal, and may find Chicago, who has race-fitness on his side, too strong here. Captain Joy and Oh Happy Days can do battle for minor honours.
