Last year's winner MICKEY THE STEEL could be geared up for a big run back from a break and 1 lb lower than for that success. Navan winner Inishmot Prince and Distillate are feared.
Mickey The Steel
Inishmot Prince
Distillate
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Inishmot Prince
J: J. J. G. RyanT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 12204791
Price History:
3.25
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (9/1) at Navan (5f, good) 11 days ago. Can go well again.
1. Mickey The Steel
J: S. CoenT: Joseph Anthony Murray, Ireland
F: 5115-6978
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
156
Verdict
14/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 156 days ago. Won this from 1 lb higher last year and likely contender back from a break.
5. Rathbranchurch
J: Wesley JoyceT: Michael Mulvany, Ireland
F: 15080875
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner. ½-length fifth of 8 to Inishmot Prince in handicap at Navan (5f, good, 11/1) 11 days ago.
3. Escaping Thejungle
J: C. T. KeaneT: E. D. Delany, Ireland
F: 12/225-094
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. 28/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at Laytown (6f) 16 days ago.
7. Distillate
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 34400014
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Cork in September. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 10/1) 12 days ago, running on. Back down in trip.
2. Never Cry Never
J: Shane FoleyT: G. O'Leary, Ireland
F: 6551-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Won at Dundalk in November. Hooded for 1st time, off 9 months and first run since leaving J. A. Stack when fourteenth of 17 in handicap (14/1) at the Curragh (6f, good) 32 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
4. Only Spoofing
J: G. F. CarrollT: Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland
F: 83200548
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9½ lengths last of 8 to Inishmot Prince in handicap (11/2) at Navan (5f, good) 11 days ago.