Preference is for ELSA'S PRIDE, who made a successful debut on this surface here last month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success. Church Mountain and Beauparc should also go well.
Elsas Pride
Church Mountain
Beauparc
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
9. Elsas Pride
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: J. A. Stack, Ireland
F: 13-524341
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Back to best when winning 14-runner handicap overs C&D (7/1) 28 days ago by ¾ length from Redemptive Power. 4 lb rise fair and another bold bid is anticipated.
7. Church Mountain
J: J. KearneyT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 49842461
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Back on scoreboard when taking 14-runner handicap over C&D (11/2) 7 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and is one for shortlist.
12. Redemptive Power
J: G. F. CarrollT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 760728
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Bit below form eighth of 25 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 17/2) 13 days ago. Stable having good spell. One of likelier contenders.
6. Beauparc
J: C. T. KeaneT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
F: 89712-39
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Bit below form at Leopardstown latest but had made an encouraging belated return at Naas over this sort of trip previously and figures off a handy mark. Makes polytrack debut. Enters calculations.
2. Limestone Red
J: R. P. WhelanT: M. Halford & T. Collins, Ireland
F: 7-0077830
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
C&D winner. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good, 11/2) 31 days ago. 8lb higher now. Work to do.
1. Warrior Lion
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Anthony McCann, Ireland
F: 25/7-002
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Very good second of 14 in handicap (80/1) at this course (12f) 7 days ago, having run of race. Just 1 lb higher now and merits consideration.
11. Special Angel
J: R. WheartyT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
F: 44002142
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Winner at Tipperary in September. 12/1, good second of 16 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Not out of things.
10. Picpoul
J: Adam CaffreyT: M. M. Rice, Ireland
F: 07238398
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
C&D winner. Eighth of 15 in handicap (16/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Enters calculations.
5. Sportingsilvermine
J: H. J. HorganT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 25920458
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
17/2, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (8.1f, good) 31 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Each-way claims.
3. Doctor Grace
J: D. J. MurphyT: M. Halford & T. Collins, Ireland
F: 50024210
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Navan in July. Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft, 11/1) 74 days ago. Others preferred.
13. Step To Somewhere
J: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, Ireland
F: 585628
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
5/1, bit below form 8 lengths eighth of 14 to Elsa's Pride in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more appealing.
14. Miami Sunshine
J: Nicola BurnsT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
F: 93-37d7039
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Ninth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Still looking for first success.
4. Blackcastle Storm
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
F: 04-421708
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
9/1, ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 6 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat run. Others more appealing.
8. Beauty Bella
J: D. W. O'ConnorT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 5-1040630
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. First run since leaving Jack W. Davison when last of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 66/1) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs to bounce back.
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16. Gushing
J: ReserveT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 48-439504
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
95
Verdict
14/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Killarney (11.3f, good to firm). Off 95 days. Makes polytrack debut. Yard in good form. Respected. RESERVE.
17. Tartaraghan
J: ReserveT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 35352082
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Good second of 15 in handicap (11/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago, no match for winner. Each-way player. RESERVE.
15. Aljadel
J: ReserveT: M. Halford & T. Collins, Ireland
F: 36562932
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Very good second of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good, 9/1) 59 days ago, no match for winner. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hughes. Market check advised. RESERVE.