KARAZHAL improved markedly from his debut to score here last time and the longer trip should be in his favour, so he gets the nod over Zambales, who was beaten narrowly last time. Wizard of Odds also has some potential.
Karazhal
Zambales
Wizard Of Odds
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
10. Zambales
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
F: 46572
Price History:
4.33
Age:
2
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 8 in nursery (11/4) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 9 days ago, just failing. Back up in trip. More than likely to be involved again.
3. Karazhal
J: R. P. WhelanT: M. Halford & T. Collins, Ireland
F: 71
Price History:
4.75
Age:
2
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Left debut form well behind when won 14-runner maiden at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Open to further improvement and makes plenty of appeal switched to nurseries from a feasible mark.
4. Wizard Of Odds
J: Shane FoleyT: Stephen Thorne, Ireland
F: 551
Price History:
7.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
3/1, won 7-runner maiden at Down Royal (7.1f, good) by length from King Thistle, getting first run. First run for yard after leaving Charles O'Brien. Makes handicap debut.
6. Sir Jeremy
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 70913
Price History:
10.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. 5/1, third of 5 in minor event at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes polytrack debut. Not ruled out.
9. Nyman
J: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 57553
Price History:
12.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 2½ lengths third of 8 to King Thistle in nursery at the Curragh (7f, good, 16/5) 48 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should be on the premises.
7. Kahu
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 438
Price History:
15.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 10¾ lengths eighth of 9 to Right And True in listed race at this C&D (66/1) 14 days ago. Yard in good form. Makes handicap debut.
2. No Return
J: C. D. HayesT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 387357
Price History:
13.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
28/1, creditable seventh of 14 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
5. Shimmy Jimmy
J: P. A. HarnettT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 721462
Price History:
11.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Winner at Navan in July. Second of 4 in minor event (3/1) at Navan (5.8f, good) 41 days ago. Up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Respected.
1. King Thistle
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 532615
Price History:
13.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Winner at the Curragh in August. Fifth of 7 in nursery (10/3) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 25 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Yard in good form. Others make more appeal.
12. Moonhall Church
J: R. WheartyT: A. McIntyre, Ireland
F: 455100
Price History:
21.00
Age:
2
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Winner at Fairyhouse in September. Eleventh of 14 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 28/1) 6 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes polytrack debut. Others are more appealing.
14. Edergoles Angel
J: J. A. PowellT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 54820
Price History:
17.00
Age:
2
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in nursery (4/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs to bounce back.
13. Green Brothers
J: M. W. HassettT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 480
Price History:
23.00
Age:
2
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to firm, 10/1) 29 days ago, slowly away. Stable having good spell. Makes handicap debut. Not written off.
8. Irish Acclamation
J: W. M. LordanT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 3458
Price History:
21.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good eighth of 16 in nursery at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Yard in good form. Booking of Lordan a plus. Blinkers on 1st time.
11. Cala Margarida
J: J. J. G. RyanT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 005
Price History:
41.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (150/1) 21 days ago, hampered. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form.
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15. Roaming Eyes
J: ReserveT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
F: 760075
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
16/1, creditable fifth of 14 in nursery at Naas (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. RESERVE.