BUCANEER'S SPIRIT again impressed with the manner in which he went through the race when third in a big-field handicap here 3 weeks ago and there may well be a bigger performance in his locker. Avatar Jet and Koniag look the chief threats.
Bucaneers Spirit
Avatar Jet
Koniag
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Goal Exceeded
J: G. P. HalpinT: John S. O'Donoghue, Ireland
F: 551-46387
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
8/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip and should strip fitter with that return under his belt.
2. Anvika
J: J. J. G. RyanT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
F: 1-6716969
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Latest win at Limerick in June. Respectable ninth of 19 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 40/1) 7 days ago, never nearer.
3. Bucaneers Spirit
J: R. P. WhelanT: Jack W. Davison, Ireland
F: 0-02213
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Winner at Cork in August. Very good third of 16 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8.1f, good) 23 days ago, travelling with plenty of zest. Remains one to be positive about.
4. Whispersinthewind
J: P. A. HarnettT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 327-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
150
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, bit below form fifth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (8f, soft). Off 150 days. Makes handicap debut from a stiff-looking mark.
5. Sinbad My Dad
J: N. G. McCullaghT: Seamus Fahey, Ireland
F: 6749-4387
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
22/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good) 22 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing.
6. Avatar Jet
J: G. F. CarrollT: Mark Fahey, Ireland
F: 04610444
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Winner at Killarney in July. 10/3, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (8.1f, good) 4 days ago. Has good chance on form with 1m looking his optimum trip.
7. Bella Colombia
J: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 9-0044437
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Seventh of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Yard in good form.
8. Cornahilt Soldier
J: K. G. KennedyT: Kevin Michael Smith, Ireland
F: 01584307
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
14/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good to soft) 25 days ago, though did have to pick way through. Booking of Kennedy a plus.
9. Velvet Skies
J: Wesley JoyceT: Michael Mulvany, Ireland
F: 22240490
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap (25/1) at Galway (7f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Has work to do.
10. Koniag
J: G. M. RyanT: Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland
F: 95569-172
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Winner at Leopardstown in June. Mid-field next time but quickly back on the up when second of 10 in handicap at Cork (9f, good to firm) 10 days ago.
11. Kiki Roberts
J: M. W. HassettT: Noel Meade, Ireland
F: 18-688733
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Course winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 13 in handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good, 12/1) 4 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can make presence felt.