1.45 Revamp Conservation And Restoration Irish EBF Maiden 7f
Al Haarith had little luck on debut over course and distance, stuck on the rail before finishing well in third. The form has fared well, with the runner-up and seventh winning and the fourth horse placing in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes.
Tashakour’s debut sixth also reads well, the race having produced two winners, and Johnny Murtagh’s charge is expected to come on from that effort. Charles Fort is another well-related type who showed promise first time, but Ryan Moore has chosen Hawk Mountain, a Wootton Bassett colt bred to be special.
Geryon, Port Of Spain and Sleeper Hunter are other newcomers with fine pedigrees from respected connections, warranting a close eye on the betting.
SELECTION: HAWK MOUNTAIN
Next best: Al Haarith
2.15 Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden 6f
Watch Tower caught the eye on debut, having had plenty to do two furlongs out and ran on well to take fourth. A more polished performance can be expected from the €260,000 yearling today.
Whatchadoin finished three parts of a length in front of him, having led for much of the way, and may benefit from a more patient ride here. Bad Boy Rizz threw down a strong challenge on his second start and while he showed promise, his performance suggested that he might prefer a shorter trip.
Chicago Pope wasn’t without support on debut, but the field splitting into two didn’t work in his favour. He showed signs of inexperience that day and is sure to progress.
Ryan Moore’s mount Mission Central was sent off even-money favourite on debut in April, when he hung in the closing stages. Now gelded, the 625,000gns yearling is expected to improve today.
Of the newcomers, The Publican’s Son appeals as a $200,000 breeze-up buy and as the mount of Dylan Browne McMonagle, from three Joseph O’Brien runners.
SELECTION: WATCH TOWER
Next best: Chicago Pope
2.50 Grand Hotel Malahide Irish EBF Fillies Juvenile Race 7f
Saint Agatha emerged with plenty of promise here last month, running green before finishing second to a Dubawi blueblood. Group entries suggest it came as no surprise and progression is expected.
Yellowstone Lake also went close first time, getting within a neck of the more experienced Fairy Oak over six and a half furlongs. The latter did it the hard way from the front and had strong form prior, but considering how she faded close home, could be stretched by today’s trip.
Justiciar’s debut third was promising and even more so since the winner, Composing, bolted up in a Group 3. The fifth and sixth subsequently won; all positives for this well-bred Wootton Bassett filly.
That sixth-placed rival went on to beat Minerva comprehensively, reflecting negatively on Ryan Moore’s mount’s chances here.
€1.7million sales topper Diamond Necklace may not be the first choice on jockey bookings, but her group race entries suggest she’s shown plenty at home.
SELECTION: SAINT AGATHA
Next best: Justiciar
3.25 FBD Hotels And Resorts Phoenix Sprint Stakes
(Group 3) 6f
Nighteyes boasts some of the strongest form, having finished fourth in the Commonwealth Cup won by Lazzat – perhaps the strongest talent in a muddled sprint scene. Her subsequent second in a Group 3 at York was better than at first glance, considering she was last passing the two-furlong pole.
A Group 1 and Group 2 winner as a juvenile, Bucanero Fuerte showed no ill effects from his short-lived stallion career when landing a listed sprint on return, though today offers a bigger test of his retained ability.
Three of the first four home in the Dash Stakes over course and distance clash again (King Cuan is a non-runner), and My Mate Alfie’s lack of a 5lb penalty this time round may see the three-time course and distance winner reverse the placings with Vespertilio.
Presumably, Colin Keane’s position as Juddmonte’s retained rider made Babouche his only option. Top-class as a juvenile, she hasn’t appeared the force of old this term and raced far too keenly at Ascot. One of her more battle-hardened rivals may be a safer bet today.
SELECTION: NIGHTEYES
Next best: My Mate Alfie
4.35 Neville Homes Handicap 5f
A line can be drawn through Keke’s last run, when he stumbled at the start. Back to the scene of his Rockingham win, Eddie Lynam’s progressive sprinter is expected to regain an upward curve but others’ treatment on the ratings might leave him vulnerable.
Cuban Grey remains on the same mark as his Doneraile Handicap third and just 1lb higher than his Rockingham fifth.
Kendall Roy was just a length behind him at Cork two weeks ago, but today might come too soon for him, considering he produced that effort after a 10-month absence.
The Highway Rat is another for the shortlist, off the same mark as his Rockingham third. His most recent fourth in the Sapphire Stakes reflects well on that form.
SELECTION: CUBAN GREY
Next best: Keke
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Handicap 6f
Rappell has a strong chance based on his penultimate effort when finishing strongly to take second over course and distance. He was a beaten favourite next time, but that was over the minimum trip, so is of little concern this time round.
Aviatrice’s lack of luck at Leopardstown two starts ago saw her sent off favourite at Galway, where she didn’t appear to handle the track and shaped like today’s drop down in trip would suit.
Mint Man’s 9lb hike for Monday’s win and quick return may pause his progression, though Rory Mulligan’s 7lb will help his cause. Tropical Retreat ran well behind him that day, earning her a place on the shortlist.
Bundle Of Interest must progress to justify a sizeable hike for last month’s win while Brigid’s Cloak may also be in the grips of the handicapper
SELECTION: RAPPELL
Next best: Tropical Retreat
5.40 Kwiff: Supercharged Betting Experience Handicap 1m
For a horse who has won four of his last six starts, Hightimeyouwon remains on a workable mark. His most recent effort when ninth at Cork can be upgraded after the 10th horse won a premier handicap and the 11th won the Colm Quinn BMW Mile before taking third in the Ahonoora Handicap.
Engines On, in contrast, has been penalised for his first two career wins and a hat-trick looks a tough challenge off his new mark.
Facethepuckout never got a clear run at Galway, where he raced on the inner towards the back of the field. A hard luck story is less likely at the Curragh.
Imposing Supreme’s winning rival at Galway got a head start on him, but the grey kept on gamely, just two days after his previous effort. If coming out of those quickfire runs well, he should go close today.
SELECTION: HIGHTIMEYOUWON
Next best: Facethepuckout