1.25 Army Equitation Centenary Irish EBF Maiden 7f
Having only just lost out at Doncaster last month, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Hmas Perth can go one better. A son of Justifty, the colt had made a promising debut when third in a decent contest at Galway on his previous start. With the benefit of those two runs, he looks the one to beat.
A stablemate of the selection, Raging Bull could provide the biggest threat. Although only seventh on his debut over course and distance, the half-brother to Guineas winner Precise shaped with plenty of promise on that occasion.
SELECTION: HMAS PERTH
Next best: Raging Bull
2.00 Izuzu Ireland Irish EBF Maiden 1m 1f
A twice-raced son of Blackbeard, the Jessica Harrinton-trained Breath Of Paradise can record a first win. Following a promising introduction at this venue in June, the colt took a step forward to reach the frame over course and distance on his most recent appearance. Third over a mile here on his debut last month, Cluster should be all the better for that initial experience. Trainer Joseph O’Brien continues to be amongst the winners and the Juddmonte-owned colt holds decent claims.
SELECTION: BREATH OF PARADISE
Next best: Cluster
2.35 Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club Renaissance Stakes (Group 3) 6f
British trained sprinters have tended to have had the edge over the home team in recent years and Soul Love looks another for the visitors. A listed winner at Naas earlier in the season, the Karl Burke-trained filly again ran her race when runner-up at Group 3 level back at that same track last time.
Royal Bay Cen would come into calculations in a big way if rain arrived prior to the off. Although not ground dependent, the Johnny Murtagh-trained three-year-old seemed to really appreciate the soft underfoot conditions when scoring a facile win at Cork in May.
SELECTION: SOUL LOVE
Next best: Royal Bay Cen
3.10 Celebrating County Kildare And
Lexington Twinning Maiden 6f
The Paddy Twomey-trained Otsana could be the solution in a trappy affair. Fifth over seven-furlongs here on her introduction, the daughter of Cotai Glory had a couple of these behind. Dropping back to the minimum trip may not have suited at Down Royal last time but she ran well to reach the frame.
Despite having something to find on ratings, Lilli’s Angel shouldn’t be far away. Having failed to get competitive on her first two runs, the Danny McLoughlin-trained filly kept on well when fourth at Cork on her latest appearance.
SELECTION: OTSANA
Next best: Lilli’s Angel
3.45 Darley Fillies Stakes (Group 3) 7f
Damsel In Distress can provide trainer Danny McLoughlin with further big-race success. Third in a similar grade at this venue last time, the daughter of Minzaal was only run out of second place close home. Dropping back a furlong in trip looks a wise move and she sets a decent standard.
An impressive debut winner at Gowran Park, the Johnny Murtagh-trained Curracloe has to be respected. Given that the stable runners tend to improve from their initial run, the Baaeed is a potentially very smart filly.
SELECTION: DAMSEL IN DISTRESS
Next best: Curracloe
4.20 Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch (Premier Handicap) 2m170yd
The Reverend holds decent claims following an encouraging run when fourth at Leopardstown at Irish Champions Festival. Staying on strongly inside the final furlong on that occasion, the Willie Mullins-trained gelding gave the impression that this stiffer test of stamina would bring about further improvement. Ascot Stakes third Tim Toe looks to have been kept fresh for this race. A thorough stayer, who also had the turn of foot to win over a mile at Listowel earlier in the season, the Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding is a real contender under Ronan Whelan.
SELECTION: THE REVEREND
Next best: Tim Toe
4.55 Kwiff More Bang For Your Bet Nursery Handicap 7f
Recent course and distance winner Exchange Student can follow up. Racing from 6lb out of the handicap on that occasion, the Fozzy Stack-trained filly beat a subsequent maiden winner. Staying on well inside the last furlong, the daughter of Extreme Choice could have more to offer off her revised mark. Second at Listowel earlier in the week, Romance should again be involved. A hold-up horse that needs to be delivered late from off the pace, the Josh Halley-trained filly should get her optimum conditions here.
SELECTION: EXCHANGE STUDENT
Next best: Romance
5.30 Kwiff Supercharged Betting (Q.R.) Handicap 1m 2f
Justenzia has decent claims in this finale under Harry Swan. Second to a subsequent winner at Cork last time, the form of that race has worked out exceptionally well with both the fourth and sixth going on to win also. Possibly just outstayed late on, the Denis Hogan-trained filly will appreciate dropping back in trip. Dark Summit is an interesting contender on his stable debut for Paul Flynn. The booking of leading amateur John Gleeson suggests that connections are expecting a decent run from the four-year-old.
SELECTION: JUSTENZIA
Next best: Dark Summit