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The Michael Grassick-trained Abletai can make his experience count here. Improving markedly on his initial effort, the colt dead-heated with a subsequent Group 2 winner when runner-up at Naas on his second start. Although unable to back that run up next time, on the balance of form he looks the one to beat.

Absent since finishing second on his racecourse debut at Dundalk in April, the Paddy Twomey-trained Litmus Test rates the main danger. With the stable juveniles tending to improve from their first start, it would be no surprise to see a big run from the son of Havana Grey.

SELECTION: ABLETAI

Next Best: Litmus Test

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With the majority of these well-exposed, a chance is taken on the Joseph O’Brien-trained newcomer Star Performer. A daughter of Sea The Stars, out of a 101-rated mare, she is certainly bred for the job. While the stable runners have tended to improve from their initial runs, this doesn’t look the strongest contest.

Runner-up on her latest two starts, White Sand Beach should again be a leading contender. With an official rating of 81, the Aidan O’Brien-trained filly sets the standard and is the pick of Ryan Moore.

SELECTION: STAR PERFORMER

Next Best: White Sand Beach

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Ibelieveicanfly can step up on two promising opening runs to make it third time lucky. Fourth on her introduction at Leopardstown, the Aidan O’Brien-trained daughter of Frankel improved to finish runner-up over this course and distance last time. That form has already been boosted with the third horse winning her maiden subsequently.

Fly Smartly, who stayed on nicely to reach the frame on her debut at Naas, looks the biggest danger. Stepping up two furlongs here could see the Robson de Aguiar-trained filly show considerable improvement.

SELECTION: IBELIEVEICANFLY

Next Best: Fly Smartly

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Power Blue can land the days feature race for the classic generation. Runner-up to a subsequent Group 1 winner on his seasonal reappearance, the Robson de Aguiar-trained colt finished mid-division in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, before taking fourth place in both the Irish Guineas and St James’s Palace Stakes. Dropped in trip and class here, he should take beating.

A Curragh legend at this stage, Big Gossey shouldn’t be far away. With all 10 career wins on turf coming at this venue, the Charles O’Brien-trained grey looks sure to give another good account for owner Gary O’Brien.

SELECTION: POWER BLUE

Next Best: Big Gossey

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With her recent second-placed finish at this track having been boosted, Mallavelly looks the one to beat. Keeping on well over seven furlongs on that occasion, the Ger Lyons-trained mare chased home a subsequent listed winner. Faced with an extra furlong now, the five-year-old sets the standard.

Lightly-raced, unexposed three-year-old Kirkland Sioux has to be respected. Joseph O’Brien couldn’t have his horses in better form and the recent Fairyhouse winner should have plenty of improvement in her.

SELECTION: MALLAVELLY

Next Best: Kirkland Sioux

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Having landed the corresponding race 12 months ago, Al Riffa can follow up. Arguably at his best over this distance, the Joseph O’Brien-trained six-year-old went on to run with credit in both the Melbourne Cup and Hong Kong Vase. With his stamina stretched in excess of two miles on a couple of occasions this year, he should have optimum conditions here.

Queen Alexandra Stakes winner Illinois is a proven stayer but may be vulnerable if this turned into a sprint. Ryan Moore will be keen to make it a strong test, so it would be no surprise to see him set the fractions on the Aidan O’Brien-trained five-year-old.

SELECTION: AL RIFFA

Next Best: Illinois

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Michael Mulvany can win with topweight Lars Soldier. A course maiden winner over the minimum trip, the son of Soldier’s Call has been highly tried in subsequent starts. Making his handicap debut off a mark of 86 and with Wesley Joyce claiming 3lb, the gelding could be well-treated.

The booking of Colin Keane and application of first-time cheekpieces suggest that a big run is expected from I Ready. Paul Flynn has his string in great form at present and the lightly-raced son of Invincible Army should be capable of making his presence felt.

SELECTION: LARS SOLDIER

Next Best: I Ready

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Among the winners at Killarney earlier in the week, Dermot Weld can strike here with Abbotsford. A twice-raced son of Frankel, the gelding stayed on late when just touched off on his reappearance at Cork in May. Stepping up an additional furlong and a half can see him open his account.

Runner-up over 10 furlongs here last month, Numantia is another that should appreciate going further. The Donnacha O’Brien-trained grey had previously shaped with promise when making late headway on his introduction over the same course and distance in May.

SELECTION: ABBOTSFORD

Next Best: Numantia